Immigration news & commentary
Updates and analysis from the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC.
USCIS Changing Policy on Accrued Unlawful Presence by Nonimmigrant Students and Exchange Visitors
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today posted a policy memorandum (PDF, 179 KB)changing how the agency will calculate unlawful presence for students and exchange visitors in F, J, and M nonimmigrant status, including F-2, J-2, or M-2 dependents, who fail to maintain their...
By Rajiv S. KhannaRevised Reciprocity Schedule For Mauritania
Effective February 11, 2014 The Department authorizes a reduction in reciprocity for business and tourist visa categories for Mauritanian visa applicants. For more information please click on the attachment
By Rajiv S. KhannaCollection of Social Media Identifiers from U.S. Visa Applicants
On May 31, 2019, The Department of State updated its immigrant and nonimmigrant visa application forms to request additional information, including social media identifiers, from most U.S. visa applicants worldwide.
By Rajiv S. KhannaCBP Premieres New Welcome Videos for International Air Travelers
WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection welcomes more than 100 million international air travelers to the United States each year. CBP premiered four new videos today that demonstrate the improved international arrivals experience and better explain CBP entry procedures to arriving internation...
By Rajiv S. KhannaReciprocity: What's New?
Nonimmigrant visa applicants from certain countries/areas of authority may be required to pay a visa issuance fee after their application is approved. These fees are based on the principle of reciprocity: when a foreign government imposes fees on U.S. citizens for certain types of visas, the United...
By Rajiv S. KhannaDHS Ends Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization
Release Date 10/29/2025 New rule prioritizes vetting, screening to protect public safety, national security
By Rajiv S. KhannaState Dept. Press Release on Limited Resumption of Visa Services in Turkey
Limited Resumption of Visa Services in Turkey Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC November 6, 2017 As announced by our Embassy in Ankara this morning, the United States has received initial high-level assurances from the Government of Turkey that there are no additi...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Updates Policies to Improve Immigration Services
Release Date 06/09/2021 WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued new policy updates in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the criteria and circumstances for expedited processing; improve request for evidence (RFE) and notice of intent to deny (NOID) guidance; and increase the...
By Rajiv S. KhannaNew Court Orders on Presidential Proclamation
On December 4, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the government’s motions for emergency stays of preliminary injunctions issued by U.S.
By Rajiv S. KhannaWorkload Transfer Updates - I-601A Applications
USCIS sometimes transfers cases between the five service centers in order to balance workload and promote timely processing. USCIS on April 16, 2018 transferred some of the Form I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver from the Nebraska Service Center to the Potomac Service Cente...
By Rajiv S. KhannaExecutive Summary on Immigration Principles and Policies
The Trump Administration is ready to work with Congress to achieve three immigration policy objectives to ensure safe and lawful admissions; defend the safety and security of our country; and protect American workers and taxpayers. Please check attached document for the executive summary.
By Rajiv S. KhannaCalifornia Service Center Relocates
Release Date 09/11/2024 On Aug. 12, the California Service Center (CSC) moved to a new facility as USCIS centralizes processing for immigration benefits. The new address is: USCIS California Service Center 2642 Michelle Drive Tustin, CA 92780
By Rajiv S. Khanna