The Chander Law Firm, P.C.
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The Chander Law Firm publishes updates and commentary on developments in immigration law, federal litigation, and issues affecting individuals, families, and businesses navigating the U.S. immigration system. Our content reflects legal analysis, professional experience, and ongoing engagement with immigration policy and practice.
Articles
- USCIS Announces FY 2027 H-1B Registration Period: How to Prepare (1/30/2026) – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the initial registration period for the FY 2027 H-1B cap season will open at noon Eastern…
- Practice Alert: Workers Stranded Amid Widespread Reports of H-1B and H-4 Visa Interview Cancellations at U.S. Consulates in India (1/23/2026) – There are widespread reports of H-1B and H-4 visa interview cancellations at U.S. consulates in India. Cancelled interviews are being rescheduled for dates after…
- Attorney Vishal Chander Featured Speaker on Family Based Immigration CLE for AILA New York (1/12/2026) – January 12, 2026 – New York — Vishal Chander, Principal and Founder of The Chander Law Firm, P.C., was a featured speaker in a three-hour…
- Practice Alert: USCIS Announces Increase to Premium Processing Fees Effective March 1, 2026 (1/9/2026) – Practice Alert: USCIS Announces Increase to Premium Processing Fees Effective March 1, 2026 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a final rule increasing…
- USCIS Announces Weighted H-1B Selection Process Favoring Higher-Skilled and Higher-Paid Workers for the FY 2027 (2026) H-1B Lottery (12/23/2025) – By Vishal Chander On December 23, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced changes to the cap-subject H-1B selection process which prioritize higher-paid and…
Frequently Asked Questions & Practice Pointers
- USCIS Announces FY 2027 H-1B Registration Period: How to Prepare (1/30/2026) – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the initial registration period for the FY 2027 H-1B cap season will open…
- Practice Alert: Workers Stranded Amid Widespread Reports of H-1B and H-4 Visa Interview Cancellations at U.S. Consulates in India (1/23/2026) – There are widespread reports of H-1B and H-4 visa interview cancellations at U.S. consulates in India. Cancelled interviews are being rescheduled…
- Practice Alert: USCIS Announces Increase to Premium Processing Fees Effective March 1, 2026 (1/9/2026) – Practice Alert: USCIS Announces Increase to Premium Processing Fees Effective March 1, 2026 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a…
- Relief for Companies: USCIS Clarifies H-1B Change of Status Petitions May Not Be Subject to $100K Fee (10/30/2025) – On October 20, 2025, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted updated guidance on how the agency will implement the $100,000…
- Client Alert: Update on the $100,000 H-1B Fee (9/22/2025) – On Friday, September 19, 2025, the Trump administration issued a Presidential Proclamation requiring companies to pay a $100,000 fee on the entry…
Firm News & Professional Leadership
- Attorney Vishal Chander Featured Speaker on Family Based Immigration CLE for AILA New York (1/12/2026) – January 12, 2026 – New York — Vishal Chander, Principal and Founder of The Chander Law Firm, P.C., was a…
- Firm News: Vishal Chander Presents Second Session of Immigration CLE for Pro Bono Attorneys (12/4/2025) – On December 3, 2025, Vishal Chander, Principal Attorney of The Chander Law Firm PC, presented the second session of the…
- AABANY Members Attend Federal Habeas Training Hosted by Coalition of Immigrant Justice Groups (11/24/2025) – On Saturday, November 22, 2025, AABANY members attended the 2025 Immigration Justice Conference, a full-day convening dedicated to strengthening legal…
- Firm News: Vishal Chander Presents Immigration CLE for Pro Bono Attorneys (11/20/2025) – On November 19, 2025, Vishal Chander, Principal Attorney of The Chander Law Firm PC, presented the first session of a…
- Firm News: Solo & Small Firm Bootcamp Concludes Successfully at NAPABA Convention (11/12/2025) – On Day One of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Convention, the Solo & Small Firm Network successfully…