Guestbook Entry for Deborah Discenza, United States
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Deborah Discenza
Country
United States
State
VA
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Guestbook Entry for Mukesh Anand, United States
Name
Mukesh Anand
Country
United States
State
NJ
Comment
Through this I wish to record my appreciation for the services provided to me by the Law firm of Rajiv. I would like to thank Rajiv and his team member Charu for excellent work and prompt response to all my queries and getting my H1B1 approved.
Guestbook Entry for Jaswant Singh, United States
Name
Jaswant Singh
Country
United States
State
VA
Comment
Thanks and regards to Rajiv S. Khanna and his co-workers for the advice and professional work to get our Green Card. We started in Sep'99 and the approval came in Oct'01. It was RIR under EB2.
Guestbook Entry for Day Veerlapati , United States
Name
Day Veerlapati
Country
United States
State
MO
Comment
S2Tech is a global software development company with offices in St. Louis and Hyderabad, India. S2Tech provides customized software solutions to its diverse clients base. S2Tech has been working with Law Offices of Rajiv Khanna for the past four years. One of the core competency of Mr. Rajiv Khanna is leveraging information technology to provide BEST service to his clients. The following are some of the examples: 1. Domain name of immigration.com 2. Use of electronic e-mail to answer questions from his clients within one day. 3. Use of Adobe products to reduce/eliminate certain physical mailings and expedite information delivery to his clients. 4. Use of website to provide quick answers to frequently answered questions, provide status information from various centers, and build a community. 5. Send free newsletter to interested persons in an automated fashion. Even though technology is being used heavily, Rajiv Khanna is always accessible over the phone to his clients. It is just that clients like me who are crunched for time interact with him electronically. I would recommend Law Offices of Rajiv Khanna to all the busy entrepreneurs, fast growing companies, and all IT companies.
Guestbook Entry for Bharathy & Srini, United States
Name
Bharathy & Srini
Country
United States
State
MD
Comment
We were very impressed with Diane Lombardo. She was very prompt and responded to all our emails very quickly.
Guestbook Entry for Ruvva K R, United States
Name
Ruvva K R
Country
United States
State
CA
Comment
Choosing Rajiv Khanna's office for GC processing is one of the best decisions in my career. They did excellent job. They 've got my GC done in about 18 months. Appreciate the services of Rajiv, Leila, Diane and Vijay.
Guestbook Entry for Srini Ramanujam, United States
Name
Srini Ramanujam
Country
United States
State
ID
Comment
I received excellent service from Rajiv’s office. Rajiv and his staff stay on top of latest immigration issues. Rajiv was always available for advise on my case. My special thanks to Diane Lambardo, Suman, Leila Lehman, Pooja Sama and Mathew Chacko.
Guestbook Entry for Naresh Ahuja , United States
Name
Naresh Ahuja
Country
United States
State
VA
Comment
Excellent team. Very quick effective correspondance and communications skills by Mr. Vikas.
Guestbook Entry for Pavani Chebolu , United States
Name
Pavani Chebolu
Country
United States
State
Texas
Comment
Though still waiting for my last stage of GC to be cleared, I went with Rajiv S. Khanna as my attorney. Rajiv is an expert on Immigration Laws and is straight up and abreast of rules & regulations. He helped me at every point in the whole process even when my 6 yr H1-B was getting expired to file the renewal with appropriate paperwork and was very quick to do this. I never had any problem or incompletion about the paperwork done under his guidance, which has been perfect. Perfect paperwork reduces the total time of this lengthy process. His associates who worked with me on my case are very thorough. I am greatly thankful to Richa Narang who worked with me from the begining of the process and then Prerna Mehta who took over later who is always available and is happy to respond calmly and peacefully. Also many, many thanks to Sheena, Mathew, Lakshmi and other staff members who are very co-operative and would return calls & e-mails promptly. I even got good & prompt advises on some legal issues even if it wasn't the area of interest for them and not related to my case. I am really glad that I chose this Law firm. I am greatly pleased with Rajiv and his staff as far as their professionalism, courtesy and promptness regarding my GC.
Guestbook Entry for Ashok Desai , United States
Name
Ashok Desai
Country
United States
State
WI
Comment
Many thanks to all for doing a wonderful job, excellent team.
