Guestbook Entry for Cyrus Janumala, United States
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Cyrus Janumala
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United States
State
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Guestbook Entry for Satya Saranya , United States
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Satya Saranya
Country
United States
State
Virginia
Immigration QnA with Rajiv July 29, 2021(conversation with Yudi on behalf of students and professionals)
Nonimmigrant Visas
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The URL for the channel is:
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USCIS Temporarily Extending Validity Period of Form I-693
Release Date
08/12/2021
Beginning Aug. 12, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is temporarily extending the validity period for Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, from two years to now four years due to COVID-19-related delays in processing.
USCIS may consider a completed Form I-693 as valid if:
Visa Bulletin For September 2021
Number 57
Volume X
Washington, D.C
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during September 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
Immigration QnA with Rajiv, Aug12, 2021(conversation with Yudi on behalf of students and professionals)
Profession/Occupation
Nonimmigrant Visas
SUBSCRIBE to Immigration.com YouTube Channel for further updates.
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Guestbook Entry for Santosh, United States
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Santosh
Country
United States
State
Virginia
Cap Reached for Remaining H-2B Visas for Returning Workers for FY 2021
Release Date
08/19/2021
As of Aug. 13, 2021, USCIS has received enough petitions for returning workers to reach the additional 22,000 H-2B visas made available under the FY 2021 H-2B supplemental visa temporary final rule. USCIS will reject and return any cap-subject petitions for H-2B returning workers received after Aug. 13, together with any accompanying fees.
USCIS Reaches Settlement Agreement in “No Blank Space Rejection Policy” Case
Affected filers have until July 20, 2022, to receive an earlier receipt date
Aug 19, 2021 Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration Law
FAQ: EB-3 petition downgrade; CSPA protection for 21 year old son I-485 Green Card final interview process/questions asked, etc. Retaining valid H-1B status while AOS is pending and when to file Supplement J
DHS Seeks Public Comment on Public Charge Rulemaking
Release Date
08/20/2021
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is seeking data and information from the public that DHS intends to use to develop a public charge regulatory proposal. The purpose of public comment is to ensure that the proposal is fair, consistent with law, and informed by relevant data and evidence. Public comment also will help DHS ensure that the proposed regulation does not impose undue burdens on noncitizens seeking admission to or adjustment of status in the United States.
USCIS Forms Update Notice
USCIS recently updated the following USCIS form(s):
Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility
07/20/2021 08:52 AM EDT
Starting 10/26/21, USCIS will only accept the 7/20/21 version. Until then, you can use the 1/27/20 version. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
07/20/2021 08:31 AM EDT
Guestbook Entry for Bhawna Tripathy, United States
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Bhawna Tripathy
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United States
State
Virginia
Class Notice –A.O. et al., v. Jaddou, et al., Civil Action No. 5:19-CV-06151-SVK (NDCA)
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
If you received a juvenile court order from a California Juvenile Court and then filed a Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) petition after turning 18 years old, you may be part of a federal class action settlement:
A.O., et al v. Jaddou, et al,
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Case Number 19-cv-6151-SVK
DHS Extends Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility (Effective September 1, 2021)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19.
Sept 30, 2021, Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
Discussion Topics, Thursday, September 30, 2021:
FAQ: Obtaining student or visitor's visa while a green card is pending || Continuing to use H-1B when I return on Advance Parole || Nuances of changing employers during the green card process || Green card holder working on multiple jobs - Is it legal? || How long can green card holders stay outside the U.S.? || Effect of a career change on naturalization process and timing.
Rajiv's Comments in the News - As H-1B employees return to their workplace, compliance obligations arise
Published by: The Times Of India - Date: October 02, 2021
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Successful lawsuit for H-1B extension of stay
We filed an H-1B extension petition for a small software company that offers customer software and technology solutions to the local clientele. USCIS approved the classification portion of the petition, but denied the portion of the petition requesting an extension of stay. USCIS stated that beneficiary had failed to maintain his nonimmigrant status because his H-1B status had expired prior to the filing of the H-1B extension petition and he was only in an authorized period of stay because of a pending extension request from the previous employer.
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration.com
Successful response to a Form I-485 RFE for misrepresentation
We responded to a Form I-485 Request for Evidence to prove that approximately a decade ago the permanent residency applicant had, in fact, attended two U.S. universities as he had claimed in previously approved petitions. Both universities had been certified by ICE under its Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) during the applicant’s attendance.
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
Immigration Law
Immigration.com
Successful lawsuit regarding a delayed H-1B approval notice
We filed an H-1B petition for a company that provides IT related services, on behalf of the beneficiary, a software developer. An RFE was subsequently issued, responded to and then denied as failing to prove that petitioner established that sufficient speciality occupation work was available and that the position qualified as a specialty occupation. We filed an appeal with the Administrative Appeals Office, the appeal was sustained and the petition was remanded back for issuance of an approval notice.
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration Law
Immigration.com
Successful lawsuit for H-1B extension of stay
We filed an H-1B extension petition for a software consulting and professional services firm on behalf of a software architect requesting status and work authorization for a duration of three years. The extension was, however, approved for a duration much shorter than requested and the approval notice was both dated and received after the shorter validity period had already expired, thereby destroying the legal status of the employee and causing him to accrue unlawful presence.
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration.com
AAO Processing Times (July - September 2021)
| Form Type | Case Type | Completed 0-180 Days | Quarterly Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative total of all completions | 47.50% | 1,061 | |
| I-129CW | Petition for CNMI Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker | 100% | 3 |
| I-129E2 | CNMI Treaty Investor | 100% | 5 |
| I-129F | Petition for Fiancée |
Immigration Law
Visa Bulletin For November 2021
Number 59
Volume X
Washington, D.C
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during November 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
Oct 14, 2021 Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)
Immigration.com
Green Card
Discussion Topics, Thursday, October 14, 2021:
FAQ: Reentering the U.S.A. on a Visitor’s/Tourist Visa Soon After Leaving || Can GC-EAD holder start business and what impact on the pending I-485? || FAQ: Can GC-EAD holders start a business and what impact on the pending I-485? || Is there a problem listing one location in a PERM application while living and working remotely in a different location? || EB-2/EB-3 Options in PERM Filing and EB-2 to EB-3 downgrade and upgrade
Guestbook Entry for Best Immigration Attorney- Your life is in good hands, United States
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Best Immigration Attorney- Your life is in good hands
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United States
State
Virginia