Rajiv's Article - USCIS Ombudsman: A solution to difficult immigration cases
Published by: The Economic Times - Date: September 02, 2021
Synopsis
The USCIS ombudsman's office is housed within the Department of Homeland Security but watches over the USCIS independently. You can open a case with them online. They are often successful where the USCIS bureaucracy fails because they can function as a neutral mediator.
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Rajiv's Comments in the News - H-1B denial rates decline: USCIS data
Published by: The Economic Times - Date: September 01, 2021
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
“We have seen a very positive trend in the moderation in unnecessary hurdles. We see this trend all through legal immigration, not just H-1B visas. It’s not that we are not getting requests for evidence, it is that they are a lot more reasonable,” said Rajiv S Khanna, managing partner at immigration.com.
DHS Extends Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility (Effective September 1, 2021)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19.
Green Card final interview process/questions asked, etc.
1) Please list out what are the documents need to be carried for final interview by main applicant and the dependents?
2) What are the general questions we can expect from the officer during the interview who makes decision and how the interview process will be, so we can be aware and prepare ourselves?
1. Always tell the truth.
2. It is okay to say I don't know. Also, if you are struggling to reply you can say I don't remember and always ask for a clarification if something is not clear. More...
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Guestbook Entry for Bhawna Tripathy, United States
EB-3 petition downgrade; CSPA protection for 21 year old son
My son turns 21 years in August, and as per the August Visa Bulletin my EB3 Downgrade petition is current. Does this means my sons is covered under the CSPA and eligible for EAD renewals?
There are two dates based upon which green card applications move one date is the date for filing and the other date is the final action dates. Your CSPA protection is covered by the final action dates; the visa bulletin dates when they become current. Dates for his final action dates must become current before he turns 21, if they slide back again, that's not a problem but for one time they must become current. More...
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Retaining valid H-1B status while AOS is pending and when to file Supplement J
1) Most attorneys don't recommend to abandon H1B status while AOS is pending.
What are the chances of AOS denial for someone who has had a clean history and is a law abiding alien living in the US waiting for AOS?
2) What are your thoughts about the timing of filing I-485 J? Upon job change, should it be filed proactively or wait for RFE Won't it delay the AOS adjudication if it's not filed proactively?
I do not think you should let your H-1B or even L-1 lapse just because you have a I-485 pending. There are times when things go wrong with the I-485. So it's such an easy thing to maintain your H-1B.
As far as the I-485 J is concerned, I personally feel that the Adjustment Of Status Supplement J should be filed as quickly as possible as it will give you an additional protection. More...
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