Guestbook Entry for MANOJ K. SHUKLA, United States
Name
MANOJ K. SHUKLA
Country
United States
State
MS
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Interim EAD experience at Detroit
I am currently in the last stage of getting my employment based Green Card (My I-485 has been filed for). I received an EAD valid for a year. I filed for an extension of the EAD some 120 days or so prior to its expiry. USCIS sent in a RFE (Request For Evidence) some 80 days after my filing. I sent in the requested evidence within 10 days of the RFE. When my current EAD expired, I went to the Detroit USCIS office to get an interim EAD. After waiting for over 3 hours, the USCIS rep. took less than 10 minutes to review all my documents and refused to issue me an interim EAD.
Visa Bulletin For September 2025
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.
Interim EAD at Omaha, NE
I reached the office at 7.30 am on 12/11 (91st day after RD on I-765 notice) and found that I was the only one out there. Since it was 8 deg in the morning, this didnt come as a surprise to me 
The office opened at 8 and I was given a token when I entered. I was called in about 20 minutes.
I took the following documents with me:
1. Copy of I-765 notice
2. Copy of I-485 notice
3. Filled out new I-765 form
Guestbook Entry for Jayant Mehta, United States
Name
Jayant Mehta
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United States
State
California
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Avi Acharya
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United States
State
KS
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Navin Gunalan
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United States
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Virginia
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Sandeep R Diwakar
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United States
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MI
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Murali Pathy
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United States
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Maryland
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Murali Pathy
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Ishtmeet Singh
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United States
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Dev Arole
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Kalimuthu Kaleesvaran
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Jim Chundevalel
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United States
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VA
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Srikrishna
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United States
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Texas
The New USCIS Policy on Good Moral Character for Naturalizations
Rajiv's Article The Economic Times - US' new ‘good moral character’ rule: Flexibility or atougher barrier to citizenship?
Published by: The Economic Times - Date: August 20, 2025
Synopsis
A new USCIS policy on Good Moral Character (GMC), effective August 15, 2025, raises concerns despite its seemingly flexible approach. While it aims for a "holistic" review, applicants may now face a higher burden to prove their worthiness beyond just lacking a criminal record.
For more information on this article, please see the attachment below.
USCIS to Enforce Consequences for Aliens Who Falsify Information
Release Date
08/20/2025
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is restoring robust screening and vetting processes to detect aliens seeking to defraud or abuse the immigration system, including aliens who make false claims to U.S. citizenship. USCIS is also actively increasing public awareness among aliens and the public about the consequences of committing immigration fraud. Aliens who use false information or deceitful practices to unfairly obtain immigration advantages will face serious consequences.
Proposed Changes to F-1, J-1, (students) and I Nonimmigrant Classifications
The Fundamental Shift: End of Duration of Status
The proposed regulation represents the most significant change to student and exchange visitor immigration in over 40 years. As stated in the preamble:
"DHS proposes to amend its regulations by changing the admission period in the F, J, and I classifications from duration of status to an admission for a fixed time period." (Page 1)
Recording for August 14, 2025 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Immigration.com
Rajiv S. Khanna, US Immigration attorney, provides free immigration help by hosting a free community conference call for US immigration-related questions every Thursday. You can post questions for the call if you are a member of our US Immigration forums. Membership is immediate and lifelong. Walk-ins are also permitted.
Recording for August 21, 2025 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Immigration.com
Rajiv S. Khanna, US Immigration attorney, provides free immigration help by hosting a free community conference call for US immigration-related questions every Thursday. You can post questions for the call if you are a member of our US Immigration forums. Membership is immediate and lifelong. Walk-ins are also permitted.
USCIS Updated Forms - G-845 Supplement, G-845
USCIS recently updated the following form(s):
Form G-845 Supplement, Verification Request
08/12/2025 01:46 PM EDT
Edition Date: 08/12/25. Starting Oct. 27, 2025, USCIS will accept only the 08/12/25 edition. Until then, you can also use the 04/08/21 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Form G-845, Verification Request
08/12/2025 12:36 PM EDT
Rajiv's Comments in The Times of India - DHS regulation seeks to tighten stay for international students and removes flexibility in pursuing educational courses
Published by: The Times of India - August 29, 2025
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/dhs-regulation-seeks-to-tighten…
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
How to Write Effective Public Comments on Immigration Regulations: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding the Power of Public Comment
Fundamentally, the regulatory process provides one of the most direct ways for individuals to influence government policy. When agencies like the Department of Homeland Security propose new immigration regulations, they are required, by law, to seek public input and respond to significant and relevant comments. This is not merely a formality—agencies have been successfully challenged in court when they fail to consider and respond adequately to well-crafted public comments.
USCIS to Modernize Fee Payments with Electronic Funds
Release Date
08/29/2025
New form allows payment of filing fees, services via secure direct debit payments
WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has implemented a new way to pay fees using electronic debit from a U.S. bank account. Effective immediately, individuals can make transactions directly to USCIS by completing and signing Form G-1650, Authorization for ACH Transactions, and filing it with their applications, petitions, or requests.