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Guestbook Entry for Sethuraman Sankaranarayanan, United States

24 years ago By Editor
Name
Sethuraman Sankaranarayanan
Country
United States
State
NJ
Comment

My sincere thanks to Rajiv Khanna's team, particularly Diane Lombardo for their efficient service. I was really impressed by their clear, concise and prompt responses to my queries at all times. I strongly recommend them for any immigration related services.

Guestbook Entry for Anil Kowatra, United States

24 years ago By Editor
Name
Anil Kowatra
Country
United States
State
MD
Comment

Thanks to Rajiv and his efficient & prompt legal team for excellent dedicated service. My GC process was started in April 1999 and completed on Jan 23, 2001. The whole process went thru smoothly without any complication. I highly recommend this group to anyone who has immigration related issues.

Guestbook Entry for Suresh, United States

24 years ago By Editor
Name
Suresh
Country
United States
State
NJ
Comment

I got my passport stamped last week to complete the GC processing. I am thankful to Mr. Khanna and his cooperative team for all the effort they put in for my case. I am impressed by the attention to the case provided by the entire team and also the backup measures that were taken to ensure speedy success. Overall it was a very pleasent experience. I had chosen Mr. Khanna over my company's lawyer and I feel it was a wise decision. My Labor Certification papers were filed in May 99 and the Center was VSC.

Guestbook Entry for Paresh Randeria, United States

24 years ago By Editor
Name
Paresh Randeria
Country
United States
State
MD
Comment

I got my GC approval on July 11 after a Interview at LOCAL INS Baltimore. Thanks to Rajiv and his team. I do not want to mention any of the staff members name as all the staff was prompt (Very important to me) and were extremely helpful. I really appreciate them answering all my questions patiently throughout the case. Like most of Desis, I was also asking same questions again and again in different ways but his staff were always patiently answer all my questions politely. I always got replies to all my (Phone/Email/Fax) inquiry within 24 hours. Rajiv also gave me his Cell Phone number on the day I was going for Interview which gave me feeling that he is with me for the Interview.

Guestbook Entry for Deepak Bapna, United States

24 years ago By Editor
Name
Deepak Bapna
Country
United States
State
AR
Comment

Hi, I got my GC approval on June 20th (filed mid Aug 99 at TSC). Kudos to Rajiv and his team, esp. Diane who handled my case. Both Rajiv and Diane were extremely helpful. I really appreciate them answering all my questions patiently throughout the case. Esp. email exchanges with both of them works great. I got replies to all my emails within 24 hours. At one point (March/April) after filing I-485, I was thinking about doing counsular processing. Rajiv asked Fidelina to check on status and suggested that we wait for a few more months. We did that and got GC. Bottomline, everyone at Rajiv's office has been very helpful. I recommend his office anytime. Thanks Deepak

H-1B grace period eligibility after second layoff and B-1/B-2 visa options for job search

4 months ago By Chief Editor
Question details

I got laid off on H1B in my previous company but found and started a job in a new company within a 60-day grace period. Again, the current company has provided a notice period for layoff. Will I get a 60-day grace period again this time?

How easy it is to get a B1/B2 to find a job after a layoff.

 

FAQ Transcript

If you experience a layoff while on H-1B status, you receive a 60-day grace period. If you secure a new H-1B approval and face another layoff, you'll receive a fresh 60-day grace period. This applies to H-1B transfers and extensions. As for obtaining a B-1/B-2 visa for job searching after a layoff, while there's no official measure of difficulty, the approval rates appear to be consistently positive, with no reported denials.

GC approval before AC21 Supplement J could be filed

4 months ago By Chief Editor
Question details

My I-485 was pending for 9 months (concurrent filing), and I worked all these years (4 years) with my sponsoring employer. My I-140 was approved 4 months ago, and I received EAD and AP as well. At the end of 8 months, I resigned from my employer to take advantage of AC21 (moving to a similar position) and was on notice period. My new employer was ready to file I-485J when asked by USCIS. During my last working week with my sponsoring employer, my 485 got approved, and I received my GC. Can you please advise on what kind of documentation I need to get from my new employer to help with any future naturalization process since I can't file I-485J as my case has been approved?

FAQ Transcript

To ensure compliance and maintain proper documentation, I recommend gathering your proof of employment with the sponsoring employer when your green card was approved. It's important to request written confirmation from your new employer showing they were prepared to file Supplement J before your transition. Keep any prepared  Form I-485 Supplement J documentation, even if it wasn't filed due to the timing of your green card approval. Additionally, maintain detailed job descriptions from both positions to demonstrate they were "same or similar" positions as required by immigration law. Store all these documents securely for the long term, as you may need them during the naturalization process to verify compliance. This documentation will help protect you and demonstrate that you followed proper procedures during your employment transition, even though the green card approval occurred before Form I-485 Supplement J could be filed.

