Immigration news & commentary
Updates and analysis from the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC.
USCIS Releases U Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide to Better Support Certifying Agencies to Protect Victims of Crimes
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published the U Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide (PDF, 1.58 MB) to provide law enforcement and other certifying agencies with helpful information and best practices for the U visa certification process.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUpdates to Lockbox Filing Locations
USCIS recently updated the lockbox filing location information for the following USCIS form(s). Please see the “Where to File” section of the webpage for your form.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUpdate to Form I-918
USCIS recently updated the following USCIS form(s): Update to Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status03/13/2017 01:38 PM EDT New edition dated 02/07/17. Starting 05/12/17, USCIS will only accept the 02/07/17 edition. Until then, you can use the 01/15/13, 11/23/10 and 08/31/07 editions. For mo...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Adopts AAO Decision on TPS and Authorized Travel
Release Date 08/31/2020 TPS Beneficiaries Retain Same Immigration Status after Traveling Abroad WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a Policy Memorandum (PDF, 268.36 KB) adopting the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) decision on Matter of Z‑R‑Z‑C.
By Rajiv S. KhannaNebraska Service Center to Begin Processing Certain Form I-918 Cases (U Visa)
In July, the Nebraska Service Center (NSC) will begin processing cases involving Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status. Sharing this workload with the Vermont Service Center (VSC) will balance workloads between centers and provide flexibility as USCIS works towards improving processing time...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Issues Further Guidance on Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification
On Oct. 11, USCIS issued three adopted Administrative Appeals Office decisions to clarify requirements for Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) classification. USCIS is now updating the USCIS Policy Manual (PDF, 375 KB) to reflect those clarifications. This update reaffirms and clarifies that:
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Approves 10,000 U Visas for 7th Straight Fiscal Year
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has approved the statutory maximum of 10,000 petitions for U-1 nonimmigrant status (U visas) for fiscal year 2016. This marks the seventh straight year that USCIS has reached the statutory maximum since it began issuing U visas in 2009.
By Rajiv S. KhannaU.S.-Australia Visa and Immigration Information-Sharing Agreement
U.S. Ambassador to Australia John Berry and Australia’s Minister for Immigration Scott Morrison signed a U.S.-Australia Visa and Immigration Information-Sharing Agreement on August 27, 2014.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Approves 10,000 U Visas for 6th Straight Fiscal Year
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has approved the statutory maximum of 10,000 petitions for U-1 nonimmigrant status (U visas) for fiscal year 2015. This marks the sixth straight year that USCIS has reached the statutory maximum since it began issuing U visas in 2008.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Reminds Chilean Nationals of Immigration Benefits Available
Introduction In light of the recent natural catastrophes in Chile, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds Chileans of U.S. immigration benefits available to eligible Chilean nationals upon request.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Uncovers U Visa Fraud Scheme by Corrupt Law Enforcement, Leading to Federal Indictments
Release Date 07/17/2025 LAFAYETTE, La. — Five Louisiana men, including four active and former law enforcement officers, were indicted Wednesday on charges of bribery, conspiracy to commit visa fraud, and mail fraud, following a federal investigation initiated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Serv...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUnited States and France Establish Arrangement to Interdict High-Risk Travelers
Release Date: June 3, 2010 For Immediate ReleaseOffice of the Press SecretaryContact: 202-282-8010 Washington, D.C. - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that the United States and France have established an arrangement to implement the Immigration Advisory Pro...
By Rajiv S. Khanna