Immigration news & commentary
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IRS Warns of Pervasive Telephone Scam
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today warned consumers about a sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, throughout the country.Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the...
By Rajiv S. KhannaDOS Travel Alert for Football World Cup in South Africa
South Africa May 25, 2010 The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in South Africa to safety and security issues related to the FIFA World Cup taking place in nine cities across the country from June 11 to July 11, 2010. This travel alert expires July 31, 2010. Full info...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Releases Questions Answers on 18 Month Extension For Honduran Nationals
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By Rajiv S. KhannaChina: Super Saturday Visa Program
Office of the Spokesman Washington, DCJune 18, 2010 The U.S. Embassy in Beijing, along with four U.S. consulates general across China, is opening on Saturdays over the next few weeks to accommodate thousands of Chinese travelers seeking visas to visit the United States.
By Rajiv S. KhannaTravel from India to USA Banned
6 May 2021 As of today, there are no updates from the government beyond what was on the US Consulate website On 30 April 2021, President Biden placed a restriction on travel to the US.
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 today announced that the United States and France have established an arrangement to implement the Immigration Adviso...
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. 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. 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 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 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. 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.
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