Immigration news & commentary
Updates and analysis from the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC.
USCIS No Longer Accepting Petitions for One-Time Increase to the Temporary Nonagricultural Visa Program
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is no longer accepting petitions from U. S. employers seeking to hire temporary nonagricultural workers under the one-time increase to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 H-2B cap announced in July. For the first time, in May, Congress delegated its authority...
By Rajiv S. KhannaProposal on H-1B Visa and Green Card Fee Hike
As stated by "Indian Express" : A proposal that will hit Indian IT companies the most, US software giant Microsoft Corporation has suggested a whopping fee of USD 10,000 (over Rs 5 lakh) for a new category of H-1B visas and USD 15,000 (more than Rs 7.5 lakh) for permanent residency or Green card. Th...
By Rajiv S. KhannaExecutive Order on Visas
On June 26, 2017, the United States Supreme Court issued an order agreeing to hear the Administration’s appeals of two rulings by Federal Appeals Courts regarding Executive Order 13780 and partially granting the government’s request to stay the lower courts’ injunctions. We will keep those traveling...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS to Begin Accepting Applications under the International Entrepreneur Rule
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today it is taking steps to implement the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), in accordance with a recent court decision.
By Rajiv S. KhannaExecutive Order on Visas
On June 26, 2017, the United States Supreme Court issued an order agreeing to hear the Administration’s appeals of the two adverse rulings by Federal Appeals Courts regarding Executive Order 13780 and partially granting the government’s request to stay the lower courts’ injunctions. We will keep tho...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Proposes Rule to Welcome International Entrepreneurs
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is proposing a new rule, which would allow certain international entrepreneurs to be considered for parole (temporary permission to be in the United States) so that they may start or scale their businesses here in the United States.
By Rajiv S. KhannaDHS Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Regarding Travel Ban
Release Date: June 26, 2017 For Immediate ReleaseOffice of the Press SecretaryContact: 202-282-8010 WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court today has allowed the Department of Homeland Security to largely implement the President's Executive Order and take rational and necessary steps to protect our nation fr...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Launches Online Rescheduling of Biometrics Appointments
New tool provides option to reschedule a biometric services appointment online without calling the USCIS Contact Center WASHINGTON—On June 28, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services launched a new self-service tool allowing benefit requestors, and their attorneys and accredited representatives, t...
By Rajiv S. KhannaDHS Enhances Opportunities for H-1B1, E-3, CW-1 Nonimmigrants and Certain EB-1 Immigrants, Final Rule Posted
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amended its regulations today to improve the programs serving the H-1B1, E-3 and CW-1 nonimmigrant classifications and the EB-1 immigrant classification, and remove unnecessary hurdles that place such workers at a disadvantage when compared to similarly situ...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Updates Policy on Biometrics for Detainees
USCIS is updating USCIS Policy Manual Volume 1, Part C to deter the filing of frivolous claims and provide operational consistency. This update clarifies that the Department of Homeland Security generally will not take biometrics of detained aliens unless they are in removal proceedings and have a p...
By Rajiv S. KhannaDOS Publishes Final Rule on Visa Classification of Immediate Family Members as G Nonimmigrants
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 5, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 33699-33700] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-13315] DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 41 [Public Notice 8348] RIN 1400-AD21 Visas: Classi...
By Rajiv S. KhannaPreparing for Your Biometric Services Appointment
After you file your application, petition, or request, if you need to provide your fingerprints, photograph, or signature, USCIS will schedule your biometric services appointment at a local Application Support Center (ASC). USCIS has the general authority to require and collect biometrics from any a...
By Rajiv S. Khanna