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Form I-9 Requirements Flexibility Extended for an Additional 30 Days
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19.
This temporary guidance was set to expire August 18. Because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19, DHS has extended this policy for an additional 30 days.
Aug 20, 2020 Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday)
Nonimmigrant Visas
FAQs: Changing jobs while I-140 pending and change in job title || Going to school while I-485 is pending || Issues in changing employers after I-140 approval.
OTHER: Fiance visa without a formal ceremony || Impact of Supplement J approval || Taking leave during H-4 EAD gap || H-4 EAD delay || Family-based I-485 interview rescheduled || Relocation while PERM green card is pending || Evidence of marriage || Applying for green card for parents || Applying for H-1 through two companies || Unlawful presence after H-1B denial, etc.
USCIS Policy Update on CW-1 Departure Requirement
Release Date 08/25/2020
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is modifying its policy on implementing the requirement that aliens leave the United States for at least 30 days after two renewals of their CNMI-Only Transitional Worker (CW-1) visa classification.
USCIS Averts Furlough of Nearly 70% of Workforce
Release Date 08/25/2020
Drastic cuts will impact agency operations for foreseeable future
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that the agency will avert an administrative furlough of more than 13,000 employees, scheduled to begin Aug. 30 as a result of unprecedented spending cuts and a steady increase in daily incoming revenue and receipts.
Aug 3, 2023, LinkedIn Community Audio Event - Immigration QnA with Rajiv
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Green Card
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Recording for August 10, 2023 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
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Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration Law
Green Card
FAQs: Job loss situation - Alternatives and return options for H-1B visa holders with approved I-140 || Remote work for a U.S. startup: Starting off on managerial duties from India before L-1 visa filing
USCIS Form I-129 Update - Petition for a Nonimmigrant Work
USCIS recently updated the following USCIS form(s):
Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker
05/31/2023 04:07 PM EDT
Edition Date: 05/31/23. Starting Oct. 16, USCIS will only accept the 05/31/23 edition. Until then, you can also use the 11/02/22 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.
Aug 11, 2023, Rajiv in QnA session on behalf of students, young professionals ( H-1B lottery)
Nonimmigrant Visas
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Aug 17, 2023, LinkedIn Community Audio Event - Immigration QnA with Rajiv
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Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
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Recording for August 24, 2023 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
FAQs: - Green card processing, F-1 visa, and H-1B transition: Travel and work considerations - Difference between H-1B consular processing and change of status
Form I-129 Update - USCIS
USCIS recently updated the following form:
Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker
05/31/2023 12:42 PM EDT
Edition Date: 05/31/23. Starting Nov. 1, USCIS will only accept the 05/31/23 edition. Until then, you can also use the 11/02/22 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.