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Rajiv's Blog 2015

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The Proposed I-140 EAD Rule - Continually Updated 2015-12-30
H-1 and L-1 Visa Petition Filing Fees Increased – Ongoing Updates if Needed 2015-12-19
Issues (including Change of Status) for CPT, OPT Students 2015-11-20
New Rules for 17-Month STEM Extension (Ongoing Updates until completed) 2015-10-19
October 2015 Visa Bulletin Confusion 2015-09-09
17-Month STEM CAP GAP OPT Extension Voided by Court 2015-08-13
B-1 In Lieu of H-1 Visa 2015-06-30
Public Charge - Immigration Consequences of Receiving Benefits/Assistance 2015-06-24
New "Visa" for Entrepreneurs - Significant Public Benefit Parole 2015-06-18
Fraud Alert for Students 2015-05-07

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