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SAMIR SHAH
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Guestbook Entry for Aruna Disanayaka, United States
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Aruna Disanayaka
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Ravikanth Akupatni
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Jan 27, 2024, Rajiv in QnA session on behalf of students, young professionals ( DUI Case)
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration Law
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mmigration.com, Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna PC, US Immigration Attorney
Recording for February 01, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
FAQ: What is the path for an entrepreneur from STEM OPT or H-1B?
Visa Bulletin For March 2024
Number 87
Volume X
Washington, D.C
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS FOR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT VISAS
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during March 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
PERM Processing Times (as of 1/31/2024)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | January 2023 |
| Audit Review | December 2022 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | March 2023 |
Agency
Green Card
Immigration Law
Feb 10, 2024, Rajiv in QnA session on behalf of students, young professionals
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
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mmigration.com, Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna PC, US Immigration Attorney
Recording for February 15, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
FAQs: Blacklisted employer, F-1, H-1B, L-1 turned back at the airport || H-1B visa and entrepreneurship: Launching a business with US citizen brother, Shareholding, Green card || National Interest Waiver standards; AI list of critical and emerging technologies focus || OPT EAD errors and typos: Eligibility for resubmission or renewal strategy? || How to calculate time: H-1B grace period; H-4 COS; H-1B transfer delays
USCIS Forms Update
USCIS recently updated the following form(s):
Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service
02/26/2024 08:35 AM EST
Reminder: Adjustment to Premium Processing Fees Takes Effect Today
Release Date
02/26/2024
As previously announced, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ new inflation-adjusted premium processing fees take effect today, increasing the filing fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing. USCIS published a final rule announcing the change on Dec. 28, 2023.
Recording for February 29, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration Law
Discussion Topics:
Feb 24, 2024, Rajiv in QnA session on behalf of students, young professionals
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
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mmigration.com, Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna PC, US Immigration Attorney
H-1B Initial Registration Period
The initial registration period for the FY 2025 H-1B cap petitions will open at noon Eastern on March 6, 2024, and run through noon Eastern on March 22, 2024.
Visa Bulletin For April 2024
Number 88
Volume X
Washington, D.C
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS FOR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT VISAS
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during April 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
PERM Processing Times (as of 2/29/2024)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | February 2023 |
| Audit Review | December 2022 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | April 2023 |
Agency
Green Card
Immigration Law
Recording for March 14, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
FAQs: AC21 Supplement J and Salary Increase: Potential Issues with Job Porting and leaving the employer after green card || EB-3 PERM Green Card Application: Implications of Applying for a Future Promoted Role || EB-3 PERM Green Card Application: Implications of Applying for a Future Promoted Role || Staying in and Working from Home Country with Long-Pending I-485
Reminder: Certain Updated Forms Take Effect on April 1 with No Grace Period
Release Date
03/01/2024
With the new fee rule that goes into effect April 1, 2024, you must use the new 04/01/24 editions of the following forms:
USCIS Clarifies Anti-Discrimination Policy
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced agency-wide anti-discrimination guidance that addresses public-facing interactions and affirms the public service principles.
DACA Renewal Processing Times
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is committed to timely adjudicating DACA renewal requests.
The Practical Lawyer Editorial Board Member Rajiv S. Khanna's Conversation With Tara Gonsowski
This article is part of the continuing series of interviews between The Practical Lawyer Editorial Board Member Rajiv S. Khanna and leading practitioners across the country, designed to provide personal and professional insights into various areas of the law.
Read more by clicking the pdf attachment.
REMINDER: H-1B Initial Registration Period Closes March 22, 2024
The initial registration period for the FY 2025 H-1B cap closes at noon Eastern on March 22, 2024. During this period, prospective petitioners and legal representatives must use a USCIS online account to register each beneficiary electronically for the selection process and pay the associated registration fee for each beneficiary. Online account users will also be able to collaborate on registrations and petitions with enhanced organizational account features in their online accounts.
USCIS Extends Initial Registration Period for FY 2025 H-1B Cap
Release Date
03/21/2024
USCIS has extended the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap. The initial registration period, which opened at noon Eastern on March 6, 2024, and was originally scheduled to run through noon Eastern on March 22, 2024, will now run through noon Eastern on March 25, 2024. USCIS is aware of a temporary system outage experienced by some registrants, and is extending the registration period to provide additional time due to this issue.