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USCIS Issues Updated Guidance on Evidence for Applicants Under the International Entrepreneur Rule
Release Date 12/12/2024
By Rajiv S. KhannaDHS Publishes Final International Entrepreneur Rule
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule to improve the ability of certain promising start-up founders to begin growing their companies within the United States and help improve the nation’s economy through increased capital spending, innovation and job creation.
By Rajiv S. KhannaWhat exactly is Interfiling?
What exactly is interfiling?
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv S. Khanna's Blog: Adjustment of status, transferring the basis of I-485 clarifications
On January 21, 2022, USCIS published the following information on its website, which we have edited to provide clarifying remarks: You may be eligible to request to transfer the underlying basis of your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to a different employme...
By Rajiv S. KhannaVaccination Requirements for Adjustment of Status for U.S. Permanent Residence: Technical Instructions for Civil Surgeons
HHS released new technical instructions for civil surgeons regarding vaccination requirements for adjustment of status for U.S. Permanent Residents.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Questions and Answers on Vaccination Requirements
Introduction These Questions and Answers provide basic information about the general vaccination requirements for immigrants (including individuals seeking adjustment of status), and specifically about the assessment made by the civil surgeon to determine whether an applicant meets the vaccination r...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Eases Visitor Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
Release Date 05/27/2021 Due to updated guidance from the CDC, USCIS has updated its visitor policy. Fully vaccinated individuals no longer have to wear a face covering. Individuals two years old and older who are not fully vaccinated must still wear a face covering. To be considered fully vaccinated...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Temporarily Extending Validity Period of Form I-693
Release Date 08/12/2021 Beginning Aug. 12, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is temporarily extending the validity period for Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, from two years to now four years due to COVID-19-related delays in processing. USCIS may consider a...
By Rajiv S. KhannaDHS Publishes Final Rule On Deadline For State Compliance On REAL ID Act
[Federal Register: March 7, 2011 (Volume 76, Number 44)][Rules and Regulations] [Page 12269-12271]From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov][DOCID:fr07mr11-1] ========================================================================Rules and Regulations
By Rajiv S. KhannaICE Publishes Fact Sheet On Applying For Drivers License Or State Identification Card
ICE fact sheet provides information to designated School officials(DSOs) and responsible officers(ROs) in order to help F, M, or J nonimmigrant visa holders (including both primary and dependent status holders) obtain driver’s licenses or state identification cards.
By Rajiv S. KhannaSEVP on Social Security Number and Driver’s License Issues of International Students
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is aware of current difficulties that some F and M students have when applying for a Social Security number (SSN) or driver’s license. SEVP and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program are...
By Rajiv S. KhannaMinimum Standards for Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards Acceptable by Federal Agencies for Official Purposes
Pursuant to REAL ID regulations, beginning December 1, 2014, federal agencies may not accept State-issued driver's licenses or identification cards for official purposes from individuals born after December 1, 1964, unless the license or card is REAL ID-compliant and was issued by a compliant State...
By Rajiv S. Khanna