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Firm News: Vishal Chander Moderates Panel on Movement Lawyering at the AABANY Fall Conference

On September 27, 2025, Managing Attorney Vishal Chander moderated a dynamic and timely panel titled “People Power! How Movement Lawyering Strengthens Democracy While Pushing for Systemic Change” at the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) Fall Conference, held at New York Law School. The panel brought together five distinguished advocates working across racial […]

Client Alert: Update on the $100,000 H-1B Fee

On Friday, September 19, 2025, the Trump administration issued a Presidential Proclamation requiring companies to pay a $100,000 fee on the entry of H-1B workers. The announcement created a global panic. Subsequent announcements seem to be creating more confusion about what the policy is and how it will be implemented. Below are our recommendations for […]

Client Alert: $100,000 Fee on New H-1B Petitions

On September 19, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a Presidential Proclamation imposing a $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions. The measure is effective for a one-year period beginning September 21, 2025. Importantly, this fee does not apply to current H-1B visa holders, renewals, extensions, or change-of-employer applications. Those already holding H-1B visas—including individuals currently […]

USCIS No Longer Accepts Checks After October 28, 2025: How Employers Should Prepare

On August 29, 2025 USCIS announced it would no longer accept checks or money orders for payment of immigration fees after October 28, 2025. Instead, the agency has issued Form G-1650, Authorization for ACH Transactions, to pay fees by electronic debit from U.S. bank accounts. USCIS states the policy change aligns with Executive Order 14247, […]

Vishal Chander Speaks on U.S. Citizenship at the 2025 AILA/GMS Global Migration Forum

Denver, CO – June 23, 2025 — Vishal Chander, immigration attorney and steering committee member of the AILA Global Migration Section, was honored to speak at the 2025 AILA/GMS Annual Global Migration Forum during a panel titled “The Path to Citizenship in a Global Environment … and When to Give It Up.” The panel explored […]

Vishal Chander Participates in 2025 NAPABA Lobby Day in Washington, DC

May 2025 — Washington, DCVishal Chander, Principal Attorney at The Chander Law Firm PC, participated in the 2025 Lobby Day of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), held May 20–21 in Washington, D.C. The event brought together attorneys and advocates from across the country to meet with members of Congress and their staff […]

Vishal Chander Leads Team AABANY at AAPI 5K in Support of AALFNY Initiatives

On May 19, 2025, Vishal Chander, principal of The Chander Law Firm PC and co-chair of the Asian American Bar Association of New York’s (AABANY) Issues Committee, organized a Team AABANY to participate in the annual AAPI 5K charity race. The initiative raised funds to benefit the Asian American Law Fund of New York (AALFNY) […]