Office of Foreign Labor Certification Releases New Rounds of FAQs
ETA 9141 FORM QUESTIONS
Are there any items on the ETA 9141 that requestors are routinely leaving incomplete and may cause a delay in processing or result in the request being voided?
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USCIS Invites to Join a Panel Discussion on "Immigration and Entrepreneurship"
Immigration and Entrepreneurship
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the government agency responsible for administering immigration benefits, invites you to join a panel discussion about issues at the nexus of immigration law, entrepreneurship, and innovation on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. (Central). This engagement will take place in the Avaya Auditorium, A.C.E.S. Building at the University of Texas at Austin.
USCIS Form Improvements Initiative
Easy-to-Use Formats: We are publishing many of our forms in a 2-column, Adobe fillable format. When completed electronically, this format restricts incorrect entries and provides informational pop-up boxes to assist customers.
User-Friendly Look and Feel: We have improved several of our naturalization forms to include clear and comprehensive instructions in plain language.
Guestbook Entry for raju penmetsa, United States
Name
raju penmetsa
Country
United States
State
WA
Taiwan implements a Pre-Adoption Immigration Review requirement for all adoptions by U.S. citizens of children residing in Taiwan
In January, the Taiwan Child Welfare Bureau issued an administrative order that requires all adoption cases filed on behalf of U.S. prospective adoptive parents with the Taiwan courts to undergo the U.S. PAIR process. The order applies to all currently licensed Taiwan adoption services providers (ASP), and any ASPs which may be licensed in the future.
Guestbook Entry for Manoj Rajgarhia, United States
Name
Manoj Rajgarhia
Country
United States
State
NY - New York
Workload Transfer from Vermont Service Center to Nebraska Service Center
On February 13, 2013, USCIS transferred some casework from the Vermont Service Center to the Nebraska Service Center to balance overall workload with processing capacity at the centers. The affected casework includes the following forms:
Recording for November 07, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
FAQ: H-1B layoffs: 60-day grace period, visa options, and transitioning to study || Employer and agency verification requirements on the most recent I-94: Is this new note typical? || H-1B stamping delay and administrative processing in India: Payroll gaps, re-entry concerns, and expediting Options
Visa Bulletin For December 2024
Number 96
Volume X
Washington, D.C
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS FOR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT VISAS
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during December 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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Green Card
Immigration Law
Rajiv's Comments in the News - No more automatic citizenship for children in US? What Trump's victory could mean for Indians queuing for green card
Published by: The Economic Times: Nov 06, 2024
https://tinyurl.com/r5t6dtmk
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
What does the order mean?
“The Trump plan suggests no automatic citizenship for children born in the US. This is almost certainly a contravention of the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. A Supreme Court judgement is available to counter Trump’s misinterpretation," Rajiv S. Khanna, immigration attorney told TOI.
Rajiv's Comments in the News - Citizenship by birth to be curtailed by incoming US President Trump, will impact 1 million Indians in green card queue
Published by: The Times of India: Nov 07, 2024
https://tinyurl.com/2j3ybacf
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Rajiv S. Khanna, immigration attorney told TOI, “The Trump plan suggests no automatic citizenship for children born in the US. This is almost certainly a contravention of the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. A Supreme Court judgement is available to counter Trump’s misinterpretation. “
For more information on this news, please see the attachment.
Rajiv's Comments in the News - Tough days ahead for international students in US: Will OPT and visa duration be curtailed?
Published by: The Times of India: Nov 07, 2024
https://tinyurl.com/7aj34mx4
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Rajiv's Comments in the News - Bad news for over 1 MILLION Indians as Donald Trump set to bring new law, to curtail…
Published by: India.Com: Nov 07, 2024
https://tinyurl.com/bdzf79xj
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Talking exclusively to the Times of India, Rajiv S. Khanna, immigration attorney said, “The Trump plan suggests no automatic citizenship for children born in the US. This is almost certainly a contravention of the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. A Supreme Court judgement is available to counter Trump’s misinterpretation.
