03 Apr

Porting I485 (Adjustment of Status) under AC21

Adjustment of status portability is a creation of the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act (AC21) Pub. L No. 106-313, 114 Stat. 1251 (October 17, 2000), which amended Section 204(j) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This AC21 law allows employees to accept a job that is in the same or similar occupational classification…

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03 Apr

Introducing Shah Peerally Law Group PC

The Shah Peerally Law Group is a leading full-service US immigration law firm headquartered in Newark, California, in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, serving clients nationwide. The law firm is led by American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) member attorneys Shah Peerally, Esq. and Hasan Abdullah, Esq.   Based on experience, professional achievements, and industry recognition, we have been rated…

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02 Apr

Got Pay Stubs? Transferring H1B without Pay Stubs

By: Hasan Abdullah, Esq. An all too common question that immigration law attorneys dealing with H1B cases encounter is whether it is possible for an H1B worker to port his or her employment to a new company if this worker does not have recent pay stubs. Consider the example of R.S. Singh. After Singh graduated…

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02 Apr

Immigration basics: Immigration interview tips

The interview process can be a rather daunting experience for many clients. It’s very understandable for clients to go into the interview with a great deal of anxiety. This anxiety is understandable given that the decision made by the sole officer can potentially have a huge impact on the client’s future. That said we’ve compiled…

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01 Apr

7 Reasons why you should chose a lawyer instead of a regular debt settlement company to settle your debts.

By Shah Peerally, Attorney at Law www.yourdebtsettlementattorney.com With the downturn in the economy, many people are unable to pay their debts. One good option is to look into a bankruptcy. However, for many reasons some people will not be ready to pick the option of a bankruptcy for personal reasons. The other reason many will…

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01 Apr

I-601 Immigrant Visa Waiver Lawyers | Immigrant Visa Waiver

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…

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