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USCIS Simplifying, Improving Communication of Case Processing Data

3 years ago By Chief Editor

Release Date 

05/05/2022

Public will have access to immediate, clear answers on case processing times

 

WASHINGTON— Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced changes to simplify and improve how the agency communicates case processing time data to the public. As part of an agency-wide commitment to improve transparency, efficiency, and customer service, the changes also make it easier for individuals to get an immediate answer on when they can make an inquiry into their case.

Rajiv's Comments in the News - Automatic EAD extension to benefit spouses of H-1B workers in the US - Gadgets Now by TOI

3 years ago By Chief Editor

Published by: Gadgets Now by TOI: May 06, 2022

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However, immigration lawyers pointed out that this would be useful only for as long as your status was valid. "For most of the H-4 holders who file for these extensions, their status is expiring at the same time as their EAD, and they would not benefit from this," said Rajiv S Khanna, Managing Partner at immigration.com.

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Visa Bulletin For June 2022

3 years ago By Chief Editor

Number 66

Volume X

Washington, D.C

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A. STATUTORY NUMBERS

This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during June for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center.

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USCIS Forms Update - Form I-907

3 years ago By Chief Editor

USCIS recently updated the following form:

Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service

05/31/2022 10:01 AM EDT

Edition Date: 05/31/22. Starting July 1, 2022, USCIS will only accept the 05/31/22 edition. Until then, you can also use the 09/30/20 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.

My interim EAD experience

21 years ago By Chief Editor

Hi,



I want to share my interim EAD experience. I went to the local office on July 6 in Arlington,VA.



Well, I arrived at INS @ 7:15AM. There were like 250 to 300 people before me. By the time I got my EAD card it was 4:30PM. There is only one person that was helping issues related to work permits. Part of the reason for the delay was they closed early on july 2.



Anyways, be prepared to take day off (for those who are already occupied during the day) when you plan to go for your interim EAD.


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Had our EADs done in a day

21 years ago By Chief Editor
State
Texas

Had our EADs done in a day too.My wife had a job offer confirmed but did not have an EAD on the day she received her offer letter.Since we had passed the wait period to qualify for an interim EAD we went on a expedition to the BCIS office at 5am and were among the 20's in the line.Got it done in less than a hour and drove to the nearby office for Photo.Had to wait for the office to open the counters and were one among the first few to get it done.Everything was done by 10.30am and my wife got her job too

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Newark office Experience

21 years ago By Chief Editor

1. Got in line at 4:15AM. 8 people in front of me.

2. At 7:30AM, they started taking folks with appointments.

3. At 8:00AM, they started taking walk-ins.

4. After security check, sent to the 3rd floor.

5. Told that computers for the ticket system are down, only I90 applicants can be processed.

6. Started giving out numbers manually. Mine was E0002. I176 receipt was taken.

7. Was sent to the EAD section across the big room.

8. Asked to fill I765 application. I brought one from home.

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Made an appointment with Tampa USCIS

21 years ago By Chief Editor
State
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I applied for an EAD in April 2004 along with an I-485 etc. The EAD was applied for through e-file.



I heard nothing for 90 days, then made an appointment with Tampa USCIS.



I arrived and was told that as I e-filed the EAD application before I received my I-485 notice of action (but after I sent the I-485 pack) that my EAD COULD be denied. I was told that they couldn't issue an interim EAD and that I'd need to apply again. She then laughed at me and I was asked to leave for no reason.


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BALCA Appeal Leads to Voluntary PERM Certification by CO

15 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

In a case decided yesterday, we had filed an appeal to BALCA against a PERM denial by the Certifying Officer (“CO”).  The ground for denial was that the Job Order did not provide the exact salary offered to the foreign worker.  We showed in our appeal that the fault lay with the Job Order form of the State Workforce Agency.  The form did not permit us to enter the higher end of the wage range for our job, where we had offered a wage range instead of an exact figure.  The CO appears to have agreed with us and has withdrawn denial and certified our case. 

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U.S. Embassy Mexico Announces New Visa Procedures

15 years ago By Editor

New Visa Procedures

Beginning January 10, 2011, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates will process visas differently.     Under the new procedures, most applicants will go to Applicant Service Centers (ASCs) prior to their consular section interview.  The ASC staff will collect the applicant’s biometric information that will be reviewed by the consular section prior to the applicant’s interview.   ASCs will be located in buildings separate from the U.S. Embassy and Consulates. 

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