Rajiv's Comments in the News - Donald Trump's Comeback Worries Immigrants Over Birthright Citizenship; How It Will Impact Indians | Explained
Published by: English Jagran: Nov 07, 2024
https://tinyurl.com/7e74fme8
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Rajiv's Comments in the News -Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship move may affect 1.6 million Indian-Americans
Published by: News9 Live: Nov 06, 2024
https://tinyurl.com/ymfkj4xy
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USCIS Updates Guidance on Lawful Admission for Permanent Residence Requirement for Naturalization
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify that a naturalization applicant’s burden to demonstrate they have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence applies only to their initial admission as a lawful permanent resident (LPR) or adjustment to LPR status.
Rajiv's Comments in the News - Bad news for 10 lakh Indians as Donald Trump set to curtail...
Published by: MSN news: Nov 06, 2024
https://tinyurl.com/y9hzh8v9
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Talking exclusively to the Times of India, Rajiv S. Khanna, immigration attorney said, "The Trump plan suggests no automatic citizenship for children born in the US. This is almost certainly a contravention of the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. A Supreme Court judgement is available to counter Trump's misinterpretation. "
Rajiv's Comments in the News - Trump 2.0 to end citizenship by birth on Day 1? Should over 1 million Indians in Green Card backlog be worried
Published by: Asianet Newsable - Nov 12, 2024
https://tinyurl.com/uzhyddkw
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
“The Trump plan suggests no automatic citizenship for children born in the US. This is almost certainly a contravention of the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. A Supreme Court judgement is available to counter Trump’s misinterpretation," Rajiv S. Khanna, an immigration attorney, was quoted as saying in the TOI report.
Rajiv's Comments in the News - Trump's New Immigration Policy: 1 Million Indians in Green Card Backlog Face Citizenship Crisis
Published by: The Vocal News - Nov 06, 2024
https://thevocalnews.com/world/trump-immigration-policy-green-card-back…
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USCIS Updates Guidance on Determining Custody for Children Acquiring U.S. Citizenship
Release Date
11/19/2024
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration and Services is issuing guidance regarding the legal and physical custody requirements for purposes of acquisition of U.S. citizenship under section 320 and naturalization under section 322 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). USCIS is also expanding guidance on derivation of citizenship before the Child Citizenship Act of 2000, under former INA section 321.
Rajiv's Comments in the News - Children Born to Indian couples WILL NOT BE Eligible for Automatic USA Citizenship
Published by: India Herald - Nov 06, 2024
https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994761018/Children-Born-to-In…
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USCIS Update on Form G-1055
USCIS recently updated the following form:
11/20/2024 11:39 AM EST
Edition Date: 11/20/24. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page of Form G-1055, Fee Schedule.
For more information, please visit the Forms Updates page.
H-1B layoffs: 60-day grace period, visa options, and transitioning to study
Question details
- H1B 60-day grace period starts on the date of getting notice of layoff from the employer, on the date of the severance paycheck, or on the last date of the regular paycheck?
- During H1B 60-day grace period, what is the best time to apply for B1/B2? When 30 days are left, 15 days are left, etc.?
- H1B is for 6-years of work, or 6-years total? I mean does unemployment time or B1/B2 time etc. also counts in 6-years of H1B?
- After layoff on H1B, if decided to go to school, then how to stay in US until getting admission decision and until school starts, that could take many months.
- After layoff on H1B, what is the better option to choose between B1/B2 and F-1?
FAQ Transcript
The H-1B 60-day grace period starts the day after your last pay period or working day, whichever is later. It's best to apply for a B1/B2 visa around the 50th–55th day (depending on how you apply online or by email) if transitioning and an F-1 visa if planning to study. The grace period counts toward the H-1B six-year cap, but B-1/-B2 time does not. For detailed scenarios and advice, refer to the video.
Employer and agency verification requirements on the most recent I-94: Is this new note typical?
Question details
I see the following new note on my Most Recent I-94 Results. Is this normal?
Note to employers, local, state, or federal agencies granting benefits:
Please visit the CBP I-94 Public Website and click on the tab for “Get Most Recent I-94” to perform a search for the applicant to confirm that the biographic and travel information displayed on this I-94 printout matches the “Get Most Recent I-94” returned results for this applicant.
FAQ Transcript
While this is a new update, it seems routine and not a cause for concern.