Guestbook Entry for Koteswara Rao Ruvva, United States
Name
Koteswara Rao Ruvva
Country
United States
State
CA
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Guestbook Entry for Anu Kumar, United States
Name
Anu Kumar
Country
United States
State
KY
Comment
Kudos to Rajiv and his team in getting our greencard approved in 1 year 7 months. Here are my details: EB2 India. Priority date: October 98. Labor certification was done via RIR in 7 months, I-140 in 2 months from TSC, and I-485 in 7 months from TSC. We had our passports stamped last Friday, and are awaiting our greencard. I originally started off with another lawyer, but changed to Rajiv shortly afterwards. That had to be the best decision we made!!! Rajiv and his staff are extremely knowledgeable and informative. He took no chances at all, and left no stone unturned in making sure our applications were complete. Believe me, this is the lawyer you want on your side.
Guestbook Entry for Easwar Ramakrishnan , United States
Name
Easwar Ramakrishnan
Country
United States
State
MA
Comment
Rajiv Khanna and his team did a great job of guiding us through the RIR labor certification process. They were always there to answer questions and provide us with the right information at the right time. Easwar One Happy Client!
Guestbook Entry for Sachindra Nalluri, United States
Name
Sachindra Nalluri
Country
United States
State
OK
Comment
Rajiv, Thanks a lot! My wife and I just got our passports stamped for adjustment of status. We were surprised to see our I-485 approval notifications so quickly. It took about six months for our I-485 approval, in EB2, at Texas Service Center. Our priority date was 12/98. We would like to thank you, Diana, Suman, Amel and your other staff who handled our case, for a job well done. We will continue to refer our friends and relatives to your office for their immigration matters. thanks, Sachindra
Green Card holder stuck outside the US for more than a year
Question details
I am a US citizen who Sponsored my fathers green card in 2010. His green card is expiring oct 2020. He had to stay in India since Jan 2019 due to health conditions. With the Covid pandemic situation and his age (81) and health conditions, he is not able to travel back to the united States before the green card expiry. My father does not have any family in India to take care of him and will have to come here so that my brother and I can take care of him. What are our options for avoiding the expiry of the green card? Secondly, is there a 60 day extension on the expiry date due to Covid 19?
FAQ Transcript
You should try to get in touch with the consulate and send them emails, etc., asking them their guidance and that way you have at least some proof that you are trying to get back into the USA on time, but if it goes past one year it can't be helped, you can always start a new green card if you like, not too many options here.
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Priority date and original I-140 approval notice
Question details
I am currently on H1B visa (3rd year) and a few days back I got my I-140 approved in EB-2 category. I want to know if I can change my employer and retain my priority date.
FAQ Transcript
So once again the priority date is yours the moment the I-140 is approved whether it is revoked the very next day, but if it stays unrevoked for 180 days whether or not you're with the same employer you also carry forward the right to extend your H-1B
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USCIS Forms Update Notice
USCIS recently updated the following USCIS form(s):
Rajiv's News Clips - Court strikes down Trump admin's H-1B restrictions- Times of India
Published by : Times of India - Date: December 02, 2020
Rajiv's News Clips - US Senate passes Bill to do away with country-caps on employment-based green cards; hurdles remain - The Economic Times
Published by : The Economic Times - Date: December 03, 2020
Dec 3, 2020 Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday)
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
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Discussion Topics, Dec 3, 2020
FAQs:
H-1 Visa and Spouses H-4 EAD Expires at the Same Time - What are the extension options?
1) How long does I-485 EAD approval take?
2) Once spouse gets I-485 EAD , Is it ok if she starts working on I-485 EAD ? Does that impact my H1B status ?
3) On January 2021 my company is ready to file my H1 extension and her H4 and H4 EAD , is that ok to apply if our I-485 is pending ? What will happen to her I-765 (C) (9) since we are applying H4 EAD too.
4) If she get H4 EAD approval then she will have two EADs , Which one to use and how ? Is it ok to have two EADS ?
5) My wife's company is also ready to apply her H1B (as she was already on H1B till 2016 and she was only on H1B for 2.5 year), If her company applies her H1B , do we have to worry about anything related to Pending I-485 application?
Other Topics :
Trump's Immigration Order on Green Card Application for Parents || Furlough and Applying for Unemployment Benefits || Will a Misdemeanor Conduct Obstruct the Application for a Tourist Visa for my Brother? || US Green Card Holder to be Married to a Canadian PR - Repercussions || EB-2 Green Card Backlog and Family Based Green Card Spillover Due to the Immigration Executive Order || Transfer of H-1B to a New Employer and Keep the Green Card Going || Implications of H-1B Visa Salary Reduction when Changing Jobs in the Future || Occupation Column of Form G-325A Regarding I-485 || EB-2 to EB-3 Downgrading and 180 Day Requirement || H-1B Extension and Impact on Green card Processing when Dates are current || I-485 interviews in the Year 2021, Expedite of a Pending L-1 based AO and Mandamus Petition
Rajiv's Article - Immigration law meets Facebook: Decoding the discrimination lawsuit against the social media giant - The Economic Times
Published by: The Economic Times - Date: December 11, 2020
USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending the flexibilities it announced on March 30, 2020, to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors who are responding to certain:
Pending I-485 Petitions and 180 Day Portability Rule
Question details
1) My I-140 approved one Aug 2020. Filed I-485 in Oct 2020. Pending application less than 180 days No GC EAD yet. In this situation if my job is terminated for some reason, what will happen to my I-485 application ?
