Guestbook Entry for MANOJ K. SHUKLA, United States
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MANOJ K. SHUKLA
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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.
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
Rajiv's Comments in the News - Could US visa process get tougher amid H1B fraud? Expert has the answer
Published by: Live Mint: May 04, 2023
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/us-visa-process-to-tighten-up-amid-…
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
What is H-1B visa fraud?
The fraud in the H1B lottery is attempting to increase an individual's chances of selection illegally, opines Rajiv S. Khanna, managing attorney at Immigration.com, the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC.
Recording for May 04, 2023 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration Law
FAQs
- Switching employers while one's spouse is on an H-4 visa and the steps to ensure a smooth return to the U.S.
- H-1B or green card misrepresentation: Legal options and consequences for fighting back against USCIS
- Options for extending stay in the U.S. after layoff as an international student pursuing a Master's in IT
- Potential visa complications for an H-1B visa holder due to past employment with a blacklisted company and alternatives for obtaining an H-1B stamp
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May 5, 2023, Rajiv in QnA on behalf of students and 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
Office of Foreign Labor Certification Postpones Date for Submitting Revised PERM and CW-1 Forms in the Foreign Labor Application Gateway to June 1, 2023
Following up on the announcements of April 21, April 27, May 1, and May 8, 2023, the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) is postponing the date for filers to begin submitting the new, revised applications for permanent employment certification and CW-1 applications for temporary employment certification in the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) from May 16, 2023, to June 1, 2023. Applicants should continue to use the current PERM and CW-1 forms until such time.
PERM Processing Times (as of 04/30/2023)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | July 2022 |
| Audit Review | April 2022 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | August 2022 |
Agency
Green Card
Immigration Law
Visa Bulletin For June 2023
Number 78
Volume X
Washington, D.C
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS FOR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT VISAS
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during June 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
SEVP ends its Covid flexibility for F-1 and M-1 students
Effective May 11, 2023, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) ended its Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) guidance, consistent with the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, following the end of the COVID-19 National Emergency
The Practical Lawyer Editorial Board Member Rajiv S. Khanna's Conversation With Robert H. Thomas
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.
USCIS Form Update - G-1055, Fee Schedule
USCIS recently updated the following form:
05/15/2023 11:11 AM EDT
Edition Date: 05/15/23. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page.
For more information, please visit Forms Updates page.
Recording for May 18, 2023 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
FAQs: Removing spouse from green card processing || Multiple green card petitions simultaneously and exploring concurrent filing of EB-2 NIW || What are the consequences of H-1B or green card fraud or misinterpretation? How does it affect my departure, assets and financial matters? || Transitioning from H-1B to I-485 GC EAD: maintaining status and re-employment considerations
May 19, 2023, Rajiv in QnA on behalf of students and young professionals (What is RFE, NOID, NOIR)
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration Law
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
Linkedin Community Audio Event - Immigration QnA with Rajiv, May 25, 2023
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration Law
Green Card
SUBSCRIBE to Immigration.com YouTube Channel for further updates.
Immigration.com, Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna PC, US Immigration Attorney Rajiv Khanna
USCIS Forms Update Notice
Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
02/21/2023 08:29 AM EST
Edition Date: 02/21/23. USCIS will also accept the 12/23/22 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
02/21/2023 07:59 AM EST
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.