Guestbook Entry for Arul Palanivelu, United States
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Arul Palanivelu
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Guestbook Entry for Rob Ray, United States
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Rob Ray
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USCIS Forms Update Notice
USCIS recently updated the following form(s):
Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker
05/31/2022 04:01 PM EDT
Edition Date: 05/31/22. USCIS will also accept the 03/10/22 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
05/31/2022 03:17 PM EDT
Guestbook Entry for Suneel Allareddy, United States
Name
Suneel Allareddy
Country
United States
State
Virginia
USCIS Releases New Forms for Immigrant Investor Program
Release Date
06/02/2022
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has released two new forms under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, which revised INA 203(b)(5).
The new forms are:
PERM Processing Times (as of 5/31/2022)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | November 2021 |
| Audit Review | September 2021 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | January 2022 |
Agency
Green Card
Immigration Law
USCIS Updates Public Charge Resources Webpage to Provide Information on the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility and Public Benefits Available to Noncitizens
Release Date
06/03/2022
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated the public charge resources webpage with more information to help reduce undue fear and confusion among immigrants and their families, including U.S. citizens and their children, that may prevent them from obtaining access to critical government services available to them.
USCIS Issuing Corrected Form I-765 Receipt Notices
Between May 4 and June 2, 2022, USCIS issued certain I-765 receipt notices with incorrect information.
Visa Bulletin For July 2022
Number 67
Volume X
Washington, D.C
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during July 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
Rajiv's Article - Can you sue the US government if your immigration process is delayed?
Published by: The Economic Times - Date: June 13, 2022
Synopsis
Fundamentally, is litigation against delays in the immigration process a viable option in your case? The answer is perhaps it is, but be mindful of the relevant factors, including the uncertainty of the outcome and expenses involved.
For more on this article please see the attachment below.
Recording of June 9, 2022, Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
FAQs: Traveled on Advance Parole - Maintaining H-1B status without going for stamping and filing multiple I-485 or Interfiling || Green card application for parents during tourist visa || How are PERM minimum job requirements determined? || Extending or Renewing F-1 student visa risks and requirements || Various Interfiling Issues ||
Recording of June 23, 2022, Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
Discussion Topics:
Employment-based Adjustment of Status Applicants: Send in Your Medical Forms ASAP for More Efficient Processing
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plays a significant role in the processing of employment-based visas, and USCIS wants to ensure the center uses as many available visas as possible in fiscal year (FY) 2022, which ends on Sept. 30, 2022.
DHS Announces Expansion of Citizenship and Integration Grant Program and Open Application Period
Release Date
06/27/2022
WASHINGTON— The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the open application period for the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, which provides funding for citizenship preparation programs in communities across the country. The program will provide up to $20 million in grants, an increase from $10 million in funding last year.
June 16, 2022, Rajiv in QnA with Yudi on behalf of students and young professionals
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Rajiv's News Clips - US extends ban on H-1B, L-1 till March - The Times of India
Published by: The Times of India - Date: January 02, 2021
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv on the article:
Rajiv S Khanna, managing attorney at Immigration.com, said an extension of the travel ban would be challenged in courts and defeated on the same grounds on which the government suffered a preliminary injunction.
For more details please see the attachment below.
USCIS Ending Two Categorical Parole Programs
Release Date 12/23/2020
Haitian Family Reunification Parole and Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Programs to be Terminated
USCIS Extends Transitional Parole for CNMI Long-Term Resident Status Applicants
USCIS announced that it will automatically extend parole, and employment authorization, if applicable, for parolees who timely applied for Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) long-term resident status.
Rajiv's Article - Trump's visa ban extension: While the president puts politics over Nation, here's what it means for you - The Economic Times
Published by: The Economic Times - Date: January 05, 2021
Synopsis
The current extension states that “while the November overall unemployment rate in the United States of 6.7 percent reflects a marked decline from its April high, there were still 9,834,000 fewer seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs in November than in February of 2020.” This reasoning is factually and logically untenable.
Rajiv's Article - This year's H-1B lottery: The Trump legacy of chaos must end - The Economic Times
Published by: The Economic Times - Date: January 07, 2021
Synopsis
For this year (FY 2021-22), the USCIS has attempted to change the lottery selection process to favor the highest paid employees first. That change is embodied in a proposed regulation, which can be published as a final rule any time.
For more on this article please see the attachment below.
Rajiv's News Clips - H-1B selections now upon salary levels - The Times of India
Published by: The Times of India - Date: January 08, 2021
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv on the article:
USCIS Modifies H-1B Selection Process to Prioritize Wages
Release Date 01/07/2021
Rule Expected to Protect the Economic Interests of American Workers
Rajiv's Article - Only the highest paid will be selected: An expert decodes Trump’s parting shot at H-1B - The Economic Times
Published by: The Economic Times - Date: January 11, 2021
Synopsis
The wage levels are derived from the US Department of Labor data, which qualifies employees based upon a combination of the education and experience required for their job: Level 1 (entry level); Level 2 (qualified); Level 3 (experienced); Level 4 (fully competent). This rule will cause serious impediments for the US businesses if it is allowed to stand.
For more details please see the attachment below.
Dec 17, 2020 Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday)
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration Law
Green Card
Substantial transcription for video
Discussion Topics, Dec 17 Community Call
FAQs: Pending I-485 Petitions and 180 Day Portability Rule || Supplement J timing and joining previous Employer || Eligibility for and the process of EB-3 to EB-2 Porting || Job Change after I-140 Approval, Before I-485 Submission |||| Loss of H-1B Job and Opting for B-2 Visa || Delay litigation/Mandamus
Other Topics : CSPA (Child Status Protection Act) Age Calculation and Updating DS-260 Immigrant Visa Electronic Application || H-1B and Green Card Process with a Payroll Issue || Permits for Dependents with SOFA (Status Of Forces Agreements) Status || Moving from Canada to the USA with L-1 Visa || Advance Parole and EAD Renewal Applications || H-1B Petition was Approved, but the Extension of Stay Denied || Per-Country Quota Limitation for Employment-based Immigrant Act || H-4 Litigation and H-4 EAD Application Pending