Attorney Shah Peerally's Immigration Law Talk Shows

Covering the latest on immigration law with questions and answers from the listeners. Recorded live from the KLOK 1170 AM studio on January 12 2017

Covering different topics on immigration including the future of immigration laws. Employment-based immigration, undocumented issues, Trump new immigration rules. For more information call (510) 742 5887 www.AttorneyOnAir.com

The Silicon Valley is the heaven for startups. People from all over the world want to come to California especially to the Silicon Valley to be the next ‘Google’ or ‘Facebook’. In fact, many will actually be successful. Such companies especially in the IT sector are often supported by foreign labor who have to move to the United States in order to assist the companies. Consequently, a visa is required in order for the startups or IT firm to bring foreign workers to the United States. While there are many visa options available, the H1B visa for startups is probably the most common one. This brings us to question whether a startup could be eligible to file an H1B visa.

The U.S. government takes working illegally very seriously. This audio will cover how foreign students can work in the United States. There are limited work opportunities available in the United States for F-1 students. For this reason, before coming to the United States, F-1 students must prove they have the financial ability (e.g., present bank statements) to pay for tuition and living expenses while studying. If you decide that you want to work, the first step is always to talk with your designated school official (DSO). If your DSO knows you are working without permission, they must report it through SEVIS, meaning your SEVIS record will be terminated. That means that you will have to leave the United States immediately, and you may not be allowed to return. Depending on your status and program of study, you may be eligible for the following type of employment opportunities while you study in the United States: On-Campus On-campus employment is work that F-1 students whose status is Active in SEVIS status may apply for. On-campus employment is specific to work that takes place on campus or at an off-campus location that is affiliated with the school. Examples of on-campus employment include working at a university bookstore or cafeteria. Active F-1 students may apply for on-campus employment up to 30 days before the start of classes. In order to apply, talk to your Designated School Official (D.S.O.) If approved, your D.S.O will provide you with a letter of approval. Take this letter from your D.S.O and a letter of approval from your employer to apply for a Social Security Number (SSN). All students who wish to work must apply for a Social Security Number. If you participate in on-campus employment, you may not work more than 20 hours per week when school is in session. If you have additional questions, please visit the F-1 Student, please call us at 510 7425887. Working Off-Campus Off-campus employment is work that that takes place outside of a school campus. Off-campus employment is only available to F-1 students who have completed at least one full academic year of their program of study, and who have an economic hardship that qualifies for the Department of Homeland Security’s emergent circumstances. To apply for off-campus employment, you must explain your economic hardship situation and receive approval to work from your DSO. If your DSO determines that the situation applies, he or she will recommend you and give you an updated Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Status.” Once you have the new Form I-20, you must file a Form I-765, “Application for Employment Authorization,” with USCIS within 30 days of receiving your recommendation. If U.S.C.I.S approves you to work, they will send you a Form I-766, “Employment Authorization Document,” (E.A.D) with the dates that you may work off-campus. Please note that you cannot begin to work while the Form I-765 is pending with U.S.C.I.S. If you are approved, you may work 20 hours per week when school is in session. As with on-campus employment, you must also apply for a Social Security Number. The above is just a quick guide on how foreign students on F1 can work in the United States. However, there are many issues associated with working on F1 visa. If you need help or want a consultation, we recommend you call us at 5107425887 Information provided is purely educational. You should not act or refrain to act solely on the information provided. Visit us at www.AttorneyOnAir.com for details.

By: Shah Peerally Esq. The H1B visa is always a widely discussed issue amongst those who want to enter the US for work. Today we discuss here some important aspects of the H1B Visa that will make it easier for the readers to understand it.

What Is an I-601 Waiver, and When is it Required? Some foreign nationals may be deemed inadmissible under INA 212(a), which covers bases including unlawful presence, criminal violations, and immigration fraud or misrepresentation. If a foreign national is considered inadmissible, then he or she must obtain a waiver of inadmissibility if they are seeking lawful permanent resident status. Generally, in order to successfully obtain an I-601 waiver, you must prove “extreme hardship” to a qualifying relative is moved to the applicant’s country, and that the qualifying relative can’t remain in the US without the applicant. These hardships are also weighed against “mitigating and aggravating factors.” Note that under the 601A waiver, there might be options to file the 601 waiver while insde the United States.

The Shah Peerally Law Show today covered issues such as INA 214B, dual intent visas - H1B, L1B, L1A, L2 visas. It also covered mergers and acquisition for immigration purposes effect on I-140 petitions and H1B visas.

The Shah Peerally Law Group PC Washington DC office located at 1020 16th Street NW – is stationed in the heart of Washington DC two blocks away from the White House and in the vicinity of the Unite20161006_141453d States’ most important institutions including the headquarters of the United States Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS). The office houses Attorney Sharif S. Silmi and will include support staff and other important legal positions. Washington DC office -1020 16th Street NW. Phone: 202-656-5553 sharif@peerallylaw.com

Covering topics on H4 EAD, I-140 and transfer of H1B, citizenship application and many other important immigration issues.

