Vishal Chander Speaks at TCCTA Annual Convention on Immigration Compliance for English Language Programs
February 20, 2026 – Frisco, Texas – Vishal Chander, immigration attorney and founder of The Chander Law Firm, P.C., was invited to speak at the 79th Annual Convention of the Texas Community College Teachers Association (TCCTA), one of the largest gatherings of community college educators in Texas. At the convention, held in Frisco, Texas, Mr. […]
Vishal Chander Speaks on H-1B CLE for AILA New York
February 25, 2026 – New York – Immigration attorney Vishal Chander, Principal and Founder of The Chander Law Firm, P.C., spoke as a panelist during a three-hour Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program presented by the New York Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) on H-1B practice. The program was presented to immigration lawyers […]
Vishal Chander Leads AABANY CLE on Current Immigration Enforcement Trends and Ethics at NYU School of Law
On March 3, 2026, Vishal Chander, Founder and Principal of The Chander Law Firm PC, led a continuing legal education (CLE) course with Hasan Shafiqullah, Immigration Supervising Attorney of The Legal Aid Society of New York on current immigration and enforcement trends and ethics at New York University (NYU) School of Law. Mr. Chander led […]
USCIS Announces FY 2027 H-1B Registration Period: How to Prepare
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 on March 4, 2026, and will remain open until noon Eastern on March 19, 2026. Employers must submit electronic registrations through a USCIS online account and pay the $215 registration […]
Practice Alert: Workers Stranded Amid Widespread Reports of H-1B and H-4 Visa Interview Cancellations at U.S. Consulates in India
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 May 2026, with reports of appointments scheduled as far out October 2026. As a result of the cancellations, many H-1B workers who are employed by U.S. companies are unable to […]
Attorney Vishal Chander Featured Speaker on Family Based Immigration CLE for AILA New York
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 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program presented by the New York Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). The program, entitled Family-Based Immigration 101, provided an introduction to and review […]
Practice Alert: USCIS Announces Increase to Premium Processing Fees Effective March 1, 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 premium processing fees, reflecting inflation from June 2023 through June 2025. These fee adjustments are authorized under the USCIS Stabilization Act, which permits DHS to update premium processing fees […]
USCIS Announces Weighted H-1B Selection Process Favoring Higher-Skilled and Higher-Paid Workers for the FY 2027 (2026) H-1B Lottery
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 higher-skilled workers. USCIS will utilize the Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) wage levels to multiply the number of registrations entered for each beneficiary by the wage […]
Firm News: Vishal Chander Presents Second Session of Immigration CLE for Pro Bono Attorneys
On December 3, 2025, Vishal Chander, Principal Attorney of The Chander Law Firm PC, presented the second session of the two-part CLE series, Immigration Basics for Pro Bono Clinic Lawyers, at the AABANY Queens Pro Bono Clinic, held at the AAFE One Flushing Community Center. This session built on the foundational training provided in Part […]
AABANY Members Attend Federal Habeas Training Hosted by Coalition of Immigrant Justice Groups
On Saturday, November 22, 2025, AABANY members attended the 2025 Immigration Justice Conference, a full-day convening dedicated to strengthening legal and community responses to immigration enforcement. The conference was held at the Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center in Washington Heights and organized by a coalition of immigrant justice organizations alongside the Dominican Bar Association. This year’s […]