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Updated USCIS Forms

2 years ago By Chief Editor

USCIS recently updated the following form(s):

Form N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings (Under Section 336 of the INA)

08/31/2021 10:46 AM EDT

Edition Date: 08/31/21 E. USCIS will also accept the 08/31/21 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

Form I-690, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility Under Sections 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act

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Recording for January 4, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna

2 years ago By Chief Editor

Nonimmigrant Visas

Green Card

Discussion Topics, Thursday, January 04, 2024

FAQ: Holding two full-time IT jobs on H-4 EAD || Transitions From H-1B job loss to B-2 status and impact on future H-1B employment || NIW Criteria || H-1B laid off: grace period, last employment date, health insurance, and legal stay during change of employer

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USCIS Issues Policy Guidance on “Ability to Pay” Requirement When Adjustment of Status Applicants Change Employers

2 years ago By Chief Editor

Release Date

01/05/2024

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today issued policy guidance (PDF, 322.3 KB) on how USCIS analyzes an employer’s ability to pay the proffered wage for immigrant petitions in certain first, second, and third preference employment-based immigrant visa classifications, including instances when the sponsored worker is changing employers.

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STEM OPT Employed with Startups - A Special Case

2 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

For international students on an F-1 visa in the United States, the STEM OPT extension program provides an opportunity to gain valuable work experience after graduation while extending their stay in the US for a chance of an H-1B lottery win. Concomitantly, the program is invaluable for US employers in facilitating access to well-qualified workers, most with graduate degrees.

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Rajiv's Article - Decoding US' rule allowing STEM students on OPT to work for startups

2 years ago By Chief Editor

Published by: The Economic Times - Date: January 02, 2024

Link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/work/decoding-us-new-rule-allo…

Synopsis

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Renewal of Visas within the USA

2 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

Renewal of Visas within the USA

Here is the text of the visa renewal program within the USA as of December 20, 2023. We have highlighted the appropriate notable points for your convenience

DEPARTMENT OF STATE https://federalregister.gov/d/2023-28160, and on https://govinfo.gov

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USCIS Updates Policy Guidance for International Students

2 years ago By Chief Editor

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance regarding the F and M student nonimmigrant classifications, including the agency’s role in adjudicating applications for employment authorization, change of status, extension of stay, and reinstatement of status for these students and their dependents in the United States.