Guestbook Entry for SAMIR SHAH, United States
Name
SAMIR SHAH
Country
United States
State
OH
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Guestbook Entry for Aruna Disanayaka, United States
Name
Aruna Disanayaka
Country
United States
State
MD
Guestbook Entry for Ravikanth Akupatni, United States
Name
Ravikanth Akupatni
Country
United States
State
MI
September 01, 2023 - Rajiv in a Q&A session on behalf of students and young professionals ( H-1B third lottery?)
Nonimmigrant Visas
SUBSCRIBE to Immigration.com YouTube Channel for further updates.
Immigration.com, Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna PC, US Immigration Attorney
Rajiv Khanna Blog: http://www.immigration.com/blogs
Twitter: https://twitter.com/immigrationcom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/immigrationd...
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/rajivskhanna
Sept 7, 2023, Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
FAQs: Do Canadian citizens need US visas? Canadian citizenship and F-1 Exploring permanent work and stay options in the U.S. for Canadian Permanent Resident Preparing for birth certificate issues in USCIS applications: Affidavits, DNA tests, and timing considerations H-1B approved after the lottery, can we change employers? Multiple employers in H-1B lotteries Paystub requirement for H-1B transfer eligibility: Is it mandatory? Delays in marriage-based immigrant visa processing: Expedite options and travel issues
Affirmative Asylum Applicants Must Provide Interpreters Starting Sept. 13
Release Date
09/11/2023
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reminds affirmative asylum applicants that, starting Sept. 13, 2023, you must bring an interpreter to your asylum interview if you are not fluent in English or wish to proceed with your interview in a language other than English.
Guestbook Entry for Zifus James, United States
Name
Zifus James
Country
United States
State
Virginia
USCIS Clarifies Guidance for EB-1 Eligibility Criteria
Release Date
09/12/2023
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in the Policy Manual to clarify the types of evidence that USCIS may evaluate to determine eligibility for extraordinary ability (E11) and outstanding professor or researcher (E12) EB-1 immigrant visa classifications.
Sept 8, 2023, Rajiv in QnA on behalf of students, young professionals
Nonimmigrant Visas
SUBSCRIBE to Immigration.com YouTube Channel for further updates.
Immigration.com, Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna PC, US Immigration Attorney
Rajiv Khanna Blog: http://www.immigration.com/blogs
Twitter: https://twitter.com/immigrationcom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/immigrationd...
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/rajivskhanna
Visa Bulletin For October 2023
Number 82
Volume X
Washington, D.C
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS FOR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT VISAS
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during October 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
USCIS to Celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day by Welcoming More Than 6,900 New Citizens
Release Date
09/15/2023
Weeklong celebration highlights naturalization ceremonies and new initiatives
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day by welcoming more than 6,900 new citizens in over 130 naturalization ceremonies across the nation between Sept. 17 and Sept. 22.
PERM Processing Times (as of 08/31/2023)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | October 2022 |
| Audit Review | June 2022 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | December 2022 |
Green Card
Immigration Law
Post-Covid OPT Policy for F-1 Students
Note:
The following information is a FAQ from the government. I have highlighted the parts that F-1 students have been asking me over the last few weeks. Rajiv.
Source: https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/COVID19_FAQs.pdf
Also useful: https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/stem-opt-hub
Rajiv's Comments in the News - Is Canada safe for Indians right now? What immigration expert says
Published by: Live Mint: September 21, 2023
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/is-canada-safe-for-indians-right-now-what-immigration-expert-says-11695199730385.html
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Guestbook Entry for Sheil Gupta, United States
Name
Sheil Gupta
Country
United States
State
California
USCIS Exempts Biometric Services Fee for all Form I-539 Applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is exempting the biometric services fee for Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status.
Immigration Processes During Government Shutdown
Updated September 26, 2023
As the potential for a shutdown on October 1, 2023, looms, historical operations during past shutdowns can provide insight. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published guidance in 2022, outlining what functions continue during a funding lapse. While the information is hardly comprehensive, it provides a glimpse into the orderly shutdown process.
Guestbook Entry for Alexander S., United States
Name
Alexander S.
Country
United States
State
IL
DHS Announces Re-designation and 18-Month Extension of Designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status
WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano has re-designated Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and has extended the existing TPS designation for Somalia from Sept. 18, 2012 through March 17, 2014, allowing eligible nationals of Somalia to register or re-register for TPS in accordance with the Federal Register notice.
PERM Processing Dates (as of 4/2/2012)
According to DOL updates as of 4/2/2012, they are working on PERM application filed in the following months:
Analyst Reviews: January 2012
Audits: September 2011
Reconsideration Requests to the CO: March 2011
Gov’t Error Reconsiderations: Current
Green Card
Immigration Law
My experience!
Appointment: 9:40am
Arrived around 9:15am, there were about 50people in the waiting area, checked in with the receptionist, and sat down for my interview. 30mins, 45mins, 60mins, 90MINS went by still no one called my name. Finally someone around 11am called me, so walked all the way down to the other end of the hallway.
After the formalities, I was asked if I had brought anything that I hadn't already submitted, I handed him proof of selective service registration.
I was asked the following questions:
1. What is one promise you make when you become a USC?
Citizenship and Naturalization
Finally!
Just wanted to share my timeline and some lessons learned. The whole process took a little over 6 months and now I'm a citizen of the United States of America.
Final Timeline:
06/06/11: Mailed N-400 (Dallas lock box) Priority Mail from NoVA
06/07/11: USCIS received date
06/23/11: NOA received, FP scheduled for 07/20/11
07/20/11: FP done - walk-in at scheduled time
08/19/11: YL received
11/14/11: Online change of status to testing and interview
11/16/11: IL received & Status changed twice
12/21/11: Interview
12/23/11: Oath ceremony
CBP Alexandria Bay Announces Opening of Cape Vincent Port
Alexandria Bay, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Field Operations today announced the opening of the Cape Vincent port of entry. Cape Vincent is a seasonal port and will be open from May 1 until Oct. 31. The CBP hours of operation are 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.