USCIS - Forms N-648 and I-407 Updated

4 months ago By Chief Editor

USCIS recently updated the following forms:

Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions

09/25/2024 12:11 PM EDT

Edition Date: 09/25/24. Starting Jan. 6, 2025, USCIS will accept only the 09/25/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 08/19/22 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

Form I-407, Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status

09/25/2024 10:40 AM EDT

Recording for November 07, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna

4 months ago By Chief Editor

Nonimmigrant Visas

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FAQ: H-1B layoffs: 60-day grace period, visa options, and transitioning to study || Employer and agency verification requirements on the most recent I-94: Is this new note typical? || H-1B stamping delay and administrative processing in India: Payroll gaps, re-entry concerns, and expediting Options

Rajiv's Comments in the News - No more automatic citizenship for children in US? What Trump's victory could mean for Indians queuing for green card

4 months ago By Chief Editor
Published by: The Economic Times: Nov 06, 2024
https://tinyurl.com/r5t6dtmk

Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:

What does the order mean?
“The Trump plan suggests no automatic citizenship for children born in the US. This is almost certainly a contravention of the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. A Supreme Court judgement is available to counter Trump’s misinterpretation," Rajiv S. Khanna, immigration attorney told TOI.

Rajiv's Comments in the News - Citizenship by birth to be curtailed by incoming US President Trump, will impact 1 million Indians in green card queue

4 months ago By Chief Editor
Published by: The Times of India: Nov 07, 2024
https://tinyurl.com/2j3ybacf

Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:

Rajiv S. Khanna, immigration attorney told TOI, “The Trump plan suggests no automatic citizenship for children born in the US. This is almost certainly a contravention of the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. A Supreme Court judgement is available to counter Trump’s misinterpretation. “

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USCIS Updates Guidance on Determining Custody for Children Acquiring U.S. Citizenship

3 months ago By Chief Editor

Release Date 

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration and Services is issuing guidance regarding the legal and physical custody requirements for purposes of acquisition of U.S. citizenship under section 320 and naturalization under section 322 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). USCIS is also expanding guidance on derivation of citizenship before the Child Citizenship Act of 2000, under former INA section 321.

USCIS Updates Guidance on Lawful Admission for Permanent Residence Requirement for Naturalization

3 months ago By Chief Editor

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify that a naturalization applicant’s burden to demonstrate they have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence applies only to their initial admission as a lawful permanent resident (LPR) or adjustment to LPR status.

Rajiv's Comments in the News - Trump's New Immigration Policy: 1 Million Indians in Green Card Backlog Face Citizenship Crisis

4 months ago By Chief Editor
Published by: The Vocal News - Nov 06, 2024
https://thevocalnews.com/world/trump-immigration-policy-green-card-back…

Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:

It will run into the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution which grants citizenship to all children born on U.S. soil. This has been interpreted by the Supreme Court and legal challenges will certainly come," said Rajiv S. Khanna, immigration attorney, Times of India.

Rajiv's Comments in the News - Bad news for 10 lakh Indians as Donald Trump set to curtail...

4 months ago By Chief Editor
Published by: MSN news: Nov 06, 2024
https://tinyurl.com/y9hzh8v9

Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:

Talking exclusively to the Times of India, Rajiv S. Khanna, immigration attorney said, "The Trump plan suggests no automatic citizenship for children born in the US. This is almost certainly a contravention of the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. A Supreme Court judgement is available to counter Trump's misinterpretation. "

Rajiv's Comments in the News -Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship move may affect 1.6 million Indian-Americans

4 months ago By Chief Editor
Published by: News9 Live: Nov 06, 2024
https://tinyurl.com/ymfkj4xy

Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:

Immigration advocates argue that this plan directly violates the 14th Amendment and is likely to face legal challenges. Rajiv S. Khanna believes the order is a misinterpretation of the Constitution and will be overturned in court, The Times of India reported.

Rajiv's Comments in the News - Trump 2.0 to end citizenship by birth on Day 1? Should over 1 million Indians in Green Card backlog be worried

4 months ago By Chief Editor
Published by: Asianet Newsable - Nov 12, 2024
https://tinyurl.com/uzhyddkw

Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:

“The Trump plan suggests no automatic citizenship for children born in the US. This is almost certainly a contravention of the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. A Supreme Court judgement is available to counter Trump’s misinterpretation," Rajiv S. Khanna, an immigration attorney, was quoted as saying in the TOI report.

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