Recording for August 06, 2026 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
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Rajiv S. Khanna, US Immigration attorney, provides free immigration help by hosting a free community conference call for US immigration-related questions every Thursday. You can post questions for the call if you are a member of our US Immigration forums. Membership is immediate and lifelong. Walk-ins are also permitted.
B-1 Option for Laid Off H-1B, L-1, E, O-1, TN Workers
Federal regulations give a specific group of nonimmigrant workers a window to regroup after a layoff without immediately falling out of status. The rule, at 8 CFR 214.1(l)(2), covers E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1, and TN classification holders, along with their dependents. It reads:
Domestic Travel Protocols
Is it safe to travel domestically within the US while my immigration status is pending?
While widespread stops are not commonly reported, they are possible. It is best to avoid optional travel. If you must travel, carry your passport, I-94, approval notices, and proof of your ongoing status (like pay stubs or transcripts).
H1B Transfers Amidst Fraud Allegations
Can I transfer to a third employer if my current H1B portability petition received a NOID alleging fraud?
It is very difficult. Because the second petition (the "bridge") is failing, an approval within the US for a third employer is unlikely. You may need to travel abroad for a new visa stamp, but be aware that fraud allegations are serious and can lead to a permanent bar from the US if not cleared.
Resolving H1B Transfer Delays
My H1B transfer is stuck because my B2 change of status is still pending adjudication. What can I do?
This is a common bottleneck. Have your employer contact their local congressman’s office to push for adjudication. If that fails, reaching out to a litigator to threaten a lawsuit against the US attorney's office can often resolve such delays.
Recording for July 30, 2026 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
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Rajiv S. Khanna, US Immigration attorney, provides free immigration help by hosting a free community conference call for US immigration-related questions every Thursday. You can post questions for the call if you are a member of our US Immigration forums. Membership is immediate and lifelong. Walk-ins are also permitted.
USCIS Form I-589 Update Notice
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.
Recording for July 23, 2026 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
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Rajiv S. Khanna, US Immigration attorney, provides free immigration help by hosting a free community conference call for US immigration-related questions every Thursday. You can post questions for the call if you are a member of our US Immigration forums. Membership is immediate and lifelong. Walk-ins are also permitted.