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 United 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 suite 100,
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 510-742-5887
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Civil Penalties Related to Failure to Comply with Voluntary Departure Does not extend to U-1 non-immigrant victims
USCIS in a Memo adopts the decision of the court in the Matter of L-S-M. While the failure to voluntary depart might still apply to some VAWA cases, the court has made clear it does not apply to U Visa Holders. 2016-0513_Matter_of_L-S-M-_Adopted_Decision_2016-03_ clarifies that the exception to the civil penalties for failure to comply with…
Prosecutorial Discretion for UNNJ students
The Prosecutorial Discretion is very helpful in cases where an NTA is filed. For many students who do not want to stay or file for some other sorts of relief(s) when the case is not proceeding to court. Many UNNJ stakeholders might actually want to use this in their cases.
Immigration Relief for Those Affected by Severe Earthquakes
USCIS offers immigration relief measures for people affected by natural disasters, such as the severe earthquakes that recently occurred in Ecuador, Japan and Burma. These measures may be available upon request: * Change or extension of nonimmigrant status if you are currently in the United States, even if the request is filed after your authorized…
Guide to Law Enforcement on U and T Visas
The U visa is actually an important visa for many, as such the Department of Homeland Security has created a guide for law enforcement on U visas. We have essentially attached the guide to our series on U visas. U and T Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides this…
Voluntary Departure as an Option for UNNJ cases.
April 12 2016 – The UNNJ cases have brought back some really interesting concepts or reliefs which most people in the community has not experienced for a long time. One of them is the Voluntary Departure (VD). VD might actually be an option once the Notice To Appear (NTA) has been issued and the individual…
Willful Misrepresentation or Fraud in providing Documents to apply for H1B, or OPT.
April 8 2016 – Some of the students of the University of Northern New Jersey (UNNJ) who applied for an OPT or an H1B visa, have been receiving a number of requests for evidence (RFEs) based on their physical and actual attendance of UNNJ classes including but not limited to transcripts, parking space receipts, attendance…
Shah Peerally Law Group calling on Congress to increase the Visa Cap for Victims of Crimes known as the U visa Cap.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Newark CA April 5th 2016 – The Shah Peerally Law Group Pc, an immigration law firm in California, calls on Congress and President Obama to increase the U visa cap from 10,000 to 30,000. The law firm which had previously, with great success, championed for the H4 work permit and TPS for…
Court Success Story from our San Francisco Office – Congratulations to attorney Oliver Foland.
Seemingly Hopeless Removal Case Ends with Client at Home with Family Brief Facts: The client, a young man with a troubled background was put into removal proceedings after his second criminal conviction. Though at first it seemed as though the case could easily be resolved through a U visa, an extraordinarily generous visa in terms…
Liquidated Damage Clauses – H1B Employee Contracts
Liquidated Damage Clauses – H1B Employee Contracts What is a Liquidated Damages Clause Many (if not most) contracts, including those between an employee and their employer, contain a liquidated damages clause. Such a clause stipulates what the penalty will be in the event that a party breaches the contract. Because, however, breach of contract is…
DIVERSITY LOTTERY IS OUT!
The annual Diversity Visa Lottery (DV lottery), otherwise known as the Green Card Lottery, is out! The DV lottery is a US government program through the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State that makes 55,000 Permanent Resident cards available every year to persons from “low admission regions” or “underrepresented countries,” those that…
MARRIAGE PETITIONS
Marriage is a fundamental and globally celebrated institution. Indeed, the United States Supreme Court has held marriage to be a fundamental right, and afforded great deference. As such, a foreign national spouse of a United States citizen may file for permanent resident status in the United States, to be processed immediately. Bona Fide Marriage Obtaining…
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…
Employment Based Immigration Options for South American Individuals and Corporations.
There are a lot of talks in the news on immigration for South Americans and Hispanics. Most of these talks are related to undocumented individuals or family and related immigration. However, many people ignore the options that are opened for qualified legal immigrants. Such options are also available to many of the hispanics and South…
Humanitarian Parole Available for Temporary Emergency Entry into the U.S.
Humanitarian Parole: Humanitarian parole is an emergency measure, used only in extraordinary circumstances to allow someone who otherwise would not be admissible to the United States to enter the U.S. due to urgent circumstances or a compelling emergency. The measure grants temporary admission for the duration of the emergency. USCIS may grant the humanitarian parole…
Waivers Are Now Available to Cure Unlawful Presence and Obtain a Green Card
I-601A– Waiver of Unlawful Presence Many immigrants who wish to apply for a green card, but who came to the country without inspection (or a visa), will be found inadmissible due to their unlawful presence (that is, entering the U.S. without inspection). The provisional unlawful presence waiver process, however, allows immediate relatives of U.S. citizens…
Oliver Foland
Oliver Foland is an associate attorney with the Shah Peerally Law Group. Before attending Golden Gate University School of Law, Oliver studied philosophy at Humboldt State University and later obtained a Master´s degree in the field from Claremont Graduate University. Oliver has dedicated his entire legal career to helping others with their struggle …Continue reading →
Shah Peerally, Esq.
Shah Peerally is the founder, President, and Managing Attorney of the Shah Peerally Law Group P.C. (Newark, California) and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association as well as the State Bar of California. He is a passionate advocate of Human Rights, Civil Rights, social action, and social services, and he has a strong interest in (and knowledge of) the political/legal system in the U.S. …Continue reading →
