U.S.-Mexico Global Traveler Agreement Entered
On November 30, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the signing of an agreement with Mexico Ministry of the Interior Secretary José Francisco Blake Mora expressing an intent to develop a Global Entry international trusted traveler program pilot between the United States and Mexico. The goal of the program would be to facilitate […]
Vishal Chander Chairs Comprehensive Immigration Reform Panel at 2010 NAPABA National Convention
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — On November 19, 2010, Vishal Chander, Managing Partner of The Chander Law Firm, chaired and spoke on the panel “The Politics and Policy of Comprehensive Immigration Reform” at the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) National Convention in Los Angeles, California. Also speaking on the panel were Professor Hiroshi Motomura […]
Vishal Chander Speaks to NAPALSA About Immigration Law
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — On November 19, 2010, Vishal Chander, Managing Attorney of The Chander Law Firm, spoke on a panel regarding careers in immigration law at the National Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (NAPALSA) National Convention. Also speaking on the panel were Professor Hiroshi Motomura of the University of California, Los Angeles, Ms. […]
The Chander Law Firm Presents “Employer Obligations: Immigration Status Compliance and Workforce Enforcement” to RHCA
DALLAS, TEXAS — On August 4, 2010, Vishal Chander, Managing Attorney of The Chander Law Firm, presented the last of a four-part lecture series on Immigration Law to the Dallas Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA). The presentation was entitled “Employer Obligations: Immigration Status Compliance and Workforce Enforcement.” During this session, Mr. Chander focused employer obligations […]
The Chander Law Firm Presents “Hiring Foreign Professional Workers” to RHCA
DALLAS, TEXAS — On June 9, 2010, Vishal Chander, Managing Attorney of The Chander Law Firm, presented the third of a four-part lecture series on Immigration Law to the Dallas Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA). The presentation was entitled “Hiring Foreign Professional Workers.” During this session, Mr. Chander focused on employment based immigration options for […]
The Chander Law Firm Presents “Immigration Issues When Transitioning Employment” to MEED Center
DALLAS, TEXAS — On May 20, 2010, Vishal Chander, Managing Attorney of The Chander Law Firm, presented a seminar entitled “Immigration Issues When Transitioning Employment” to members of the Multi-ethnic Education and Economic Development Center (MEED Center). During this seminar, Mr. Chander discussed immigration issues affecting employees especially during a difficult economy. Mr. Chander discussed […]
The Chander Law Firm Presents “Immigration Options for Business Owners” to RHCA
DALLAS, TEXAS — On May 12, 2010, Vishal Chander, Managing Attorney of The Chander Law Firm, presented the second of a four-part lecture series on Immigration Law to the Dallas Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA). The presentation was entitled “Immigration Options for Business Owners.” During this session, Mr. Chander discussed immigration options for owners and […]
Immigration Committee Post Meeting Notes
On November 20, 2010, the Immigration Committee held a productive meeting at this year’s NAPABA National Convention in Los Angeles. This memo sets forth an outline of what was discussed and a list of action points for the committee to work on in the coming weeks. I. Appointment of Immigration Committee Liaison — NAPABA has […]
The Chander Law Firm Presents “Fixing Family Immigration Problems” to RHCA
During this session, Mr. Chander discussed the process of obtaining lawful permanent residence or the “green card†through family-sponsored immigration preference categories and the potential pitfalls in the process. Mr. Chander placed a special emphasis on immediate relatives of United States citizens like spouses. He discussed potential problems, like overcoming divorce and subsequent marriage issues. […]
Link to FY2011 H-1B Availability
FY 2011 H-1B Cap Count About the Author Vishal Chander is an immigration attorney and founder of The Chander Law Firm PC in New York City. He advises employers and individuals on U.S. immigration strategy, including H-1B, PERM, and employment-based compliance. The Chander Law Firm PC 469 Fashion Avenue, 12th Floor New York, NY 10018 […]