Rajiv's Comments in NDTV - H-4 Work Permit Ban: What It Means For Indian Spouses In The US
Published by NDTV - 01, September 2026
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n62WVAbgDVI
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the video:
H-4 EAD
Should I Move from H-1B to H-4 EAD?
Question details
If an H-1B is valid for several more years, is it better to extend the H-1B or switch to an H-4 EAD?
FAQ Transcript
The decision depends on the individual's tolerance for uncertainty. Staying on H-1B is generally safer for maintaining continuous employment authorization. Moving to H-4 EAD could lead to a break in authorization due to unpredictable USCIS processing times.
Layoffs and H-1B to H-4 Conversion
Question details
If an H-1B spouse is laid off, can they convert to H-4 while searching for a job and then switch back to H-1B once they find a new employer?
FAQ Transcript
If the H-1B petition is received by the government within the 60-day grace period, the spouse can not only switch back but can start working immediately upon the receipt of the filing.
Rajiv's Comments in The Indian Express - End of automatic EAD extensions in the US, likely impact on Indian immigrants
Published by: The Indian Express - November 02 , 2025
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/automatic-ead-extensions-us-work-impact-immigrants-indian-10341486/
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Recording for July 10, 2025 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
FAQs: What are the risks of job seeking while on F-2 or B-1/B-2 status post-H-1B layoff || F-1 COS -- Risks of future denials, job search, and visa stamping with multiple status changes || H-4 extension (I-539) abandoned by travel? Re-filing strategy after re-entry with new I-94
Rajiv's Comments in the News - Indian parents face uncertainty over US citizenship for newborns
Published by: The Economic Times - May 27, 2025
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/migrate/indian-parents-face-un…
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Recording for May 15, 2025, Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Immigration.com
Green Card
FAQs:
1. H-1B extension beyond six years. PD is now current. I changed employer. Options.
2. Employer deducted H-1B premium fee — Will this affect visa stamping or POE?
Other Topics :
Recording for May 01, 2025, Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Agency
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration Law
Green Card
Recording for March 20, 2025, Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
FAQs:
- B-2 extension/F-1 Change of Status: Can I stay in the U.S.?
- NIW I-140 approved, I-485 denied because of change in role - Priority date retention, refiling, and porting
- Entrepreneur. Can I start a company on STEM OPT? O-1A visa and maintaining legal status
- H-1B entrepreneur, starting an MEP design firm, Employer-employee relationship, and transitioning to self-employment
Others:
Mother's I-485 pending: Advance parole for travel to India - Will it affect filing? || Cap-exempt H-1B I-140/PERM, OPT employer (Upwork), STEM OPT use, and F-1 travel to Canada || Employer-sponsored NIW I-140, FOIA request, self-petitioning, and petition validity || F-1 OPT, cap-exempt H-1B, changing to cap-subject H-1B, and H-4 EAD timing || Can I get a new H-1B visa stamp after extension approval? Travel with two valid visas? || K-1 visa for Indian fiancé: Required documents, marriage after entry, and filing for green card/EAD/advance parole || K-1 visa processing, B-1 visa travel risks, timeline, and relationship evidence ||H-1B transfer approved - How long until payroll must start? What are my options?
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