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
Brand-new EAD
Got there at 6am and there were already about 80 people ahead of us.
At 6:15 they started handing out tickets. At 7:30 we had ours.
Went inside to sit down and at 7:45 our number came up. Handed over copies of the I-765 and I-485 receipt notices (it speeds up things if they do not have to make the copies) and newly filled out I-765s (they want them).
Guestbook Entry for Ramachandra Yanamandra, United States
Name
Ramachandra Yanamandra
Country
United States
State
NJ
Guestbook Entry for Elyse Lazerwitz , United States
Name
Elyse Lazerwitz
Country
United States
State
PA
Guestbook Entry for Ketan Patel, United States
Name
Ketan Patel
Country
United States
State
MA
J-1/J-2 Visa
Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Exchange visitor (J) visas are nonimmigrant visas for individuals approved to participate in exchange visitor programs in the United States.
Certain Renewal Applicants for Employment Authorization to Receive Automatic 180 Day Extension
Release Date
10/27/2023
Certain renewal applicants who have filed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, qualify for an automatic extension of their expiring employment authorization and/or employment authorization documents (EADs) while their renewal application is pending. Starting today, those who are eligible will receive 180-day extensions in accordance with existing regulations, including those who have applied for or have received Temporary Protected Status or asylum.
Oct 26, 2023, LinkedIn Community Audio Event - Immigration QnA with Rajiv
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Oct 26, 2023, LinkedIn Community Audio Event - Immigration QnA with Rajiv
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEqJ6NLXezs
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Biden Executive Order on AI Including STEM Immigration
Text of The Biden Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (Immigration, See Sec. 5)
Signed October 30, 2023
Recommendations for Paper Filings to Avoid Scanning Delays
Release Date
11/16/2022
As USCIS moves towards an increasing electronic environment, USCIS now scans and uploads many documents into electronic database systems. To avoid delays and improve scanning efficiency, USCIS recommends that you do not:
Rajiv's Comments in the News - US H-1B visa: Ways to improve your chances with lottery process
Published by: Live Mint: April 01, 2023
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/us-h1b-visa-exclusive-ways-to-impro…
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Immigration expert Rajiv Khanna cited, there are ways to increase your chances of being selected in the lottery process, such as having multiple employers file for the same employee.
Save Jobs H-4EAD Case Dismissed
Nonimmigrant Visas
The challenge to the validity of H-4 EAD program was dismissed by court. #immigration #H4EAD
Rajiv's Comments in the News - US court dismisses court challenging work authorisation of H-1B spouses
Published by: The Economic Times: March 30, 2023
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/us-court-dismisses…
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Rajiv's Comments in the News - If H1B visa holders lose jobs, can spouses continue to work? Expert take on H4 work visa ruling
Published by: Live Mint: April 03, 2023
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/if-h1b-visa-holders-lose-jobs-can-s…
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Immigration expert Rajiv S. Khanna stated regulations aim to provide greater opportunities for skilled foreign workers and their families to settle and contribute to the US economy.
USCIS Updates Guidance on Administrative Naturalization Ceremony Venues
Release Date
04/04/2023
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the types of venues USCIS may use for administrative naturalization ceremonies.
Update to Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal
On Nov. 10, 2022, USCIS published a new edition of Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, dated 10/12/22. Starting May 1, 2023, USCIS will only accept the 10/12/22 edition. Until then, you can also use the 07/26/22 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Recording for April 06, 2023 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration Law
Discussion Topics:
PERM Processing Times (as of 03/31/2023)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | July 2022 |
| Audit Review | April 2022 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | July 2022 |
Agency
Green Card
Immigration Law
AAO Processing Times (January - March 2023)
| Form Type | Case Type | Completed 0-180 Days | Quarterly Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative total of all completions | 88.20% | 932 | |
| I-129CW | Petition for CNMI Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker | 100% | 5 |
| I-129F | Petition for Fiancée | 91.67% | 12 |
| I-129H1B |
Immigration Law
Visa Bulletin For May 2023
Number 77
Volume X
Washington, D.C
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS FOR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT VISAS
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during May 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
Guestbook Entry for Misha Kumar , United States
Name
Misha Kumar
Country
United States
State
Virginia