Immigration news & commentary
Updates and analysis from the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC.
DHS, DOJ Announce Rule to Bar Asylum for Aliens Who Pose Security Threats and Public Health Risks
Release Date 12/29/2025 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced a Federal Register notice that clarifies when aliens may be ineligible for asylum or withholding of removal because they pose a danger to the security of the United States due to certain public health emergencies.
By Rajiv S. KhannaFreedom of Information Act (FOIA) App by DHS
By conveying the online request process to mobile devices, requesters can submit requests and check the status of existing requests anyplace, anytime. The mobile capabilities of the eFOIA app will greatly enhance the user experience, and provide convenience for the requester community.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Updates Guidance for F/M Nonimmigrant Student Classification
Release Date 08/27/2024 USICS is updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding when students may be eligible for optional practical training (OPT) extensions for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. This guidance, found in Volume 2, Part F, of the Policy Manual,...
By Rajiv S. KhannaEOIR Publishes Information on Government Shutdown
Immigration courts nationwide are continuing to adjudicate detained cases. Court functions that support the detained caseload will continue, but other functions are suspended. For specific information about a particular court, please see below.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Continues to Expand Digital Delivery of FOIA Requests
USCIS is introducing the second phase of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Immigration Records SysTem (FIRST), which will allow all FOIA requestors to track their requests through a USCIS online account and receive their documents digitally. During the first phase, requestors reported that they...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUS Citizenship and Immigration Services Rescinds 2022 Public Charge Regulation
Release Date07/16/2026
By Rajiv S. KhannaOffice of Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices
The Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC) enforces the anti-discrimination provision (§ 274B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS to Implement Online Processing of FOIA Requests
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced the launch of our Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Immigration Records SysTem (FIRST), which will eventually allow users to submit, manage, and receive FOIA requests entirely online. Before this change, USCIS only accepted FOIA reque...
By Rajiv S. KhannaEOIR Shutdown Information
Immigration courts nationwide are continuing to adjudicate detained cases. Court functions that support the detained caseload will continue, but other functions are suspended. For specific information about a particular court, please see below.
By Rajiv S. KhannaICE Releases Secure Communities Standard Operating Procedures
ICE released the 2009 ICE Secure Communities Standard Operating Procedures document for Secure Communities, an initiative making the removal of aliens convicted of serious criminal offenses from the US a priority. This document describes processes that enable the routing of response messages to the...
By Rajiv S. KhannaEOIR Publishes General Instructions on eRegistry Program
EOIR publishes general instructions on eRegistry program. EOIR also publishes FAQ on eRegistry. Please check attachments to read General Instructions and FAQ.
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv's Comments in the News - International Students In Jeopardy As Visas Are Revoked
Published by: Galveston County Daily News - April 22, 2025 https://www.galvnews.com/international-students-in-jeopardy-as-visas-ar… Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
By Rajiv S. Khanna