Published by Business Standard - 27, August 2026
https://www.business-standard.com/immigration/us-immigrant-visa-pause-adds-to-uncertainty-over-india-us-travel-plans-126082601156_1.html
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Release Date08/24/2026
WASHINGTON— The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to establish a $103,265 fee for all H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption. The proposed fee would be paid at the time of filing and would be imposed in addition to all other applicable fees or payments.
Published by Financial Express - August 20, 2026
https://www.financialexpress.com/immigration/indian-students-on-cpt-now…
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
On paper, the SEVP message does not change the existing CPT rules, said immigration attorney Rajiv S. Khanna of Immigration.com, speaking to Financial Express.
On Sept. 18, 2026, USCIS will publish a revised edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (edition date: 09/18/26).
Published by The Times of India - August 18, 2026
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/lawsuit-filed-challenging-trump-admins-final-rule-ending-duration-of-status-for-international-students/articleshow/133324668.cms
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Release Date08/10/2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is introducing an interim final rule (IFR) that allows U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to mandate electronic filing, or e-filing, for certain immigration forms.
USCIS recently updated the following form:
Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal
07/28/2026 04:28 PM EDT
Edition Date: 07/28/26. Starting Aug. 28, 2026, USCIS will accept only the 07/28/26 edition. Until then, you can also use the 01/20/25 edition.
For more information, please visit the Forms Updates page.