Immigration law with attorney Shah Peerally talking about issues on H1B, AC 21, I-140.

Immigration law show talking about H1B visas, L1 visas, I-140 and other immigration issued.

Immigration law show by attorney Shah Peerally recorded live from KLOK1170AM studio on September 15 2016 Shah Peerally law show.

http://peerallylaw.com Some frequent visas which can be used to obtain a visa to come to the United States. There are very few Mauritian immigrants in the United States. Many are unaware of the options. We hope this video will help. Information provided are for educational purposes only. You should not act or refrain to act solely on the information provided. No attorney-client relationship is created by this video. Attorney reserves the right to refuse the case. If you have any questions, feel free to call (510) 742 5887

Talking about the issues related to I-140, H1b, L1B, visa bulletin October 2016, and other immigration law issues.

The H1B visa is probably one the most sought visa in the United States. However not everybody qualifies for such a visa. This audio taken from our youtube video explains the how and when someone can get an H1b Visa. If you need help, please call us at 5107425887

Immigration and debt law show.The radio show is recorded live from KLOK 1170 studio on September 1 2016.

Immigration law show presented by attorney Shah Peerally covering important topics such as abandonment of greencards, multiple I-140 petitions, ac 21

Talking about the visa bulletin, immigration issues, I-140 problems, possible further retrogression on visa bulletins. The campaign to change the visa bulletin dates.

Law Show recorded live from KLOK 1170 AM on August 11 2016 covering issues such as I-140 petition, H1B transfers, AC21, Parents petitions, Debt Settlement and other immigration issues.

Immigration law show by attorney Shah Peerally talking about Visa Bulletin issues, I-140 petitions, H1B transfers, H1B revocation and answering live questions.

Visa Bulletin for September 2016 presented by attorney Shah Peerally.

Employment-Based Fourth Preference (EB-4) Visa Limits Reached for Special Immigrants from India The Department of State’s Visa Bulletin for August 2016 reflects a final action date of January 1, 2010*, for EB-4 visas for special immigrants from India. This means that starting on August 1, 2016, applicants from India who filed Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant on or after January 1, 2010, will not be able to obtain an immigrant visa or adjust status until new visas become available. India has reached its EB-4 visa limit as congressionally mandated for fiscal year 2016, which ends September 30. Information on EB-4 visa availability for fiscal year 2017 will appear in the Department of State’s October Visa Bulletin, which will be published this September. EB-4 visas are for special immigrants. These are individuals who may be eligible for lawful permanent resident status based on specific classifications, including Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ). What this action means to EB-4 applicants from India: Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant Petitioners from any country, including India, may continue to file Form I-360. There is no annual limit on the number of Form I‑360 petitions that USCIS may approve. Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status The final action date is January 1, 2010. This final action date will become effective August 1, 2016. USCIS will accept all properly filed submissions of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, under the EB-4 classification until July 31, 2016, and will continue to adjudicate applications while visas remain available. If you file Form I-485 under the EB-4 classification on or after August 1, 2016: We will process and make a decision on your Form I-485 only if you filed your Form I-360 petition before January 1, 2010, and your Form I-360 is ultimately approved. We will reject and return other Form I-485 applications but will continue to process Form I-360 petitions (even if submitted together with a Form I-485 that gets rejected). EB-4 applicants from other countries The final action date for special immigrant applicants for adjustment of status from India, Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras remains January 1, 2010. Applicants from Mexico should refer to Employment-Based Fourth Preference (EB-4) Visa Limits Reached for Special Immigrants from Mexico. Applicants from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras should refer to Employment-Based Fourth Preference (EB-4) Visa Limits Reached for Special Immigrants from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. We will update the Employment Based Immigration: Fourth Preference EB-4 page if any other countries reach their EB-4 visa limits. *Note: According to the Department of State’s July 2016 Visa Bulletin: “Readers should be aware that the establishment of the Employment Fourth preference Final Action date of January 1, 2010 does not mean that applicants are now subject to a wait in excess of six years. That Final Action Date is intended only to stop any further use of numbers by applicants from those countries under the FY-2016 annual limit, not to indicate how long it will be before applicants will be eligible for final action.”

http://bit.ly/august2016visabulletin The August 2016 Visa Bulletin is seeing a horrible retrogression for all including China EB1 and EB2 all categories. This is not great news, watch our analysis. "D. OVERSUBSCRIPTION OF THE INDIA EMPLOYMENT-BASED FOURTH (E4) AND CERTAIN RELIGIOUS WORKERS (SR) PREFERENCE CATEGORIES As readers were advised in the May Visa Bulletin number 92, there has been extremely high demand in the E4 and SR categories, primarily for Juvenile Court Dependent cases filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for adjustment of status. Pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act, this has now required the implementation of E4 and SR Application Final Action Dates for India, which has reached its per-country limit. This action will allow the Department to hold worldwide number use within the maximum allowed under the FY-2016 annual limits. The India E4 and SR dates will become CURRENT for October. E. OVERSUBSCRIPTION OF THE CHINA AND INDIA EMPLOYMENT-BASED FIRST (E1) PREFERENCE CATEGORIES Readers were advised in item F of the July Visa Bulletin number 94, that it would be necessary to impose a date for these two countries no later than September. The continued high level of demand for E1 numbers for USCIS adjustment of status applicants has required the establishment of a date for August. This has been done in an attempt to hold number use within the Worldwide E1 annual limit. The E1 date for these two countries will once again become CURRENT for October, the first month of fiscal year 2017. F. OVERSUBSCRIPTION OF THE WORLDWIDE, EL SALVADOR, GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, MEXICO, AND PHILIPPINES EMPLOYMENT-BASED SECOND (E2) PREFERENCE CATEGORIES Readers were advised in item F of the July Visa Bulletin number 94, that it was likely that a date would be imposed by September. Continued high demand for numbers for USCIS adjustment of status applicants has required the establishment of a date for August. This action has been required to hold number use within the Worldwide E2 annual limit. The date for these countries will once again become CURRENT for October, the first month of fiscal year 2017. G. VISA AVAILABILITY Number use in the Worldwide F2A and F3 preference categories has increased dramatically, and is quickly approaching those fiscal year 2016 annual limits. Therefore, it may be necessary to retrogress those final application dates for the month of September. Any retrogression in the F2A and F3 preference categories would be temporary, with those dates returning to the latest reached during FY-2016 when the October dates are announced." Information provided are for educational purposes only. You should not act or refrain to act solely on the information provided. No attorney-client relationship is created by this video. Attorney reserves the right to refuse the case. If you have any questions, feel free to call (510) 742 5887

IT consulting companies are faced with multiple issues related to in house projects. Recently we are witnessing many revocations after approvals based on H1B in house projects. This podcast covers the issues related to in house projects and H1Bs.

In this show we cover important issues relating to H4 and H4 EAD, I-140 petitions, I-140 revocations, family petitions, parents petitions and other immigration issues. Listen to the show and find more online http://attorneyonair.com

Immigration Law Show by attorney Shah Peerally covering the sad news coming from the US supreme court on DAPA and DACA. It also covers issues related to I-140 petitions, H4 EAD, H4 Visa and other important visas. http://AttorneyOnAir.com

VAWA - Violence Against Women Act is a very powerful tool which can help many immigrants in abusive relationship. Listen to attorney Sharif Silmi talking about a VAWA case which we have just won. He also explains the U visa. Please share.

Many are wondering how they can open a branch or subsidiary in the United States and ultimately travel to the United States. The L1A is good option which can turn into a permanent residence under EB1c. It is also an alternatives for those individuals and employees from India and China who have been waiting for years under the EB2 and EB3 categories. This video by attorney Sharif Silmi from the Shah Peerally Law Group PC and Immi Law Help Inc. addresses this issue. Watch it and call us at (510) 742 5887, should you have any questions.

Many are facing the sad situation of being terminated while they are on H1B status. This podcast covers the issues related to this lay-off situation. http://peerallylaw.com

Shah Peerally Law Show covering immigration issues such as H1B alternatives, E visas, EB5 etc. http://attorneyonair.com

VAWA is Violence Against Women Act. Although it sounds that this law is limited to women, it also applies to men who are subjected to abuses. Check the podcast on the matter. http://peerallylaw.com

Recently many from the Middle East callers and potential clients have been calling us from the Middle East to check on how they can move to the United States. This podcast covers the options for business, investors and employment options from people coming from the middle east. For more information call us at 510 7425887.

This podcast covers four of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to H4 EAD. It is often the main reasons why people actually shift to H4 work authorization document or refrain to move to H4 EAD. We hope it helps. For more information on H4 EADs or H4 visas, please visit http://www.H4toEad.com

In many USCIS or immigration petition a birth certificate is required. Unfortunately many times in many countries such as India, Pakistan and Afghanistan there is no birth certificate available. This podcast talks about how to deal with unavailability of a birth certificate.

The Shah Peerally Law Show on Thursday June 16 2016 include issues such as H4 visas, H4 EAD, work permits, questions and answers on AC 21, naturalization interviews,etc. http://attorneyonair.com

According to an article on CNN, Trump's proposal on banning people from countries affected by terrorism will ultimately have an impact on dozens of countries in the world. It will also likely affect around 10.5m visitors and business people around the world. http://immigrationlegalblog.com/2016/06/according-trump-almost-10-5-million-people-will-ban-entering-america/

The USCIS usually conduct an interview on many adjustment of status cases including marriage petitions, parents petitions, and something on employment based greencards. There is usually a stigma attached to these interviews. This podcast by attorney Shah Peerally tries to explain the issues involved in the interviews. For more information please visit http://peerallylaw.com

Just like the Visa Bulletin for India, the waiting time at the US consulate for India is totally backlogged. This what AILA posted today. U.S. Consular Posts in India are currently experiencing extraordinary wait times for nonimmigrant visa (NIV) interview appointments. At the time of this writing, the current wait times for all NIV categories other than B, F, and J are: Chennai – 75 days Hyderabad – 93 days Kolkata – 96 days Mumbai – 88 days New Delhi – 100 days http://www.peerallylaw.com/visa-us-consular-india-highly-backlogged/

The sad event of Orlando will definitely have an impact on immigration. This law show talks about knowing your rights as an immigrant but also about other issues on immigration including H1b visa, OPT, L1, EB1 visas. For more information please call (510) 742 5887

If your Priority Date meets the most recent Cut-off Date, or is likely to become current soon, the NVC will: Invoice you for your visa application fees Collect your visa application and supporting documentation Hold your visa petition until an interview can be scheduled with a consular officer at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. If your Priority Date DOES NOT meet the most recent Cut-off Date, the NVC will notify you and hold your petition until your Priority Date meets the most recent Cut-off Date or is likely to become current soon. As your Priority Date gets closer to the Cut-off Date, NVC will contact you to start processing. The Department of State updates the Cut-off Dates on a monthly basis in the Visa Bulletin. http://peerallylaw.com

The EB1A is issued for those who have extraordinary abilities. While there is a misconception that you have to have a Phd. to obtain an EB1A, some applicants with Phd might be denied while non-Phd might actually get an EB1A. For more information visit http://www.peerallylaw.com/en/content/view/eb-1a-extra-ordinary-ability-faqs/

Immigration law show by attorney Shah Peerally covering different issues of immigration law including the visa bulletin, citizenship and many other immigration matters. http://immigrationlegalblog.com

VAWA is one of the most powerful legislation protection people who have been abused in their marriages. Note that VAWA can actually be used for men also. The elements of VAWA requires 1. The spouse of the abused was at least a permanent resident (Greencard holder) 2. The abused entered in a bona fide marriage 3. The applicant was victim of abuse(s) 4. The applicant has good moral character. VAWA petitions are very helpful to protect such victims. For more information on VAWA, please visit http://www.peerallylaw.com or call us at 510 7425887.

Birth Certificates (BC) is an important component of your application for adjustment of status or when filing for your greencard and in other immigration proceedings. Unfortunately some countries such as India, Pakistan,or Afghanistan at some point in time, there was no BC. This podcast from our video explains how to deal with the unavailability of birth certificates. Podcast presented by attorney Shah Peerally.

This is a quick guide on how to bring your parents to the United States. It guides you a step by step basis what paperwork to file and what is the law related to the filing of parents petitions. You should take this only on an educational basis and not act or refrain to act solely on the information provided. If you need help please call us at (510) 7425887

AILA is calling on samples of cases denied based on the Simeio case. The H1B Amendment cases have lately been somehow a big hurdle for many companies which constantly move their employees. As such many lawyers have been contacting AILA to ask for some sort of relief. http://www.peerallylaw.com/aila-calling-samples-cases-denials-based-simeio-decision/

Everyday thousands of visitors, students and greencard holders cross through the port of entries including airports. Many do not get questioned heavily on their entry while others do get many questions. This audio podcast try to give you an idea of the possible questions at the airport. http://www.peerallylaw.com/happens-port-entry-airport-entering-non-immigrant-visa/

The law show covered topics on UCLA shooting, Indian community backlash, immigration backlash, E3 visas, EB2 delays, citizenship, debt settlement and other legal issues. Information provided is purely educational. You should not act or refrain to act solely on the information provided.

Following the Buzzfeed article, the Senator's intervention and our video and podcast, many students are panicking on what happens next? This podcast hopefully might shed some lights. Information provided is purely educational. You should not act or refrain to act solely on the information provided. You should contact an attorney if you have any questions.

With the H1B cap finished and L1 visas are short. Many companies are looking for alternatives for their foreign employees. The B1 in lieu of the H1B is one of those alternatives. This podcast gives a quick overview of the B1 in lieu of the H1B. Information provided is purely educational. For more information visit http://www.peerallylaw.com

Shah Peerally Law Show on May 26 2016 covering a number of important topics including AC21, I-140, EAD, F1 visa, OPT etc. The show have question and answers