Guestbook Entry for Vijay , United States
Name
Vijay
Country
United States
State
HI
Comment
Law offices of Rajiv Khanna did a good job in getting my labor approved. My special thanks to Richa and Suman My case is EB2 with masters. But, I got masters after joining the company. Attorneys has provided good instructions on how to get promotion on to a position requiring masters etc. It worked very well and the documentation is really good. Response to the client is quick. Overall I am satisfied with the skills.
USCIS Reminder to Obtain Advance Parole Before Traveling Abroad
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds applicants for Adjustment of Status, Asylum, Legalization, and TPS Beneficiaries individuals that they must obtain Advance Parole from USCIS before traveling abroad.
USCIS Responds to CIS Ombudsman's Recommendation on Improving the Process for T & U Visa Applicants
USCIS, responds to the CIS Ombudsman's Recommendation 39: "Improving the Process for Victims of Trafficking and Certain Criminal Activity: The T and U Visas."
TSC Update – 06/03/09
Internal procedure by which Motion to Re-open, Motion to Reconsider or Appeal is handled
Presently at the USCIS TSC the officer that issued the denial generally adjudicates the MTR. But this system will slowly change. The denial of the MTR will be reviewed by a supervisor. An appeal filed under 8 C.F.R. § 103.3 will always be first considered as an MTR.
Be sure to submit the supporting documentation along with the I-290B. If the center considers its decision as correct it will forward he appeal to the AAO.
Following to join
Question details
This is regarding my sister who is going through lot of stress due to visa issues.
She has been on H4 for past 9 years. Her H1 was approved in 2007 with an employer who wanted to hire when she was doing her MBA from a reputed University here in US. They were even willing to hire her once she is done.
3 months back her husband lost his job and had to go on EAD since (My sister could not do it because she was traveling out of US in 2007 when the window opened).
She has decided to go on H1 status. She has to get it stamped outside US as she had lost her H4 status. It has been now more than a month and she is stuck out of US (in UAE). Her employer is a small firm and due to THE bad economy she is very nervous about the future even if she gets H1 B.
Here are our questions/ concerns. Please do answer these:
1. If she gets H1 B could her husband still file for Follow to Join. There is no guarantee in this environment it would give her peace of mind if he could.
2. God forbid - If she doesnot get H1B and her husband files for Follow to Join - would she have to stay out side US to do consulate processing?? How much time it takes?
3. Any advise/ suggestions are welcome.
I am assuming the situation is that the husband's AOS is pending and he is using AC21 portability. That said, she is entitled to follow to join because she was (is) married to him before his green card got approved. There is NO requirement that a spouse must on a derivative visa (like H-4) in order to follow to join. She can follow to join even if she is outside USA, OR on F-1, H-1, L-1 or any independent visa. She will have to stay outside USA if her H-1 is denied, unless he revives his H-1 and brings her back on H-4.
H-3 Visa Services and Fees
The fee schedule for H-3 classification (fees are payable by personal or corporate checks) is as follows:
| 1. | Legal fees(for our Office): $2,200 |
Nonimmigrant Visas
Guestbook Entry for Sushant Mantri, United States
Name
Sushant Mantri
Country
United States
State
Virginia
Comment
Really great service with timely and helpful consultation. Rena has been very good coordinator and communicator. She has been very responsive and courteous at all times. Mr Khanna was also very helpful and was available whenever required. His expertise is always commendable. Thanks a lot for all your help.
Guestbook Entry for Rinchen W. A. Khampa, United States
Name
Rinchen W. A. Khampa
Country
United States
State
NY
Comment
Thank you for all your help!
Guestbook Entry for Dinesh Goel (Technovision), United States
Name
Dinesh Goel (Technovision)
Country
United States
State
NJ
Comment
I have been very impressed with the thoroughness of work done by Rajiv Khanna and his team including Anna Baker and hence my professional association with them for last 5 years after using numerous law offices before. Rajiv's Law office has the expertise to handle tough cases and get them approved. Thank you Rajiv and Anna for the great work done.
Dinesh Technovision
K-3 visa when I-130 approved
Question details
We have an appointment set for the K-3 interview in Nairobi. Our I-130 Petition has been approved, IV fees payed and documents submitted. We have not seen each other since 12/08. If we go forward with K-3 processing, what are the negative consequences? Will my approved I-130 be cancelled?
In your case, a K-3 cannot be issued. You must wait for IV.
If an I-130 is approved, K-3 can still be approved if the consulate has not yet received OFFICIAL notice of approval of I-130. Note that your I-30 will NEVER be canceled.The recommended practice in K-3 cases is to indicate on the Form I-130 that the beneficiary will apply for AOS. Nevertheless, it is too late for that now. If they have received official notification, then an immigrant visa (green card will be issued) after processing locally. It should not take too much extra time.
