Immigration news & commentary
Updates and analysis from the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC.
Updates 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. Filing Location Updates in 2021
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Opening a New Lockbox Facility
Release Date 11/12/2021 USCIS is planning to open a new facility in Elgin, Illinois, next year to expand the lockbox capability.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Lockbox Filing Location Updates
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. On Mar. 1, USCIS added Elgin, Illinois, as a filing location for certain applicants filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization....
By Rajiv S. KhannaLockbox Filing Location Updates
USCIS recently updated the lockbox filing location information for the following form(s). Please see the “Where to File” section of the webpage for your form.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Relocates Lockbox From Phoenix To Tempe, Arizona for Courier Delivery Services
Release Date 03/17/2023 On March 31, applicants and petitioners filing at the Phoenix lockbox will see a new filing location for courier delivery services such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL. USCIS will move the Phoenix lockbox to Tempe, AZ, for courier delivery services. When using the U.S. Postal Service,...
By Rajiv S. KhannaNew Filing Address for Courier Delivery Services to USCIS Phoenix Lockbox
Release Date 03/30/2023 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has changed the filing location for courier delivery services to the Phoenix lockbox. The facility has moved to Tempe, Arizona, and the filing location for courier delivery services for UPS, FedEx, and DHL has also changed to Tempe. T...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Lockbox Updates
Release Date 01/08/2021 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, USCIS is experiencing delays in issuing receipt notices for some applications and petitions filed at a USCIS lockbox facility. The information below explains the current state of lockbox operations and the issues affecting recei...
By Rajiv S. KhannaLockbox Filing Location Updates Webpage Expanded to Include Service Center Filing Location Updates
Release Date 06/06/2023 USCIS has updated the Lockbox Filing Location Updates page on the website to now include service center filing location updates as well: Lockbox and Service Center Filing Location Updates. You can now keep track of filing location changes between the lockboxes or service cent...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Updates Policy Guidance for International Students
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance regarding the F and M student nonimmigrant classifications, including the agency’s role in adjudicating applications for employment authorization, change of status, extension of stay, and reinstatement of status for these s...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUpdated Guidance on P-1A Internationally Recognized Athletes
Release Date 03/26/2021 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced updated guidance for adjudicating requests for P-1A nonimmigrant classification for internationally recognized athletes.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Clarifies the Period of Authorized Stay for P-1S Essential Support Personnel of Individual Athletes
USCIS has updated the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) (PDF, 224 KB) to emphasize that, under current regulations, the periods of initial authorized stay are different for individual athletes (P-1A) and their essential support personnel (P-1S). The P-1S classification is for “Essential Support Perso...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Guidance Memo on Adjudicating Reciprocal Exchange Agreements
USCIS issued a memo to provide guidance for processing and adjudicating Form I-129, filed on behalf of P-2 nonimmigrants. In particular, this memo amends the policy guidance that the Service Centers must contact Headquarters prior to adjudication of reciprocal exchange agreements which have not been...
By Rajiv S. Khanna