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2) After getting GC EAD and AP and before final action dates becomes current can I go outside USA and work for same employer who filed my I-485 or any other employers using EAD or needs to stay and work in USA until my GC is approved.?
Watch the Video on this FAQ: Pending I-485 Petitions and 180 Day Portability Rule
Video Transcript:
1. I think you should be comfortable as long as your I-485 revocation does not get triggered off.
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Rajiv's Article - View: Are H-1B programmers “normally” professional? - The Economic Times
Published by: The Economic Times - Date: December 23, 2020
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Guestbook Entry for Amrita Sunkuru, United States
Name
Amrita Sunkuru
Country
United States
State
TX
Comment
Recently worked with Pavithra Madhanakumar in Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna for my parents B1/B2 extension of stay. The entire process was seamless. Pavithra was very responsive to our queries and kept us informed of our next steps throughout the way. Very happy to have associated with this firm. Every member in the team seemed invested in our case and provided valuable guidance. Would love to associate again in the future.
Guestbook Entry for Sriman Dhamodharan, United States
Name
Sriman Dhamodharan
Country
United States
State
AZ
Comment
I would like to thank Khanna's Law office in every stage. Now he helped to cross the first stage. My Federal Labor certified. Even though we are client's to Rajiv, He treats clients as friend and some one very close to him by giving personal care and attention. Also his personnel's are also doing good job particularly Subha(Case Manager). I felt that my case has been taken with close personal care by Subha. You will feel, if you are dealing the case through Subha. I appreciate Subha's immediate response and perfect guidance, by treating us like a family member. I have no words to thank her. Also the follow up by Rajiv's office is excellent. I would like to thank Suman(Supervisor),Bindhiya and Mathew Chacko also in this time. Once again my heartful thanks to Rajiv for bringing my case to this level. I am also least bothered about my next stage, as I have good group of people like Rajiv and Subha with me. I strongly recommend every one to process through Rajiv's Office to get success.
I wish a very Happy and Prosperous New Year for Rajiv and his Team.
Guestbook Entry for Pratik Sheth , United States
Name
Pratik Sheth
Country
United States
State
North Carolina
Comment
I did at least 3 H1s and Green Card through this firm. I never had any glitches (no RFEs..never!)
Excellent courteous staff, prompt response are just some of the things that are so rare to find from other immigration lawyers. Rajiv Khanna himself is always available for advise.
Filed for my Green Card back in April of 2001,
NC State labor approval: May, 2002
Federal Labor approval: May, 2003
140-485 filed: May, 2003
140-485 approval: October, 2004
Fingerprinting: Dec, 2004
Plastic card received: Dec, 2004
Guestbook Entry for Laks Krishnamurthi , United States
Name
Laks Krishnamurthi
Country
United States
State
WA
Comment
I received amazing support from your firm with my labor petition. Thanks to you, my labor was filed in the shortest possible timeframe without sacrificing on quality or diligence. My Special thanks to Amrita who was my Case officer and was well and truly magnificent. Hats off.
Look forward to my continued relationship with your firm.
Guestbook Entry for Lavanya Atthe , United States
Name
Lavanya Atthe
Country
United States
State
Texas
Comment
I would like to thank Mr.Khanna for the fabulous work done on my Green Card.
I started my GC journey in July 2001 starting with Ads for RIR. My case was approved in Dec 2004. I thank all the team members who worked with me: Richa, Savitha, Matthew, Sri & Leila & Suman. They have always promptly answered my questions patiently. I would recommend this law firm to anyone for any immigration matter.
Guestbook Entry for Dr.Venkata S.Nagireddi , United States
Name
Dr.Venkata S.Nagireddi
Country
United States
State
Missouri
Comment
Rajiv Khanna and his team is very professional.They have hot my H1B approved for my new job in time and most importantly, he rescued us from H4 dependents visa mess. I am very happy with him and his team for the services we received.I like people with honesty and sincerity.I highly recommend him.God bless you Rajiv.
If you don. t know the secret beyond TEAM WORK read the following. It is the clearance of Labor Certification in California. Rajiv and his team members filed on 10th May 2000 for my Labor Clearance under RIR category. It was cleared at EDD Sacramento on 23rd of May and sent to DOL, SanFrancisco for further approval. On 5th June I got a message from the GREAT TEAM and surprised to hear that the Labor Certification is done. . Excellent Job!!! Just in 25 days!!! Unbeleivable !!!. Probably it is stunning news for Rajiv too. I know the quality of the work, the efforts what they put and how systematic they are. Extremely professional!!! Moreover, they are easily accessible, including Rajiv. It is pleasure to me to mention the team members : Rajiv, Suman, Vijay, Richa and Priya. Probably there is no substitution for this team. So here is the secret: Go ahead and call 1 703 908 4800 immediately.