H-1 denial, appeal, MTR
Question details
My 10th yr H1B extension/my wife H4 was filed and got rejected. Following are the details.
H1B/H4 filed: March 1st 2009
RFE was issued in April
RFE replied: May 6th 2009
H1B/H4 denied: June 1st 2009
Our H1B/H4 I-94 expired: Apr 10, 2009
My company wanted to do a) file appeal and b) a brand new H1 with vermont center(along with original RFE/denial letter etc.).
1) While appeal is pending, if we don't file a new H1B, what is my status? Am I considered to be in status?
2) While new H1B is pending, what is my status? Am I considered to be in status?
3) Can we file brand new H1B through the same company while appeal is pending?
4) Can I work for my employer while appeal is pending, without filing new H1B?
5) Can I work for my employer while new H1B is pending?
6) Since my I-94 is expired, if we apply for H1B while appeal/MTR is pending, if it is approved, will I get the approval along with I-94 or with no I-94 at the bottom of the approval. I heard that in some cases they gave the approval from the date of new H1B petition.
7) When does the time for 180 days(towards 3yrs bar) start? Is it from my I-94 expiry date (or) my H1B petition denial date.
1) When an H-1B is denied and your I-94 has expired, your out of status immediately upon denial AND you are accruing unlawful presence. An appeal or an MTR does not give you status nor does it stop the running of unlawful presence.
2) You are still out of status AND unlawfully present because the new H-1 was applied after your I-94 expired.
3) Too many variables. Generally speaking, USCIS is supposed to hold a new case pending if an appeal has been filed on exactly the same case.
4) No.
5) No.
Getting F-1 while I-485/AOS is pending
Question details
1) Can i keep my Priority Date and apply for the Greencard later (after graduating from school) with it? Would that be possible even if the job is not similar to the one for which I got the labor approval this time around?
2) Would it be possible to keep the 485 active when I am in school? If it helps, my Ph.D is in the same field as my Masters (also from the US).
3) If I receive an RFE on my 485 about employment etc and I can't respond, would that have any effect on the validity of my F-1?
4) After I got the F-1, I re-entered the country back on my H-1 since I wanted to continue to work for a bit. My H-1 expires in a few weeks.
5) Should i withdraw the 485? If not, will I get into trouble while going out and coming back in?
6) I'd need to inform USCIS of my address change. If I'm keeping the 485 active, I'd have to specifically mention the address change for those applications as well. Should I just go ahead and do that?
1) You should be able to keep your PD because your I-140 is approved. The jobs do not have to be similar, but you do have to start your GC all over again.
2) Only if the employer (or some other employer with a similar job - AC21) holds the job open for you and you have the intention of joining them upon approval of GC or earlier. But do keep in mind the next answer.
3) I see no effect. But do remember, USCIS has indicated that F-1 and AOS cannot both co-exist. We do not have much elaboration on this statement.
4) You can stay as an adjustee.
H-1 Quota Count as of 19 June 2009 (Updated on 24th June)
As of June 19, 2009, approximately 44,500 H-1B cap-subject petitions had been received by USCIS. Approximately 20,000 petitions qualifying for the advanced degree cap exemption had been filed. USCIS will continue to accept both cap-subject petitions and advanced degree petitions.
Visa Bulletin July 2009
Number 10
Volume IX
Washington, D.C.
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS
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Guestbook Entry for Ravi, United States
Name
Ravi
Country
United States
State
MD
Comment
I used the services of the Law Offices of Rajiv Khanna for my green card under the EB1A/NIW category. I am pleased to say that the firm including Rajiv Khanna and Diane Lombardo were very professional, diligent and prompt. It was comforting to know that I could count on them to deal with the vagaries of the immigration service as I was going through this long, tedious and at times unpredictable process. The entire process took slightly over 3 years for me most of which was due to the long time taken by the immigration service in approving the I-140 and the I-485. My sincere thanks to Rajiv and Diane for helping me through this process.
I have used this firm for a number of years for H-1B visas. They are extremely professional and organized. And most recently I had an employee require H-1B status quickly due to a student visa heading toward expiration. We did the premium process through this group and the approval came back in much less than the 15 day turnaround time. That in itself should tell you everything you need to know. If you don't hire this group, you are doing yourself a disservice.