Guestbook Entry for Bharath S, United States
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Bharath S
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United States
State
New Jersey
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United States and Russia Announce Bilateral Adoption Agreement
Department of State (DOS) announced today that the Agreement between the United States of America and the Russian Federation Regarding Cooperation in Adoption of Children will enter into force on Nov. 1, 2012.
Guestbook Entry for SharathMaheswaraiaha, United States
Name
SharathMaheswaraiaha
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United States
State
CA
Data on Naturalization
N-400 Average Cycle Time
This report provides the service-wide military naturalization average cycle times by month.
N-400 Performance Data
This report provides the number of Naturalizations N-400 Regular and Military Service. It includes office locations, receipts, approvals, denials and pending by fiscal year with current year-to-date figures.
Citizenship and Naturalization
DOS Issues Cable on B-1 in Lieu of H
Please check the attachment to read the DOS cabel on "DOS Issues Cable on B-1 in Lieu of H".
Guestbook Entry for kanhai lal sah, United States
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kanhai lal sah
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United States
State
Utah
DOL Issues Guidance Letter On Services For Trafficking Victims
DOL issues guidance letter on services for trafficking victims.
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USCIS Creates Controversy Over Tenant-Occupancy Economic Model
USCIS created a new controversy in the EB-5 immigrant investor world when it released a memorandum on February 17, 2012, concerning what it calls the “tenant-occupancy” economic methodology. On May 8, 2012, USCIS provided guidance on what deference it would give prior EB-5 adjudications that involved tenant-occupancy issues:
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State Dept. Final Rule Repealing Regulations on Consular Role in Marriages
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 209 (Monday, October 29, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 65477-65478]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-26554]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Part 52
[Public Notice 8074]
RIN 1400-AD27
Repeal of Regulations on Marriages
AGENCY: Department of State.
ACTION: Final rule.
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DHS Issues Information On How To File Complaints Against Its Agencies, Including USCIS And ICE
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has many avenues for the public to make complaints involving DHS employees or programs, alleged violations of civil rights and civil liberties, immigration filing, travel redress, and other types of grievances. This guide brings together information about these avenues.
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EB-1 Outstanding Researcher-Professor
Our client received an approved I-140 for EB-2, but, with the priority dates at a standstill, opted to file under EB-1 as well. She had three Ph.D.’s in Marketing and Management. We provided documentary evidence to show her unique specialty in the social sciences. This applicant had some significant publications but not as many of some other scientists. However, we were able to prove that, with social scientists, the data collection process takes substantially more time and, therefore, the volume of publications would not be the same as a hard scientist. We wer
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EB-1 Outstanding Researcher
The applicant had a Ph.D. (Physics), Master of Science (Physics), Bachelor of Education, and Bachelor of Science and more than fourteen years’ research experience working for several world-renowned institutions. Her discipline was Biometeorology – Atmospheric Scientist. We were able to provide substantial documentary evidence of the applicant’s original contributions that began as early has her Ph.D.
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Rajiv's Comments in The Daily Californian - Trump administration proposes four-year limit on international student visas | National Open Primary tabs configuration options Primary tabs
Published by: The Daily Californian - September 04, 2025
https://shorturl.at/jquuv
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Approximately 2.1 million foreign students are enrolled in an F, J, or I program, with an estimated 414,000 individuals requesting extensions annually, as reported by the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna.
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Visa Bulletin For October 2025
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.
Visa Bulletin For October 2025
Number 7
Volume XI
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.
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Immigration Law
USCIS Unveils First Changes to Naturalization Test in Multi-Step Overhaul of American Citizenship Standards
Release Date
09/17/2025
Changes to naturalization civics test better assess applicants’ knowledge of U.S. history and government
Recording for September 04, 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 September 11, 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.
PERM Processing Times (as of 09/01/2025)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | June 2024 |
| Audit Review | N/A |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | July 2025 |
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Immigration Law
Rajiv's Comments in The Times of India - Trump administration unveils 'Project Firewall' to crack down on H-1B visa abuse
Published by: The Times of India - September 23, 2025
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Critics, however, caution that the new initiative could have unintended consequences. Speaking to TOI, Rajiv S. Khanna, managing attorney at Immigration.com, said that while the goal of protecting American workers is “laudable,” the initiative risks overreach.
Proclamation Restricting Entry of H-1B Nonimmigrant Workers: A Legal Analysis of the New $100,000 Payment Requirement
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Given the Proclamation's requirement for a $100,000 payment for new H-1B visa petitions, what are the primary legal and operational challenges for U.S. employers, and what legal strategies are available to mitigate potential adverse impacts on staffing and business operations?
On Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation, "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers," that took an important, initial, and incremental step to reform the H-1B visa program to curb abuses and protect American workers.
This Proclamation:
Recording for September 25, 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 Updates Guidance on Military Naturalization
Release Date09/26/2025
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing guidance to explain that uncharacterized discharges that occurred on or after Aug. 1, 2024, do not meet the requirement of a separation “under honorable conditions” for former alien service members to naturalize under Sections 328 and 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).