Guestbook Entry for SOUMYENDU CHOUDHURY, United States
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AC-21, I-485 Denial Reversed
We represented a Computer Software Engineer and his spouse. USCIS denied the applicant’s Form I-485 because his former employer withdrew his previously approved I-140 petition when the applicant moved to a different employer.
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Special Immigrant Visa Program for Iraqi Nationals Who Worked For or On Behalf Of the U.S. Government to Expire Sept. 30, 2013
USCIS reminds you that authorization for the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program for Iraqi nationals who worked for or on behalf of the United States government will expire on Sept. 30, 2013. Individuals applying under this program, including family members, must be admitted to the United States or adjust their statuses before Oct. 1, 2013.
Pending Employment-Based I-485 Inventory Updated
Please visit this link for the updated Chart for all Employment - Based I-485 Pending Inventory
http://www.immigration.com/chart-all-employment-based-i-485-pending-inv…
Applications for Immigration Benefits and Naturalization Monthly Statistical Reports - June 2013
The "Applications for Immigration Benefits" monthly charts listed below provide data on applications and petitions received by USCIS for immigration benefits. These charts exclude all data associated with the citizenship-related applications.
The "Naturalization Benefits" monthly charts listed below provide data on the Applications for Naturalization (Form N-400) received by USCIS as of April 2013.
Successful H1 and H4 Stamping Experience
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New Delhi
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I will begin with a sincere thanks for all the information I have got from these forums over the last few months and the amount of confidence I have gained through it.
Now, its my turn give back something by sharing my experience and hope this helps in giving some information to the others like me.
My visa was scheduled for 08:15 AM I reached the car parking in the nearby Malcha Marg parking by 7:45 AM. It is few minutes walk from there. I reached embassy by 7:55 or so. I was with my wife who would get an H4.
B-2 Extensions, also discussing options for gay couples
Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Infosys by a U.S. Citizen - Koehler v. Infosys
This is a discussion by Rajiv regarding the complaint filed by a U.S Citizen against Infosys for National Origin Discrimination. The essence of the complaint is that infosys discriminates in hiring against persons who are not of South Asian descent.
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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).
Rajiv's Comments in The Times of India - Senators unveil bipartisan H-1B, L-1 visa reforms bill: US educated STEM individuals to get priority in selection
Published by: The Times of India - September 30, 2025
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Recording for September 18, 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.
Rajiv's Comments in The South China Morning Post - India’s tech sector fears impact of Trump’s US$100,000 H-1B visa on US market
Published by: The South China Morning Post -23 September, 2025
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
“The imposition of a US$100,000 fee on H-1B visas represents an unprecedented shift in US immigration policy,” said Rajiv Khanna, a US lawyer providing immigration advisory services to global clients.
H-1B Proclamation Analysis: Understanding the $100,000 Fee and Entry Restrictions
What We Know So Far (This info will be continually updated with new developments)
Updates October 20th, 2025 from the USCIS
https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/h-1b-specialty-occupations
UPDATE: USCIS Issues More Detailed Guidance on $100,000 H-1B Payment Requirement