USCIS Issues H-1B Fraud and Compliance Assessment
The USCIS Office of Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS), a division of the National Security and Records Verification (NSRV) Directorate in collaboration with the USCIS office of Chief Counsel issued a report in September 2009 assessing the integrity of the H-1B nonimmigrant program. The report provided primary fraud and technical violations based on a […]
USCIS Dallas Field Office Processing Immediate Relative Petitions Quickly
DALLAS, TEXAS — The Chander Law Firm recommends that individuals under the jurisdiction of the Dallas USCIS Field Office seeking to obtain permanent resident status in the immediate relative category consider filing their applications immediately as the Dallas Field Office is meeting record processing timelines. Jointly filed immediate relative petitions and adjustment of status applications […]
Attorney Vishal Chander Speaks for ILW Advanced Family Immigration Series
DALLAS, TEXAS — On October 22, 2009 attorney Vishal Chander of The Chander Law Firm spoke on ILW.com’s Advanced Family Immigration Law Issues series. Mr. Chander spoke in the final series session, “Removing Conditions“. Mr. Chander spoke to a nationwide audience of immigration lawyers and paralegals on advanced issues relating to the removal of conditional […]
Vishal Chander Coordinates 2008 AILA Citizenship Day in Dallas
DALLAS, TEXAS — On April 19, 2008, the Texas chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association in partnership with the Richardson Public Library will be sponsoring a free single-day workshop between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm to assist eligible lawful permanent residents become United States citizens. Volunteer attorneys, paralegals, and translators will assist community members […]
Attorney Vishal Chander Organizes “Citizenship Day†in Dallas, Texas
DALLAS, TEXAS — On March 24, 2007, the Texas chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association will be sponsoring a free citizenship clinic at the Richardson Public Library at 900 Civic Center Drive, Richardson, Texas between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Volunteer attorneys will assist community members with applications to become American citizens. The legal […]
Vishal Chander Provides “Know Your Rights†Seminar to Immigration Detainees
DALLAS, TEXAS — On October 0, 2009, attorney Vishal Chander, The Chander Law Firm, presented a “Know Your Rights†seminar to immigration detainees. The Know Your Rights seminar was a volunteer program coordinated by the Texas chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), in cooperation with the Immigration Court and Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE). […]
Texas Fifth Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of The Chander Law Firm in Breach of Contract Appeal
DALLAS, TEXAS — On May 23, 2006, The Texas Fifth Court of Appeals issued a published opinion in the case of Chung v. Lee. The opinion held in favor of appellee who was represented by Vishal Chander and The Chander Law Firm. The case involved an appeal from trial court decision finding breach of contract […]
Attorney Vishal Chander Recognized by Human Rights Initiative Pro Bono Spotlight
DALLAS, TEXAS — Vishal Chander, Managing Attorney of The Chander Law Firm, was recognized in the Pro Bono Spotlight section of the Fall 2006 Human Right Initiative (HRI) newsletter. HRI is a nonprofit social services agency providing assistance to refugees and immigrants who have suffered human rights abuses. Each quarter HRI publishes a newsletter containing […]
Vishal Chander Opening Keynote Speaker for Second Annual Asian Pacific American Empowerment Conference (APEAC2)
DENTON, TEXAS — On November 17, 2006, Vishal Chander, Managing Attorney of The Chander Law Firm, provided the opening keynote speech for the Second Annual Asian Pacific American Empowerment Conference at the University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton, Texas. The conference was coordinated by the UNT Asian American Student Association. The conference theme was […]
Attorney Vishal Chander appointed to Texas State Bar Association Standing Committee on Laws Relating to Immigration and Nationality
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Vishal Chander, Managing Attorney of The Chander Law Firm, was appointed to the State Bar of Texas Committee on Laws Relating to Immigration and Nationality. Mr. Chander’s term on the committee ranges from 2007 through 2010.