Guestbook Entry for Oleg Uvarov , United States
Name
Oleg Uvarov
Country
United States
State
MA
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Guestbook Entry for Rohit Viswanathan , United States
Name
Rohit Viswanathan
Country
United States
State
DC
Guestbook Entry for Gaytri Dani, United States
Name
Gaytri Dani
Country
United States
State
NJ
Guestbook Entry for Gopinath kakarla , United States
Name
Gopinath kakarla
Country
United States
State
NM
Oct 31, 2019 Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday)
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
Substantial transcription for video
Discussion Topics:
H-4 to F-1 status change || Employer-sponsored EB1A || Portability under 221(g) || Expedite EAD request on Financial Hardship || Multiple H-4 processing in parallel for dependent along with Primary dependent H-1 Visa || H-1B Transfer issues
Guestbook Entry for Sridhar Kathera, United States
Name
Sridhar Kathera
Country
United States
State
VA
Rajiv's News Clips - Seven US tech firms were among the top ten recipients of fresh H-1B visas in 2019
Published by : ETtech From the Economic Times - Article by: Ayan Pramanik & Priyanka Sangani - Date: November 05, 2019
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv on the article:
USCIS Assists in Case Where Federal Grand Jury Indicts Lawyer and Accountant in Visa Fraud Scheme to Obtain LPR Status for South Korean Nationals
LOS ANGELES – A federal grand jury has indicted two men in a scheme to obtain lawful permanent resident status for South Korean nationals by submitting fraudulent visa applications that falsely claimed American businesses wanted to hire skilled foreign workers.
USCIS Implements $10 Fee for H-1B Visa Registration
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a final rule that will require a $10 non-refundable fee for each H-1B registration submitted by petitioning employers, once it implements the electronic registration system. The registration fee is part of an agency-wide effort to modernize and more efficiently process applications to live or work in the United States.
PERM Processing Times (as of 9/30/2019)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | July 2019 |
| Audit Review | February 2019 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | May 2019 |
Green Card
Immigration Law
USCIS Proposes to Adjust Fees to Meet Operational Needs
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security will publish a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register to adjust the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Immigration Examinations Fee Account fee schedule.
USCIS to Deter Frivolous or Fraudulent Asylum Seekers from Obtaining Work Authorizations
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a proposed rule to deter aliens from illegally entering the United States and from filing frivolous, fraudulent or otherwise non-meritorious asylum applications in order to obtain employment authorization.
Guestbook Entry for Satya Saranya , United States
Name
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
SUBSCRIBE to Immigration.com YouTube Channel for further updates.
The URL for the channel is:
http://youtube.com/immigrationdotcom
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.
The URL for the channel is:
http://youtube.com/immigrationdotcom
Guestbook Entry for Santosh, United States
Name
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
Name
Bhawna Tripathy
Country
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