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USCIS Simplifying, Improving Communication of Case Processing Data
Release Date
05/05/2022
Public will have access to immediate, clear answers on case processing times
WASHINGTON— Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced changes to simplify and improve how the agency communicates case processing time data to the public. As part of an agency-wide commitment to improve transparency, efficiency, and customer service, the changes also make it easier for individuals to get an immediate answer on when they can make an inquiry into their case.
Rajiv's Comments in the News - Automatic EAD extension to benefit spouses of H-1B workers in the US - Gadgets Now by TOI
Published by: Gadgets Now by TOI: May 06, 2022
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
However, immigration lawyers pointed out that this would be useful only for as long as your status was valid. "For most of the H-4 holders who file for these extensions, their status is expiring at the same time as their EAD, and they would not benefit from this," said Rajiv S Khanna, Managing Partner at immigration.com.
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Guestbook Entry for Raja and Priya…, United States
PERM Processing Times (as of 4/30/2022)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | October 2021 |
| Audit Review | August 2021 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | December 2021 |
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Visa Bulletin For June 2022
Number 66
Volume X
Washington, D.C
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during June 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.
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May 12, 2022, Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)
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Discussion Topics, May 12, 2022
O-1A - Extraordinary Ability Visas
Please see the attached graphic for O-1A visas for people who possess extraordinary ability in the
- Sciences
- Education
- Business
- Athletics
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Premium processing available for pending EB-1C, NIW I-140
USCIS Announces Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
USCIS Forms Update - Form I-907
USCIS recently updated the following form:
Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service
05/31/2022 10:01 AM EDT
Edition Date: 05/31/22. Starting July 1, 2022, USCIS will only accept the 05/31/22 edition. Until then, you can also use the 09/30/20 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
For more information, please visit the Forms Updates page.
O1
We obtained an O1 for an applicant who achieved a Master in Bonsai technique. He had apprenticed under one of the premier experts in Japan. We offered letters from field experts praising the applicant's work and noting his extraordinary artistic abilities. We also provided documentation of the applicant's participation as a trade show "featured artist" which is an honor only bestowed on the very best in the field.
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Visa Bulletin For November 2015
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers duringNovember for: “Application Final Action Dates” (consistent with prior Visa Bulletins) and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center.
EB1 - Outstanding Researcher
We won this case with an applicant having over fourteen years of research experience in major industry. We were able to provide 7 letters of recommendation from internationally known scientists. This applicant made great strides in the advancements in hepatitis C research . His work was admired worldwide.
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EB1- Outstanding Researcher
We won this case for an applicant with over twelve years research experience. We were able to provide evidence to reflect the multiple contributions to the metallurgy and metal physics industry made by the applicant. He was the recipient of numerous international awards. He was also a member of many prestigious professional societies.
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EB1 - Outstanding Researcher/Professor
This individual acted as a judge of the work of his research peers. We were able to provide 12 letters of recommendation reflecting the innovative work performed by this applicant. We also provide evidence to show the extensive citations of his findings. He had over eleven years of research experience and was world-renowned.
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When to File Your Adjustment of Status Application for Family Sponsored or Employment-Based Preference Visas: November 2015
Visa Bulletin content has changed. Learn more by reading Updated Instruction for Using the DOS Visa Bulletin.
Instructions for the 2017 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV-2017)
The congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program is administered annually by the Department of State. Section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides for a class of immigrants known as “diversity immigrants” from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. For Fiscal Year 2017, 50,000 Diversity Visas (DVs) will be available. There is no cost to register for the DV program. Applicants who are selected in the program (“selectees”) must meet simple, but strict, eligibility requirements in order to qualify for a diversity visa.
DHS to Create Filipino WWII Veterans Parole Program
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is creating a parole program to allow certain family members of Filipino and Filipino-American World War II veterans to receive parole to come to the United States. This parole program was announced in November 2014 by President Obama and Secretary Johnson as part of the executive actions on immigration and is detailed in the White House report, Modernizing and Streamlining Our Legal Immi
USCIS Announces P.L. 111-230 Expiration and H-1B/L-1 Employers No Longer Need to Pay the Special Fees
H-1B and L-1 petitions filed on or after Oct. 1, 2015, should not include the additional fee that was previously required by Section 402 of Public Law 111-230, as amended by Public Law 111-347, for certain H-1B and L-1 petitions. The additional fee required by Public Law 111-230, as amended, expired on Sept. 30, 2015.
USCIS Uses Secure Laminates on Certain Forms
On Oct. 5, 2015, USCIS began applying secure laminates to certain secure forms that authorize travel to the United States. The affected forms are:
- Form I-797F, Transportation Letter, and
- Form I-512L, Parole Authorization Letter.
The secure, transparent laminates provide an extra layer of fraud protection and authenticity. They contain state-of-the-art technology to deter counterfeiting, prevent tampering and allow for quick and accurate authentication by frontline inspectors in the field.
I-140, I-485 Workload Transfers and a Change in the Direct Filing Address for Certain Form I-140 Petitions Submitted Together with Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing
To improve efficiency, USCIS recently rebalanced the workload distribution of certain Form I-140 petitions and employment-based Form I-485 applications between the Texas Service Center and the Nebraska Service Center. Unless you are submitting a Form I-907 together with a Form I-140 petition for a worksite in one of the states listed below, please continue to file your forms as indicated on the form instructions and at: