Guestbook Entry for Krishna V, United States
Name
Krishna V
Country
United States
State
TX
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Guestbook Entry for Indrani Mookerjee, United States
Name
Indrani Mookerjee
Country
United States
State
MD
Guestbook Entry for Dr.Venkata S.Nagireddi , United States
Name
Dr.Venkata S.Nagireddi
Country
United States
State
MO
Guestbook Entry for Arul Palanivelu, United States
Name
Arul Palanivelu
Country
United States
State
ID
Guestbook Entry for Rob Ray, United States
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Rob Ray
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United States
State
FL
Additional documents for Interim EAD card
Recently I have been to Baltimore District Office to collect my interim EAD, I was told that if INS Processing Center(Vermont) requested some additional documentation, that requested documentation should be sent to Vermont(that information should be updated in INS database), then only they can issue interim EAD. They are taking 30 days to issue Interim EAD.
EAD experience at Detroit USCIS office
I walked in to the Detroit USCIS Center on Monday Sept 9th 2003 at 11:30pm. They gave me the waiting number & gave me an application form for Employment Authorization. At around 3:00 pm the duty officer wanted receipt notices (over 90-day proof), the original I-765 application, I-94 & driving licence (proof of picture ID). She asked me to get photo copies of each of these documents, which I got it immediately for her. After an hour someone called my name and took my picture and provided the card good for 6 months.
J-1/J-2 Visa
Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Exchange visitor (J) visas are nonimmigrant visas for individuals approved to participate in exchange visitor programs in the United States.
Recommendations for Paper Filings to Avoid Scanning Delays
Release Date
11/16/2022
As USCIS moves towards an increasing electronic environment, USCIS now scans and uploads many documents into electronic database systems. To avoid delays and improve scanning efficiency, USCIS recommends that you do not:
Rajiv's Comments in the News - US H-1B visa: Ways to improve your chances with lottery process
Published by: Live Mint: April 01, 2023
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/us-h1b-visa-exclusive-ways-to-impro…
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Immigration expert Rajiv Khanna cited, there are ways to increase your chances of being selected in the lottery process, such as having multiple employers file for the same employee.
Save Jobs H-4EAD Case Dismissed
Nonimmigrant Visas
The challenge to the validity of H-4 EAD program was dismissed by court. #immigration #H4EAD
Rajiv's Comments in the News - US court dismisses court challenging work authorisation of H-1B spouses
Published by: The Economic Times: March 30, 2023
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/us-court-dismisses…
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Rajiv's Comments in the News - If H1B visa holders lose jobs, can spouses continue to work? Expert take on H4 work visa ruling
Published by: Live Mint: April 03, 2023
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/if-h1b-visa-holders-lose-jobs-can-s…
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Immigration expert Rajiv S. Khanna stated regulations aim to provide greater opportunities for skilled foreign workers and their families to settle and contribute to the US economy.
USCIS Updates Guidance on Administrative Naturalization Ceremony Venues
Release Date
04/04/2023
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the types of venues USCIS may use for administrative naturalization ceremonies.
Update to Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal
On Nov. 10, 2022, USCIS published a new edition of Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, dated 10/12/22. Starting May 1, 2023, USCIS will only accept the 10/12/22 edition. Until then, you can also use the 07/26/22 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Recording for April 06, 2023 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration Law
Discussion Topics:
PERM Processing Times (as of 03/31/2023)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | July 2022 |
| Audit Review | April 2022 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | July 2022 |
Agency
Green Card
Immigration Law
AAO Processing Times (January - March 2023)
| Form Type | Case Type | Completed 0-180 Days | Quarterly Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative total of all completions | 88.20% | 932 | |
| I-129CW | Petition for CNMI Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker | 100% | 5 |
| I-129F | Petition for Fiancée | 91.67% | 12 |
| I-129H1B |
Immigration Law
Visa Bulletin For May 2023
Number 77
Volume X
Washington, D.C
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS FOR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT VISAS
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during May for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center.
Agency
Green Card
Immigration Law
Guestbook Entry for Misha Kumar , United States
Name
Misha Kumar
Country
United States
State
Virginia
Recording for April 20, 2023 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
FAQs: Impact of job changes on pending I-140 and/or PERM applications for H-1B holder || Recommendation letters for EB-1A applications ||What happens if you stay outside the U.S. for more than 8 months as a permanent resident
USCIS Clarifies Guidance on Citizenship and Naturalization for Adopted Children
Release Date
04/21/2023
Effective immediately, USCIS is updating Volumes 5 and 12 of the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how U.S. citizenship and naturalization provisions apply to adopted children.
This policy manual update consolidates and clarifies existing information in Volume 5 and supplements policy in Volume 12 of the Policy Manual on citizenship and naturalization. The updated guidance:
