I have dealt with many lawyers before and none has impressed me like Hasan. I am one of those I.T. geeks who has a full-time H1B visa from one company and needed a part-time visa in order to work for a different company. The first lawyer I contacted was very unhelpful. The legal profession is not my domain and it is always very helpful if you have someone who can guide you through the legal maze. The first lawyer was totally uncooperative and outright condescending. I vividly remember picking up a phone book and looking for an immigration attorney and that is how I found Mr. Abdullah. Yes, it was a lot of work – the paperwork needed was immense but finally it all paid off.
Thank you Hasan!
From: S.O.
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Information provided above is for educational purposes only. One should not act or refrain to act solely based on the information provided. You should consult an attorney to assess your case before proceeding.
Shah Peerally is an attorney licensed in California practicing immigration law and debt settlement. He has featured as an expert legal analyst for many TV networks such as NDTV, Times Now and Sitarree TV. Articles about Shah Peerally and his work have appeared on newspapers such as San Jose Mercury News, Oakland Tribune, US Fiji Times, Mauritius Le Quotidien, Movers & Shakers and other prominent international newspapers. His work has been commended by Congress women Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Lee. He has a weekly radio show on KLOK 1170AM and frequently participates in legal clinics in churches, temples and mosques. His law group, Shah Peerally Law Group, has represented clients all over the United States constantly dealing with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Custom Enforcement(ICE) and CBP (Customs Border Patrol (CBP) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This department was formerly known as the Immigration and Nationality Services (INS).
I wanted to transfer my H1 to a small company plus I wanted a part time H1, which made my situation and case bit more complicated especially in context of economic circumstances.
My lawyer listened to my situation patiently, I was satisfied that he had concern for me. Since my case was complicated so I needed a seasoned lawyer who not only was a knowledgeable and seasoned professional but at the same time someone who had concern for me. While working with my lawyer Hasan, I found that he listened to me patiently and was my well wisher, it was not only about money, it was about my life. The way my lawyer analyzed facts for me, guided me and helped me out of way was amazing. I suggest anybody who is looking for H1 lawyer to work with Hasan no matter how complicated your case is, believe me you are in best hands out there in market.
He worked very professionally but at the same time he had human approach to deal with my complicated case. He was honest and gave me time, whenever I felt anxious and called him, he talked to me, I got more than perfect service and I am very thankful.
From: V.K.
Important: The testimonials or endorsements on this website do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. Each case is different and success in one case does not warrant or guarantee success in other similar cases or situations.
Information provided above is for educational purposes only. One should not act or refrain to act solely based on the information provided. You should consult an attorney to assess your case before proceeding.
Shah Peerally is an attorney licensed in California practicing immigration law and debt settlement. He has featured as an expert legal analyst for many TV networks such as NDTV, Times Now and Sitarree TV. Articles about Shah Peerally and his work have appeared on newspapers such as San Jose Mercury News, Oakland Tribune, US Fiji Times, Mauritius Le Quotidien, Movers & Shakers and other prominent international newspapers. His work has been commended by Congress women Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Lee. He has a weekly radio show on KLOK 1170AM and frequently participates in legal clinics in churches, temples and mosques. His law group, Shah Peerally Law Group, has represented clients all over the United States constantly dealing with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Custom Enforcement(ICE) and CBP (Customs Border Patrol (CBP) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This department was formerly known as the Immigration and Nationality Services (INS).
So you’ve been laid off or have been benched without pay, and you’re concerned about your H-1B work status. Perhaps you’ve been without employment for months, and finally found an interested employer who told you that they would hire you, but their attorney told them that you were not fine to transfer because you don’t have pay stubs to prove that you were maintaining status. People have told you the standard advice that “there is no grace period” in H-1B once you lose your job, and that you are therefore now unlawfully present in the US.
The truth of the matter is, even when you’ve been laid off or benched, you might not necessarily have to leave the country, especially if your termination was due to your employer’s unscrupulous conduct. Factors that weigh into the analysis as to whether you may port your H-1B to an new employer in the US include: 1) whether you have an unexpired H-1B visa in your passport, 2) whether your employer failed to pay you for your work, 3) whether your employer threatened you in any way, and 4) how long you’ve been without pay.
The following flowchart relating to applying for a change of H-1B employer gives an idea of how these factors come into play:
Great care must be exercised in deciding how to proceed if you’ve been laid off while in H-1B status, because consequences of being an overstayer can be disastrous. For example, if an individual is an overstayer for 180 days or more, a 3-year inadmissibility bar is triggered. So although this article provides some optimism, in certain cases, it really is a good idea to leave the country immediately. A discussion of the best course of action with a knowledgeable immigration attorney is of great importance.
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Information provided above is for educational purposes only. One should not act or refrain to act solely based on the information provided. You should consult an attorney to assess your case before proceeding.
Shah Peerally is an attorney licensed in California practicing immigration law and debt settlement. He has featured as an expert legal analyst for many TV networks such as NDTV, Times Now and Sitarree TV. Articles about Shah Peerally and his work have appeared on newspapers such as San Jose Mercury News, Oakland Tribune, US Fiji Times, Mauritius Le Quotidien, Movers & Shakers and other prominent international newspapers. His work has been commended by Congress women Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Lee. He has a weekly radio show on KLOK 1170AM and frequently participates in legal clinics in churches, temples and mosques. His law group, Shah Peerally Law Group, has represented clients all over the United States constantly dealing with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Custom Enforcement(ICE) and CBP (Customs Border Patrol (CBP) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This department was formerly known as the Immigration and Nationality Services (INS).
On Feb. 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (commonly known as the “stimulus bill”), Public Law 111-5. The stimulus bill contained the Employ American Workers Act (“EAWA”), Pub. L. 111-5, Div. A, Title XVI, § 1611.
EAWA took effect on Feb. 17, 2009 and will expire on Feb. 17, 2011.
EAWA prevents a company from displacing U.S. workers when hiring H-1B specialty occupation workers if the company received funds through the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), Pub. L. 110-343, Div. A, Title I, or under section 13 of the Federal Reserve Act (collectively referred to “covered funding”).
EAWA affects the current Labor Condition Application (LCA) process administered by Department of Labor (DOL) and the USCIS petition process for companies seeking H-1B workers. Companies subject to EAWA will now need to make new statements regarding recruitment and hiring of U.S. workers.
Under EAWA, any company that received covered funding and seeks to hire H-1B workers is considered to be an “H-1B dependent employer.”
H-1B Dependent Employer
An H-1B dependent employer must make the following additional attestations to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) when filing a Labor Condition Application (LCA)
The employer has taken or will take good faith steps meeting industry-wide standards to recruit U.S. and will offer compensation that is at least as great as those offered to the H-1B nonimmigrant. U.S. workers are defined as U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent resident aliens, refugees, asylees, or other immigrants authorized to be employed in the United States (i.e., workers other than nonimmigrant aliens)
The employer has offered or will offer the job to any U.S. worker who applied and is equally or better qualified for the job that is intended for the H-1B nonimmigrant
The employer will not displace any similarly employed U.S. worker within the period beginning 90 days before and ending 90 days after the date of filing a petition for an H-1B nonimmigrant supported by this application. A U.S. worker is displaced if the worker is laid off from a job that is essentially the equivalent of the job for which an H-1B nonimmigrant is sought
The employer will not place an H-1B worker to work for another employer unless it has inquired whether the other employer has displaced or will displace a U.S. worker within 90 days before or after the placement of the H-1B worker.
See the link to the right to the Department of Labor Web Site.
Affected U.S. Companies
USCIS is working with the Department of the Treasury, the Federal Reserve and other relevant agencies to identify companies that have received covered funding. USCIS, however, expects companies seeking to hire H-1B workers to know whether or not they have received covered funding and act accordingly with respect to hiring an H-1B nonimmigrant.
EAWA only applies to U.S. companies that received covered funding and want to hire new H-1B workers.
The normal exception to the H-1B dependent employer requirements that an H-1B nonimmigrant is exempt from the dependency calculation if the individual earns a salary of at least $60,000 or has a master’s degree or higher is not applicable to companies that have received covered funding.
H-1B Nonimmigrant
An H-1B nonimmigrant is a foreign national who comes to the United States temporarily to work in a specialty occupation. A specialty occupation position is one that generally requires a bachelor’s degree or higher and specialized knowledge.
For more information please see the link to the left for H-1B Specialty Occupations under Temporary Workers.
How EAWA Applies to H-1B Hires
EAWA applies to any “hire” taking place on or after Feb. 17, 2009, and before Feb. 17, 2011. EAWA defines “hire” as an employer permitting a new employee to commence a period of employment; that is, the introduction of a new employee to the employer’s U.S. workforce.
EAWA applies to
Any LCA or petition filed on or after Feb. 17, 2009 involving any employment by a new employer, including concurrent employment and regardless of whether the beneficiary is already in H-1B status.
New employment (hires) based on a petition approved before Feb. 17, 2009, if the H-1B employee had not actually commenced employment before that date.
EAWA does not apply to
A petition to extend the H-1B status of a current employee with the same employer.
A petition seeking to change the status of a current U.S. work-authorized employee to H-1B status with the same employer.
If You Are Filing an H-1B Petition
Please comply with the following in order to avoid processing delays
Use a version of Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, with a revision date of March 11, 2009 or later and ensure that you properly answer Question A.1.d on the H-1B Data Collection and Filing Fee Exemption Supplement, or
Submit page 13 of Form I-129 with a revision date of March 11, 2009 or later and answer Question A.1.d. if you are using a version of Form I-129 with a revision date earlier than March 11, 2009
If You Have Repaid Covered Funding
USCIS understands that some employers who received covered funding may have subsequently repaid their obligations.
Employers who have repaid their obligations should answer “no” to Question A.1.d. on the H-1B Data Collection and Filing Fee Exemption Supplement.
If an employer wishes to provide further information with the petition to assist USCIS in determining that its statement regarding its status for purposes of EAWA is correct, it may do so.
For information on whether covered funding obligations have been repaid, recipients of TARP funding should seek guidance from the Department of Treasury, or the Federal Reserve, by seeing the links to the right.
Please Note: Processing delays or a denial of the H-1B petition may result if the LCA statements do not correspond with the H-1B petition, unless any inconsistency is explained in the petition.
For example, if the LCA includes the additional statements, but Question A.1.d is answered “no,” the employer can explain that it had received covered funding at the time of filing the LCA but repaid the obligation before filing the Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, (Form I-129).
However, if the employer indicates on its petition that it received covered funding, but the LCA does not contain the proper statements relating to H-1B dependent employers, the H-1B petition will be denied.
Information provided above is for educational purposes only. One should not act or refrain to act solely based on the information provided. You should consult an attorney to assess your case before proceeding.
Shah Peerally is an attorney licensed in California practicing immigration law and debt settlement. He has featured as an expert legal analyst for many TV networks such as NDTV, Times Now and Sitarree TV. Articles about Shah Peerally and his work have appeared on newspapers such as San Jose Mercury News, Oakland Tribune, US Fiji Times, Mauritius Le Quotidien, Movers & Shakers and other prominent international newspapers. His work has been commended by Congress women Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Lee. He has a weekly radio show on KLOK 1170AM and frequently participates in legal clinics in churches, temples and mosques. His law group, Shah Peerally Law Group, has represented clients all over the United States constantly dealing with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Custom Enforcement(ICE) and CBP (Customs Border Patrol (CBP) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This department was formerly known as the Immigration and Nationality Services (INS).
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A recent memo released by the USCIS service center is causing high anxiety and concerns, among IT consulting firms, in regards to filing for H1B. Our latest immigration article “ Will the Donald Neufeld Memo regarding H1B be a harmless paper Tiger?” provides an initial analysis of the situation. At the above-mentioned seminar, we will discuss such issues and possible solutions based on our knowledge.
Our US immigration law firm in the Bay Area has already handled more than a thousand immigration cases and more.
Indeed, we are already entering the H1B season and many companies often wait the final days to select their candidates. This year, Shah Peerally Law Group PC is advising their clients to be ready early. The Bay Area Law firm has also published a paper on “Reasons Why Companies Should Prepare their H1Bs early- Delays Caused by i-Cert Glitches” to encourage you to seek assistance early.
“We understand your issues, we understand you. Let our experience, dedication and compassion be at your service. Our success stories and testimonials speak for us”, Shah Peerally, Esq.
Information provided above is for educational purposes only. One should not act or refrain to act solely based on the information provided. You should consult an attorney to assess your case before proceeding.
Shah Peerally is an attorney licensed in California practicing immigration law and debt settlement. He has featured as an expert legal analyst for many TV networks such as NDTV, Times Now and Sitarree TV. Articles about Shah Peerally and his work have appeared on newspapers such as San Jose Mercury News, Oakland Tribune, US Fiji Times, Mauritius Le Quotidien, Movers & Shakers and other prominent international newspapers. His work has been commended by Congress women Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Lee. He has a weekly radio show on KLOK 1170AM and frequently participates in legal clinics in churches, temples and mosques. His law group, Shah Peerally Law Group, has represented clients all over the United States constantly dealing with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Custom Enforcement(ICE) and CBP (Customs Border Patrol (CBP) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This department was formerly known as the Immigration and Nationality Services (INS).
On January 8, 2010, Donald Neufeld, Associate Director of Service Center Operations, has released a guidance memo to USCIS Service Center Directors on adjudicating H-1B petitions. It specifically provides guidelines for service center directors to decide the issue of whether an “employer-employee” relationship exists when an employer files an H-1B petition.
The Donald Neufeld Memo has been a source of great concern to employment-based immigration lawyers and IT consulting companies across the country. The question is whether this memo will be a real tiger, or instead, a paper tiger that only appears threatening but is in fact harmless.
Right of Control is Emphasized
The memo states that USCIS has relied on common law principles and Supreme Court cases to determine what constitutes an employer-employee relationship. The specific case which this memo cites is “Nationwide Mutual Ins. Co. v. Darden, 503 US 318 (1992).” According to this case, an employer-employee relationship is established when considering a totality of circumstances, and lists the following factors:
1) Does the petitioner supervise the beneficiary and is such supervision off-site or on-site?
2) If the supervision is off-site, how does the petitioner maintain such supervision, i.e. weekly calls, reporting back to main office routinely, or site visits by the petitioner?
3) Does the petitioner have the right to control the work of the beneficiary on a day-to-day basis if such control is required?
4) Does the petitioner provide the tools or instrumentalities needed for the beneficiary to perform the duties of employment?
5) Does the petitioner hire, pay, and have the ability to fire the beneficiary?
6) Does the petitioner evaluate the work-product of the beneficiary, i.e. progress/performance reviews?
7) Does the petitioner claim the beneficiary for tax purposes? Does the petitioner provide the beneficiary any employee benefits?
9) Does the beneficiary use proprietary information of the petitioner in order to perform the duties of employment?
10) Does the beneficiary produce an end-product that is directly linked to the petitioner’s line of business?
11) Does the petitioner have the ability to control the manner and means in which the work product of the beneficiary is accomplished?
Attorneys have observed that most of the above criteria do not necessary apply to IT consulting companies since most IT consulting companies do not directly supervise the work of their employees. Furthermore, the workers usually implement the end-client’s tools, and proprietary information rather than anything that belongs to the IT consulting company.
The Memo Takes Direct Aim at IT Consulting Companies
After the memo provides the basic criteria to determine whether an employer-employee relationship exists, it then provides examples of situations that do and do not qualify a petitioner as an employer. The passage referring to “Third Party Placement/‘Job Shops’” is what is creating the most alarm. The passage specifically states that the following scenario is not a valid employer-employee relationship:
“The petitioner is a computer consulting company. The petitioner has contracts with numerous outside companies in which it supplies these companies with employees to fulfill specific staffing needs. The specific positions are not outlined in the contract between the petitioner and the third-party company but are staffed on an as-needed basis. The beneficiary is a computer analyst. The beneficiary has been assigned to work for the third- party company to fill a core position to maintain the third-party company’s payroll. Once placed at the client company, the beneficiary reports to a manger who works for the third-party company. The beneficiary does not report to the petitioner for work assignments, and all work assignments are determined by the third-party company. The petitioner does not control how the beneficiary will complete daily tasks, and no proprietary information of the petitioner is used by the beneficiary to complete any work assignments. The beneficiary’s end-product, the payroll, is not in any way related to the petitioner’s line of business, which is computer consulting. The beneficiary’s progress reviews are completed by the client company, not the petitioner.
[Petitioner Has No Right to Control; No Exercise of Control]
So it appears that USCIS has taken direct aim to limit H-1Bs from going to IT consulting company employees.
The Neufeld Memo Will Not Change How we File H-1B Petitions for IT Consulting Company – Agent Acting as Employer Alternative
The Neufeld memo specifically addresses situations where a “United States employer” is filing an H-1B petition, but there is an alternate track which practitioners may successfully use for H-1B petitions for IT consulting companies. This alternate track involves expressing that the IT consulting company is not a direct employer, but rather an “agent acting as an employer.”
The Neufeld memo seems to misguide the reader into thinking that only direct employers may file H-1B petitions. However, the H-1B regulation, 8 CRF 214(h)(2)(i)(F) specifically states that “A United States agent may file a petition in cases involving workers who are traditionally self-employed or workers who use agents to arrange short-term employment on their behalf with numerous employers.” Furthermore, the petition filed by an agent performing the function of an employer must “guarantee wages and other terms and conditions of employment by contractual agreement with the beneficiary of the petition… (and) provide an itinerary of definite employment… (and) in questionable cases, a contract between the employers and the beneficiary may be required.”
In IT consulting company H-1B petitions, we have always expressed that employees placed at an end client location are working for an “agent performing the function of an employer.” As the regulations demand, we provide detailed itineraries of service and proof that wages and terms of employment are guaranteed by the petitioner, in addition to contracts between the employers and the beneficiary, or at least letters from the end-client confirming the employment relationship.
Conclusion
Only time will tell how this memo will be applied in practice. It could be possible that USCIS will abuse its discretion against IT consulting company petitions, even in petitions that clearly establish that the employer is an agent acting as an employer. But any time USCIS abuses its discretion, there will be a landslide of appeals. There is likelihood that it will not be “the end of the world” for IT consulting companies seeking to employ H-1B workers, and that the memo is indeed merely a paper tiger.
Information provided above is for educational purposes only. One should not act or refrain to act solely based on the information provided. You should consult an attorney to assess your case before proceeding.
Shah Peerally is an attorney licensed in California practicing immigration law and debt settlement. He has featured as an expert legal analyst for many TV networks such as NDTV, Times Now and Sitarree TV. Articles about Shah Peerally and his work have appeared on newspapers such as San Jose Mercury News, Oakland Tribune, US Fiji Times, Mauritius Le Quotidien, Movers & Shakers and other prominent international newspapers. His work has been commended by Congress women Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Lee. He has a weekly radio show on KLOK 1170AM and frequently participates in legal clinics in churches, temples and mosques. His law group, Shah Peerally Law Group, has represented clients all over the United States constantly dealing with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Custom Enforcement(ICE) and CBP (Customs Border Patrol (CBP) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This department was formerly known as the Immigration and Nationality Services (INS).
Hi Shah,
I would like to thank you for all of your help with my case. Over the past several years I have consulted dozens of lawyers and have had no reconciliation to my status. In fact, many of these lawyers flatly told me that I had no case and should just return to my home country. For nearly a decade, I lived in a constant state of uncertainty. When I met with you last August, I had all but given up.
You were very reassuring to me and I sensed that you truly understood my frustration. What struck me most was your in-depth knowledge of the law. I had never received this compassion or intelligent poise from any other law firm I contacted. In fact, the only thing these other “professionals” seemed interested in was money.
I now have my permanent green card thanks to you and I will be forever grateful. It has been such a long, stressful journey that I sometimes cannot believe that it’s finally over. But it is, and it is because of your hard work.
I wish you continued success and all the happiness that life can offer. You are truly providing an important service. I wish all lawyers shared your integrity.
Sincerely,
Danielle
When we were betrayed by an immigration attorney and losing a lot of money we became so frustrated didnt know where to go we hard Shah on TV explaining about immigration and green card so we called and made an appointment to see him, after we met him we felt so confident and gave all required documents with a very reasonable amount of fee in April of this year 2011 and now we have our green card in hand, we were blessed to have him as our attorney and highly recommend him for his professional and honest work. I would like to thank Shah, Hassan and Sony and God bless you all.
PERM Labor Certification & Adjustment of Status
My name is David from Indonesia, using shah because recommendation from my previous lawyer, i am very pleased with his knowledge and ability to take care my situation (H1b with extension the 6th year thru green card with PERM process)
Even though i only have bachelor degree and i knew im on hard situation, but got my approval within 2 yrs with 1 month LC processed AMAZING WORK SHAH! Note from our office: This case had a major problem with ability to pay. We were able to successfully use the personal assets of the owner of the business to overcome the issue.
Business Visitor Visa Extension
Hasan has been a shiny day after a storm of catastrophic lawyers that I had been recommended by friends. I found his firm through a forum link recommending his firm for EB-2 NIW and outstanding Avvo ratings. I was not disappointed. My situation is I entered the US on a B-1 and the (confused) CBP granted only 30 days vs 6 months requested, and a “No Extension of Status” bonus on my I-94. I initially approached Hasan to consider a delicate change of status to EB-2 NIW. He responded in a very timely fashion and after meeting, rightfully evaluated that it was not a possible path. But Hasan later outlined that he could do an extension of status in spite of the “No EOS” mark on my I-94. He guided me through filling the case diligently, and took great care in the file and did not let aside any details, to the contrary of other lawyers I have dealt with in the past. Against odds and the opinion of my previous lawyer, the extension was approved. I have only two words: Thank You
-Tarik A.
Parents\' Petition
I would like to recommend the Law Offices of Shah Peerally
www.peerallylaw.com/ for the parent(s) green card
processing. I hired them for my mother’s green card processing
(California) and got the green card in a little over 5 months, without
having to go for an interview. The interview is usually waived if the
documentation that is mailed in is precise and complete.
My answer to the (anticipated) question of – Why did you hire an
attorney, is the process not simple? … I am aware that a lot of people
file for this processing without an attorney and are successful in
processing the green card. A couple of my close friends ran into one
glitch or the other in the recent times, which took them well over 18
months. Not wanting to risk this and also not having the bandwidth to
follow up the paper work, the law changes, I decided to hire an attorney.
I asked for recommendations on this list and another Oracle employee
recommended Mr. Peerally. I talked to a few other attorneys as well. I
found Mr. Peerally’s fees to be competitive. I found out that some
attorneys charge their hourly rate if you want them to go for the
interview with you. Mr. Peerally’s fees include the interview appearance
and also the mock-interview in his office. To talk with an attorney,
some Law Offices asked me to mail in a consultation check ( which ranged
from $80 to $250 ). Mr. Peerally was gracious to take my first call,
outline the process and answer some of my specific questions. I was
impressed with his friendly attitude and the depth of his knowledge and
decided to hire him.
During our first meeting in his office, we went over the specifics of
the case, the documentation that would be required. He outlined the
potential problems that may arise (specifically to do with the name
changes in the Marathi community ), he outlined the potential solutions.
They gave me a list of doctors for the medical. I mailed this
documentation to their office. During the second meeting they had the
packet put together and ready to go after our signatures. He had the
documentation in there for most of the anticipated problems – which I
think made a big difference in the processing time.
The process did run into a hiccup – USCIS could not get legible finger
prints for my mother – she did the fingerprinting three times. To get
around this, they asked us to submit a criminal clearance. Mr. Peerally
guided us very well through the process, which required getting precise
documentation from India in addition to the California clearance.
All through the process, Mr. Peerally and his office staff were prompt
on the email. They kept me informed about the next step, anticipated
time frame and also guided us through the SSN application, State Id, DL
applications.
I would recommend this law firm !
Thanks
Dipti
Self-Incorporated H1B
I have dealt with many lawyers before and none has impressed me like Hasan. I am one of those I.T. geeks who has a full-time H1B visa from one company and needed a part-time visa in order to work for a different company. The first lawyer I contacted was very unhelpful. The legal profession is not my domain and it is always very helpful if you have someone who can guide you through the legal maze. The first lawyer was totally uncooperative and outright condescending. I vividly remember picking up a phone book and looking for an immigration attorney and that is how I found Mr. Abdullah. Yes, it was a lot of work – the paperwork needed was immense but finally it all paid off.
A Unique Story
To whom it may concern:
1994, my new Thai wife Kangana and my step daughter May and I were thrilled! We had just been married in Thailand and were very happy. I had steady employment as well as Khan. In 1996 this all changed suddenly. The collapse of the Asian economy had come. No work for me but to teach English to students for $5.00 a day and Khan lost her job as well.
No problem I explained to my new family! You are now married to an AMERICAN! We can move to the states any time we want to. I’ll go to the embassy tomorrow!
I did and was I in for a shock. I found out I was nothing but a second class citizen for marrying a foreigner. It took us 6 years, thousands of dollars, letters and phone calls to the governor of my state and my wife and me being treated like a traitor and a terrorist to get just a vacation visa.
After we finally got to the states I realized I needed help to cut through the lies, red tape and misinformation the immigration department willfully extends to immigrant family’s trying the legal waters for themselves. I was fortunate enough to see Shah Peerally’s ad on the internet. I called the phone number and to my surprise Shah himself answered.
After about a 20 minute chat of our circumstances, Shah assured me he could help our family and that is just what happened. After meeting with Shah and his team they took care of EVERYTHING including keeping us on track and on time with court appearances, depositions, paperwork and just everything! Shah’s team, coupled with his experience in immigration is what you need if you are on the right side of the law and want the best to represent you and your family.
I can think of no better recommendation than Shah Peerally and firm for help in immigration or other legal areas. Shah takes every case personally as well as professionally. Their actions secured my family’s documentation, entry and road to American citizenship and ultimately our ability to move on and live our lives as normal human beings.
Very sincerely
David B. Oliver
Industrial engineer and American citizen
H-1B for High Tech Worker
Hasan, I just wanted to let you know that I got my H1B visa from the US Embassy in my country. They also stated that because you did such a good job with the filing process, I was able to get it the very next day. Thanks for doing an excellent job. Note from our office: This H1B petition required more work than usual, since we had to combine experience with an Associates degree, along with supporting evidence of relevant expertise to establish that the candidate had the equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree.
Douglas H.
GC obtained
I just received news from the USCIS that my new card is being produced.
I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the help you have given me over the last few years. You were friendly, honest, caring and helpful. And in the years to come I will always look back and remember you for your help and sincerity.
Thank you very, very much. May god bless you and yours with great success!
Admiration and Gratitude,
Bhanu
H1B for Startup!
I had the pleasure of meeting the professionals at the Peerally Law group in 2010. I explained to Shah how my situation was extremely delicate, not to mention short on time. I had recently graduated from a top University and saw my chances of maintaining my legal status growing dim in the job market. I felt like I had fallen through the cracks of Immigration law to be cast aside and forgotten. I was worried about starting my career in my home country of Panama where earning prospects are slim, but I found a great job just in the nick of time and the Peerally Law group helped me gain my work visa. Shah and Company mobilized a quick plan of action for me and even at the difficult and critical moments in the process, SP Law was there, on top of the situation always knowing what to do next. They understood the hardships of my case, namely, that the company which was looking to hire me was less than a year old. This presented some challenges for the case but they never hesitated to lend a hand. I am forever grateful for their hard work and expertise. In just a half year, my life turned around and now I’m doing better than I ever imagined. I am so happy to join the United States work force and help this great country get back on the right track producing goods and being competitive from a manufacturing standpoint. Peerally Law really saved me and took great care in handling my case so i want to send a big THANKYOU to them all!
-Derek Urrutia
Difficult I-751 removal case.
I went to see Shah last year. After having been with another attorney for the past 3 years, I was desperate, my I-751 - conditional residence- was pending and was divorced with my husband. I have to say that I was in a really abusive relationship. My ex husband and his family made my life a nightmare since the day I came to the US. Yet, I tried to be a “good wife” accepting all their abuses. Finally I could not take it anymore. I filed for divorce. At that point I was on conditional residence. My previous attorney, unfortunately filed an incomplete waiver for me to remove this conditional residence. This application as I said was incomplete and they send me a long Request for Evidence. I went to see Shah to ask for a second opinion. He was great, he took my case and told me that he will help me. And he did. He first answered the Request for Evidence, preparing a very good answer and also he told me that I was eligible to file for citizenship. I listened to him so he filed a citizenship for me.
Six months later, they called me for an interview on the Citizenship which I passed but because of the pending I-751 did not get the right to take the oath. Then one month later, I was called for an I-751 interview, which I should admit was very tough. After the interview, I was ready to pack my bag and go back home. Shah told me not to worry, I have a good case and he is ready to fight for me. I listened to him. Two weeks later, we received the letter from the USCIS to come and take the Oath on April 10, 2007. I just COULD NOT BELIEVE IT! I told Shah that until I get the certificate in my hand I will still not believe it. On April 10th 2007, I took the Oath. I got my certificate and just applied for my passport.
Nothing that I can say will ever come close to the amount of gratitude I have for Shah. He is a good person, nice and personally support you all the way. Not only he treats everybody more than a client, he actually give so much of himself. Shah -I owe you so much.
Thank you.
God Bless you.
Rabia.
Writ of Mandamus
“I was in a desperate situation when I approached Mr. Shah. I had applied for adjustment of status (I-485) through marriage to a US citizen more than a year ago… My case was being bounced around by USCIS from the National Service Center to California several times. USCIS offered me no explanation, in spite of numerous calls to their toll free number. I even visited San Francisco USCIS office multiple times with an InfoPass , and the only think I heard was that my case was wither stuck in a “name-check” or was in the process of being transferred.
I had heard Mr. Shah’s name mentioned in a couple of immigration forums and that is when I decided to approach Peerally Law. Mr. Shah Peerally at Peerally law suggested me to petition for a Writ of Mandamus and we did.
I got my I-485 interview notice with in two months. Peerally Law ensured that I had one of their attorney’s present during the interview and it was a huge morale boost for us since we were scared that USCIS may retaliate due to the Writ of Mandamus.
The USCIS Officer told us that it was “stuck at the National Service Center”. My application was approved by the USCIS and I am waiting for the plastic card. I commend Mr. Shah’s plan of action and execution.
I would highly recommend Peerally law.
-Nagraj”
Great Immigration Advice
Shah Peerally has assisted me with his excellent Immigration advice which has helped me with my Custody case and I am really thankful to him.. Great going Shah, thank you for the immigration advice. It really helped. Keep up the good work that you do !!
Sheetal
Success Stories
Several of our clients come to consult us after their respective representatives were unable to help them. Below are only few cases where we have been successful. We have hundreds more of great results:
1. Client Aicha came to see us in a complicated family based petition. Aicha consulted five different attorneys who advised her either to leave the country or to file for asylum as her only two choices. We took Aicha case and within 8 months, Aicha was able to get a work permit and will soon be getting her permanent residence card.
2. Client Lara came to see us regarding a labor certification. We prepared the PERM case and after the prescribed advertising time, we filed for the PERM Labor Certification. Within two days, Lara’s case was approved. Because of the jump in priority dates, client Lara and her husband are both eligible for a greencard.
3. Client H, has desperately been waiting on an RIR Labor Certification for 3 years. We advised client H to file for PERM because he has an immediate visa available for him under EB2 category. We filed client’s H PERM and within 10 days, the PERM was approved. Client H and his family received their LPR cards approximately 2 months later.
4. Danielle came to see us on an I-751 (Removal of conditinal residence through waiver) case pending for many years. She spent a lot of money with many attorneys who just would not help her or did not know how to help her. Danielle’s case was denied several times. We took the case in August 2006. We were able to obtain a temporary I-551 stamp on Danielle case and on around February 2007, we obtained an approval on the removal of conditional residence. Please read her testimony.
5. Client Amir came to our office after his citizenship oath date was delayed. Amir passed the English and History test yet was delayed because of Security Check for almost a year. Amir was desperate because his wife was depenfdant on him to obtain status. We filed a Writ of Mandamus and a Civil Action under USC 1447(b). Three months later, Amir received an oath date and on June 2007, Amir became a US citizen.
5. Efua came to see us desperate in an abusive relationship. Her US citizen husband was dating someone else while married to her. He also removed the I-130 petition filed on Efua’s behalf. Our office filed a VAWA petition for Efua, this petition was approved and now Efua is getting ready for her adjustment of status.
6. Client T came to our office on a difficult citizenship situation involving internment in a mental hospital. After 8 months of hard work from our office and from client T, T obtained her citizenship in June 2007
7. Client M came to see us in a complicated citizenship situation where his citizenship was denied because of a past domestic violence case. We refiled the case and after five months, we won his citizenship.
8. Client S.A. came to see us after her citizenship has been pending for two years. We filed a USC 1447(b) lawsuit for her in federal court. Two months later the government agreed to grant her citizenship.
9. Client D.D family petitions were denied for failure to answer two RFEs(Request for Evidence). After 2 years we filed a special motion to reoppen. The motion was granted, RFE was answered and the case was granted.
10. Client Hassan had his citizenship interview two years ago, his case has been pending forbackground check. We filed a USC 1447(b) case, two and half month later the government granted the citizenship.
11. Client Atiff had his citizenship interview more than 3 years ago. His case has been pending for background check. After filing a USC 1447(b) – in federal court, the goverment settled after 3 months granting the citizenship.
12. Syeda, has been waiting for her citizenship for the past 3 years. We filed a USC 1447(b) and one month later, the government agreed to adjudicate the case and granted her citizenship.
13. Client Stephane came to see our office with apotential to stay andwork inthe US. He was told his case would be a difficult one. We obtained an H1B visa through his employer. Stephaneis now happily working in the US. Read his testimony.
The Right Choice
"We made the right choice when we chose The Shah Peerally Group. We would like to Thank, Commend and Recomend Shah Peerally and Team for your Attorny and Representation. We were provided with nothing less than the Best Services Possible. They delivered on Everything! Not only is Shah Peerally.... Knowlegeable, Informative, Experienced, Intentative and Thourough~ he is also Very Passionate about what he does. With much time and attention invested~ we were not just another case in the files. We were just as important as any other. We felt welcomed, accepted and recognized as individuals, a couple and a family. The Peerally Team is just that... a Team working together. Organized, Dedicated, Professional and Committed through and through. We stand and applause The Shah Peerally Group with Gratitude and Appreciation. We Thank~you for being such a Great and Important factor in our lives. Mr. & Mrs. Nidal Jamus"
Successful USC 1447(b) case
I went to see Shah because my citizenship was pending for a year. He was welcoming and helpful. It took just a couple months to get it resolved. I was really impressed by Mr. Shah’s service. He responded immediately to inquiries, and did not forget and disregard them. I will definitely recommend him to all my friends and colleagues, and use him again in the future…
He did all the things required, and did not need reminders from me. I got my case settled and resolved with great easiness. I passed out his flyers in the mosque. My oath date is coming up very soon without any hassles with going to court. I am glad to use him again to file for my fiancee and get the same great service.
Sajid
Documentary on EB retrogression
We are looking for individuals who are suffering because of the Visa retrogression. (Documentary on the visa Employment Based visa retrogression). We need your input…http://immigrationlegalblog.com/2012/04/a_human_face_to_eb_retrogressions/
Mother\'s Petition
I applied for family based permanent residency on behalf of my mother; I filled out the form by myself without knowing exactly how it should be done. Then, my mother came out to visit me. That was when I wondered about the possibility of her obtaining permanent residency without her actually leaving the US. I, then, searched on the internet and found Mr. Peerally there. He was very nice, friendly, and personable.
Do not let his young appearance fool you! He is very competent and reliable.
His staff prepared paperwork and mailed it in late June, my mother got her fingerprint done in the middle of August, she received her work authorization card in September, and finally we went through the interview (due to the fact that my mother asked for a change of status after she came to the US), in late October. Of course, she got it. It was such a speedy process.
Mr.Peerallyand his trustworthy staff members were always there to assist me and my mother whenever we had questions and concerns. We would not have been able to undertake this ordeal without his help and presence.
If this was eBay, I would leave such feedback as “A+++++++ best lawyer to do business with! Good communication and fast service and delivery.
Very reasonable price. Highly recommended.”
Kiyo
PERM Labor Certification/I-140
I have engaged Shah’s law firm to represent me for employment based permanent residency. So far I am extremely happy with the professional commitment shown by Shah in dealing with my case. I had a quick approval of my PERM. He was very helpful and proficient in dealing with my I140 RFE. Unlike many other immigration lawyers, I found Shah as a honest, knowledgeable and committed law attorney. Best part is that, in spite of all the qualities Shah has, he is very affordable. I would highly recommend Shah to anybody seeking any expert help in immigration matters. Thank you Shah for helping me so far. I wish you all the very best.
-Rakesh
Recommendation
Koshy P.George; B.Com
“Atty. Shah Nawaz Peerally's committed, candid, reassuring and personable approach to his profession as an Attorney, in his areas of Specialization: Immigration Law & Debt Settlement matters do not go unnoticed. I have been impressed by the dimensions of his skill & the uniqueness that he brings to his profession and through it reaches out to people with tremendous sagacity & all the time, with an amiable spirit of genuineness, sincerity & commitment.”
VAWA Petition
Mr. Shah,
I got permanent green card in the mail today. Everything went well .Let me thank you and express my gratitude for all the efforts that you put in to getting my case resolved and settled. It took you less than a year to get my VAWA case approved and have my I485 approved with the green card in my hand. I cannot thank you enough for the splendid job you have done. The support and the reassurance that everything will be fine, was not just something told to me by a lot of attorneys. I had an occasion to come in touch with a large number of attorneys in the US during my past life. The attorneys I am referring to are by all means very senior people in their profession. However, I have absolutely no hesitation in saying that the professional prudence that I discovered in you, surpasses everyone else’s. From emailing to calling you in odd hours were always warmly welcomed by you. This quality alone is something which your and only your office possesses and sets you far above anyone else. I will be accurately liberal in referring to you as ‘The Attorney’ whenever I talk about legal services to my friends. Nothing that I have said in the foregoing is either an exaggeration or outburst of pleasant emotion in the light of my case getting approved. Believe me all I have said is correct. Thank You Shah for all your help to give me a new life, I could not thank you enough for all your dedication and work you put into my case, now that I look back I know it was not easy but thank you for making me believe in your work and I am proud to say that I was lucky to have you as my Attorney. Thank you,
Atousa
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