28 May

Department of State (DOS) planning to abolish or modify the B1 (Business Visa) soon!

In response to Senator Grassley letter, the Department of State (“DOS”) is planning to modify or completely remove the B1 visa (Business Visa). The B1 Visa allows individuals to come on business purposes to the United States. The decision to crack down on the B1 visa follows a complaint by a worker who accused his…

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27 May

Another incredibly happy story from the Shah Peerally Law Group team!

In 2007, our law firm was retained to process a labor certification. The client was from the Philipines. After filing the labor certification, it was subject to a labor certification audit. Note that the audit was just a random one. After the audit, the Department of Labor (DOL) wrongfully denied the case stating that the…

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26 May

US Supreme Court upheld Arizona’s tough law against employers employing undocumented workers!

Although this decision is narrowly tailored to employers, many are fearing that it will open the door for laws similar to SB 1070. With many other states trying to pass similar laws, it should be noted that this decision is not really welcome in the immigrant community. This new ruling will allow Arizona to penalize…

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25 May

Our law firm has successfully dealt with the H1B January 2010 Neufeld Memo!

Last year, we wrote a an article on the H1B January 2010 Neufeld Memo – “Will Donald Neufeld’s 2010 USCIS Memo for H-1B Petitions be a Harmless Paper Tiger?”. This memo puts a huge emphasis on the Right to control. Many IT consulting firms have been discouraged to file new H1B visas just because of…

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24 May

Immigration – Removal of Conditional Residence May 24, 2011!

Your permanent residence status will be conditional if it is based on a marriage that was less than two years old on the day you were given permanent residence. A lawful permanent resident is given the privilege of living and working in the United States permanently. Your permanent residence status will be conditional if it…

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23 May

Listen to our Radio show on Tuesday on KLOK 1170AM – Topic Removal of Conditional Residence

There are many new issues we are seeing on the removal of conditional residence (Form I-751) on the permanent residence including interviews which would previously happened in only rare cases. Our law show will discuss such issues and other immigration issues from 11am. Host: Shah Peerally Where: KLOK 1170AM Time: 11am to 12pm Topic: Removal…

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