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USCIS Simplifying, Improving Communication of Case Processing Data
Release Date
05/05/2022
Public will have access to immediate, clear answers on case processing times
WASHINGTON— Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced changes to simplify and improve how the agency communicates case processing time data to the public. As part of an agency-wide commitment to improve transparency, efficiency, and customer service, the changes also make it easier for individuals to get an immediate answer on when they can make an inquiry into their case.
Rajiv's Comments in the News - Automatic EAD extension to benefit spouses of H-1B workers in the US - Gadgets Now by TOI
Published by: Gadgets Now by TOI: May 06, 2022
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
However, immigration lawyers pointed out that this would be useful only for as long as your status was valid. "For most of the H-4 holders who file for these extensions, their status is expiring at the same time as their EAD, and they would not benefit from this," said Rajiv S Khanna, Managing Partner at immigration.com.
For more on this news please see the attachment.
Guestbook Entry for Raja and Priya…, United States
PERM Processing Times (as of 4/30/2022)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | October 2021 |
| Audit Review | August 2021 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | December 2021 |
Green Card
Immigration Law
May 5, 2022, Rajiv in QnA with Yudi on behalf of students and young professionals
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
SUBSCRIBE to Immigration.com YouTube Channel for further updates.
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/immigrationdotcom
Immigration.com, Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna PC, US Immigration Attorney
Visa Bulletin For June 2022
Number 66
Volume X
Washington, D.C
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS
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
May 12, 2022, Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)
Nonimmigrant Visas
Discussion Topics, May 12, 2022
O-1A - Extraordinary Ability Visas
Please see the attached graphic for O-1A visas for people who possess extraordinary ability in the
- Sciences
- Education
- Business
- Athletics
You can right-click and open the image in a new tab on your browser.
Premium processing available for pending EB-1C, NIW I-140
USCIS Announces Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
USCIS Forms Update - Form I-907
USCIS recently updated the following form:
Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service
05/31/2022 10:01 AM EDT
Edition Date: 05/31/22. Starting July 1, 2022, USCIS will only accept the 05/31/22 edition. Until then, you can also use the 09/30/20 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
For more information, please visit the Forms Updates page.
AAO Processing Times (January - March 2021)
The AAO reports its processing times by form type, displaying the total number of completions for the quarter and the percentage completed within 180 days, which is our goal.
The administrative appeals process has two stages: initial field review and AAO appellate review.
Immigration Law
Approved!! I just had my interview!
Approved!! I just had my interview! It was quick and smooth. We started with going through my application. Name change, the NO questions and the YES questions. Signed some papers. Then the civic test:
1. What is freedom of religion?
2. How many senators are there?
3. Which ocean lies in the east coast?
4. What age do men join the selective service?
5. When was the constitution written?
6. Which state borders Canada?
Then the English test.
Read:
What are the Colors of the American Flag?
Write:
The colors of the Flag are red, blue, and white.
Parents Visitor Visa (B2) Interview - Chennai Consulate Tamil
I would like to share my parents visitor visa experience as it might help others who are in my situation.
They are not educated and doing Agriculture in their own land. They don't speak or understand anything other than TAMIL.
Pre-Process:
I am in US and I directly sent all the documents to a travel agent in Chennai who helped me to file DS-160 and organize documents for my parents.
My parents just prepared a affidavit document for their properties through an attorney and brought property papers along with them when they come for interview to Chennai.
Nonimmigrant Visas
Processing of H-2B Labor Certifications Granted under the 2008 Final Rule
The Department of Labor has posted an update regarding the processing of H-2B labor certifications granted under the 2008 Final Rule. To read the update, please visit the H-2B Program Page.
USCIS Fact Sheet for Some DACA Recipients Who Received Three-Year* Work Authorization
If you are a DACA recipient who received a three-year Employment Authorization Document (EAD) after February 16, 2015, it was likely mistakenly issued and must be returned.
B2 Visa Renewal for My Parents
This is about the experience renewing my parents visa.
Nonimmigrant Visas
DOL Final Rule on Implementation of the Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Provisions of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 140 (Wednesday, July 22, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 43338-43354]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-17794]
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Proposed Rules
Federal Register
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PERM Processing Times (as of 07/10/2015)
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Processing Queue |
Priority Dates |
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Month |
Year |
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Analyst Review |
December |
2014 |
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Audit Review |
March |
2014 |
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Reconsideration Requests to the CO | ||
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Immigration Law
PERM Processing Times (as of 07/10/2015)
DOl updates PERM Processing Times as of 07/10/2015. Please find the link below.
http://www.immigration.com/PERM-processing-dates/perm-processing-times-…
Re-registration Deadline for Somalia TPS is July 31, 2015
Friday, July 31, 2015, is the deadline for current Somalia Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries to re-register for the 18-month extension of TPS that runs from Sept. 18, 2015, through March 17, 2017. The law requires USCIS to withdraw TPS for failure to re-register without good cause. Therefore, if you fail to re-register by this deadline, you may lose your TPS and your work authorization.