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I have always been confused about postmarked vs received date when it comes to deadlines with USCIS. Not sure which one they go by. 

Thank you geowrian for your detailed answer. 

Hello,

My H1-B extension is being mailed on May 22. There is also an Executive Order expected on May 22.

I have two questions:

1) If the H1-B extension is mailed through overnight FedEx on May 21 and reaches USCIS before 10:00 am on May 22, will the Executive Order apply to my application?

2) If the H1-B extension is postmarked on May 22 and mailed through the regular 2-3 days FedEx delivery and reaches USCIS on May 26 or 27, will the Executive Order apply to my application ?

Thank you

Hello,

Has anyone who has been in a similar situation please reply?

Thank you

My father is citizen of India. He was issued a B1/B2 visa in India in Aug 2009. 

His name on his passport in Aug 2009: 
Surname : (blank) 
Given Name : AA BB CC 

His name on his B1/B2 visa in Aug 2009: 
Surname : CC 
Given Name : AA BB 

He has made five trips (duration : 2 months) between 2009-2017 without any issues. The visits are about visiting family and maybe a bit of travel. He renewed his passport in 2017 and his name appears the same as his previous passport. He is currently applying to renew his B1/B2 visa and the DS-160 form requires him to enter a surname. 

I see the following two options: 

Option #1: Copy all his names under "Given name" to his surname and say FNU for his given names in DS-160 as below 
Surname : AA BB CC 
Given Name : FNU 

Option #2: Use the order of names in his previous visa: 
Surname : CC 
Given Name : AA BB 

Questions: 
1) Which option is the correct one? 

2) If Option #1 is fine, will there be issues if he is sponsored for a green card in the future and will need a SSN etc? If there will be issues, is it okay to wait until that time to change the names in his passport? 

Thank you