District Court Denies TRO in October Visa Bulletin Suit

October 7, 2015 - On October 6, 2015,   the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington issued an order denying the plaintiffs' motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the State Department in the class action lawsuit regarding the October 2015 Visa Bulletin. The court's order stated, "While the Court appreciates the confusion caused by the two Visa Bulletins published in September and the potentially wasted expenses Plaintiffs incurred as a result, because Plaintiffs fail to meet the critical elements for a temporary restraining order at this time, the Court…Read More Breaking News

VAWA – PROTECTION FOR IMMIGRANTS IN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS

VAWA – the “Violence Against Women Act” - is a very powerful piece of legislation that has been successful in protecting abused spouses and children. Although it is called the “Violence Against Women Act” it applies to all spouses, including abused men, and children. It can be a path to getting out of the abusive relationship, obtaining employment authorization, and getting a green card so the person can begin a new life in the United States. There are three basic requirements for VAWA eligibility: 1) You had a bona fide marriage, that is,…Read More Breaking News

Public Law 111-230 H-1B, L-1 Additional Fees Expire – Additional $2000 or $2,250 fees no longer applicable

October 7 2015 - H-1B and L-1 petitions filed on or after Oct. 1, 2015, should not include the additional fee that was previously required by Section 402 of Public Law 111-230, as amended by Public Law 111-347, for certain H-1B and L-1 petitions. The additional fee required by Public Law 111-230, as amended, expired on Sept. 30, 2015. All other H-1B and L-1 fees, including the Base fee, Fraud Prevention and Detection Fee, and American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (ACWIA) Fee when applicable, are still required. Petitions with incorrect…Read More Breaking News

Finally the OPT extension is going on rule-making process – Great News for F1 Students.

October 5 2015 - After a period of uncertainty and the lawsuit which actually "killed" the OPT extension, the government has finally followed the DC court in pushing the OPT extension.  As such the OPT extension went onto the OMB rule-making process. If it goes through,  the OPT extension will be going back on track. Yesterday, October 2, 2015, the USICE submitted the STEM OPT "proposed" rule to the OMB for its review and approval. This is the first step for the required rule-making procedures and steps. Once the OMB approves it, ICE will publish…Read More Breaking News

Announcement – Shah Peerally Law Show broadcasting in Seattle and California!

October 1, 2015 - The Shah Peerally Law Group PC is proud to announce that our law shows are now simultaneously being broadcasted on Desi 1170 AM (KLOK 1170 AM) and also in Seattle Tacoma area on Desi 1250.  The show airs on Thursdays from 10am to 11am (PST).  The Shah Peerally law show has been airing on the San Francisco, San Jose and Sacramento areas for more than five years and its popularity has increased over the years covering different issues on immigration, social problems and debt settlement. The law office is…Read More Breaking News

Two Democratic Representatives upset at the sudden Visa Bulletin (October 2015) changes!

October 1, 2015 - Today two democratic candidates registered their disagreement with the sudden Visa Bulletin changes.  In addition the lawsuit against the Department of State et al. continues adding a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) to force the government to return back to the original visa bulletin. AILA and other organizations have also registered their disdain to this abrupt change.  Our law group is also committed in to pushing the government to actually change their position on this devastating position.  As such we encourage all of you to sign our petition online at…Read More Breaking News

The Fall of Kunduz, Afghanistan and Asylum for Afghanis

  • Posted on September 30, 2015
  • /Under Asylum
Recently, the city of Kunduz, Afghanistan has fallen to the Taliban. Kunduz, major commercial hub, is the first major city in Afghanistan to be captured by the Taliban since the radical group was ousted from power by U.S. military forces. Although Afghani security forces are typically able to recover cities from Taliban control quickly, the fall of Kunduz is a worrisome indicator that the country may become increasing unstable and dangerous. Due to the Taliban’s capture of the city, Afghani nationals in the United States may have increasingly strong cases for asylum in…Read More Breaking News

Lawsuit on October 2015 Visa Bulletin

The October 2015 Visa Bulletin brings U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) into the 21st century, and in line with the longstanding DOS practice, by adding a date on which applicants may submit adjustment of status applications (“adjustment applications”) that comes before the projected date on which final adjudicative action will occur. By adding this additional date for filing adjustment applications, DOS is better able to discharge its statutory duty of assessing visa demand and ensuring all of the visas Congress allots in a given fiscal year are used. In reasonable reliance on…Read More Breaking News

Petition to Honor October 2015 Visa Bulletin

It is time for Action, many have already taken the move to force the government to honor the original October 2015 Visa Bulletin. It is time for those who are affected to also have a say in this move. Please sign our petition. Sep 29, 2015 — Please sign asap and pass along! Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, Barack Obama: Honor the Original October 2015 Visa Bulletin Fighting Back the October 2015 Revised Visa Bulletin - Call for action! As you all know by now the government has revised the Visa Bulletin…Read More Breaking News

Class Action against the Federal Government on Visa Bulletin

Septemeber 29 2015 - According to Law360, it seems that the government is being hit by a class action on the I-485. The abrupt changes in the Visa Bulletin actually turned up to be devastating for many. If this class action is certified and goes through, we hope the government will change their mind and actually stop the suffering of the October 2015 Visa Bulletin. >>Read MoreRead More Breaking News

October 2015 Visa Bulletin Revised – Special Law Show

September 28 2015 - The Shah Peerally Law Show today special edition covers the "mess" of the October 2015 Visa Bulletin.  As you all know the visa bulletin dates for application of the adjustment of status and acceptance has been changed and many are now wondering what happens to them. If you are having immigration issues please call us at 510 7425887. Listen to the show and share with your friends.Read More Breaking News

New Date for October 2015 Visa Bulletin

Note: The Department of State (DOS) normally posts the new Visa Bulletin the second week of the month before it will take effect. The DOS Visa Bulletin is the official source of these charts. For ease of reference, below is the current chart (posted within two days of DOS’ new Visa Bulletin). October 2015 Note: This bulletin supersedes the bulletin for October 2015 that was originally published on September 9, 2015.   Those are the effects on the Visas Please note that the following "Dates for Filing" have changed: Category (9/9/15) Filing Date…Read More Breaking News

Breaking Bad News – Visa Bulletin October 2015 is changed

DOS Publishes Updated Visa Bulletin for October 2015 On Sept. 25, the Department of State (DOS) published an updated Visa Bulletin for October 2015. This bulletin supersedes the bulletin for October 2015 that was originally published on Sept. 9, 2015. Following consultations with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Dates for Filing Applications for some categories in the Family-Sponsored and Employment-Based preferences have been adjusted to better reflect a timeframe justifying immediate action in the application process. TheDates for Filing Applications sections on pages 4 and 6, which have been adjusted, have…Read More Breaking News