Practice Areas
The Chander Law Firm provides comprehensive immigration representation for businesses, families, and individuals navigating the U.S. immigration system. With over 20 years of experience, we handle complex matters that require strategic planning, careful advocacy, and a deep understanding of immigration law and policy.
Our practice spans employment-based and family-based immigration, naturalization, removal defense, humanitarian protection, workplace investigations and compliance, global workforce mobility, and federal litigation. We work with clients at every stage of the process — from planning and compliance to litigation and appeals — offering clear guidance and practical solutions.
Whether you are an employer seeking to hire or relocate talent, a family pursuing reunification, or an individual seeking naturalization or status in the United States, we tailor our approach to your goals and circumstances.
Our Areas of Practice Include:
Employment-Based & Business Immigration
The Chander Law Firm advises employers, professionals, executives, and priority workers on employment-based immigration strategies, from temporary work visas to permanent residence. We provide practical, forward-looking counsel tailored to business objectives and long-term workforce needs.
Our employment-based immigration work includes:
Temporary work visas including H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1, P, and L-1A/L-1B (including New Office petitions)
EB-1 Priority Workers, including:
EB-1A extraordinary ability
EB-1B outstanding professors and researchers
EB-1C multinational executives and managers
EB-2 permanent residence, including PERM-based cases and National Interest Waivers (NIW)
EB-3 skilled workers and professionals
Schedule A occupations, including:
Group I (nurses and physical therapists)
Group II (exceptional ability in the sciences or arts)
Labor certification (PERM) and employment-based green card processing
J-1 waivers for physicians
Family-Based Immigration
The Chander Law Firm represents U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents seeking to reunite with family members through the family-based immigration system. We guide families through each stage of the process, addressing eligibility, timing, inadmissibility issues, and long-term immigration planning.
Our family-based immigration services include:
Immediate relative petitions for spouses, parents, and unmarried children of U.S. citizens (Form I-130)
Family preference petitions for adult children and siblings of U.S. citizens, and spouses and children of lawful permanent residents
Marriage-based green cards, including adjustment of status (Form I-485) and consular processing (Form DS-260)
Fiancé(e) visas (K-1) and related marriage-based filings
Spousal visas (K-3) where appropriate
Waivers of inadmissibility, including unlawful presence and other grounds (Forms I-601 and I-601A)
Consular processing and interview preparation at U.S. embassies and consulates
Complex and delayed cases, including prior denials, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs)
Entrepreneurship & Investor Immigration
The Chander Law Firm advises entrepreneurs, investors, and companies on immigration strategies that support business formation, investment, and growth in the United States. We work closely with clients to align immigration options with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and long-term planning.
Our entrepreneurship and investor immigration services include:
E-2 Treaty Investor visas for individuals investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. enterprise
E-1 Treaty Trader visas for businesses engaged in substantial trade between the United States and treaty countries
L-1 New Office petitions for entrepreneurs and companies establishing U.S. operations
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, including direct investment and regional center-based cases
Permanent residence strategies for founders and executives, including EB-1C multinational manager or executive petitions
National Interest Waivers (NIW) for entrepreneurs whose work has substantial merit and national importance
International Entrepreneur Rule (IER) parole for qualifying startup founders
Business expansion and restructuring strategies tied to immigration planning
Citizenship & Naturalization
The Chander Law Firm assists clients with obtaining, confirming, and proving United States citizenship. We advise individuals on eligibility, prepare and file applications, and address complex issues such as prior immigration violations, criminal history, prolonged absences, and delayed adjudications.
Our citizenship and naturalization services include:
Naturalization applications (Form N-400), including eligibility analysis, application preparation, and interview preparation
Certificates of citizenship (Form N-600) for individuals who acquired or derived U.S. citizenship through a parent
Citizenship claims based on birth abroad to U.S. citizen parents
Complex naturalization cases, including issues involving good moral character, travel history, or prior immigration violations
Responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs)
Federal mandamus and APA litigation to address unreasonable delays in naturalization or citizenship adjudications
Deportation & Removal Defense
The Chander Law Firm represents individuals facing removal proceedings and inadmissibility issues before the immigration courts and on appeal. We provide strategic, diligent advocacy at every stage of the process, recognizing the serious consequences removal proceedings can have for individuals, families, and employers.
Our deportation and removal defense services include:
Representation in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court (EOIR)
Bond hearings and custody redeterminations
Defensive asylum and humanitarian relief in removal proceedings
Cancellation of removal for lawful permanent residents and non-permanent residents
Waivers of inadmissibility and other forms of discretionary relief
Motions to reopen or reconsider based on new evidence, legal error, or changed circumstances
Appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
Federal court litigation, including petitions for review before the U.S. Courts of Appeals
Post-order strategies, including stays of removal and reopening options
Asylum, VAWA, and Other Humanitarian Options
The Chander Law Firm represents individuals seeking protection in the United States due to persecution, violence, trafficking, or other humanitarian crises. These matters often involve urgent circumstances and high personal risk, requiring careful legal analysis, detailed evidence development, and sensitive advocacy.
Our humanitarian protection services include:
Asylum applications (Form I-589) based on persecution related to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group
Defensive asylum in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court
Withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT)
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of designated countries
T visas for survivors of human trafficking, including derivative benefits for qualifying family members
U visas for victims of qualifying criminal activity who have suffered substantial harm and assisted law enforcement
VAWA self-petitions for survivors of domestic violence, abuse, or extreme cruelty by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member
Relief for survivors of violence and exploitation, including coordination with law enforcement, service providers, and victim advocates
Appeals and motions related to denied humanitarian applications
Workforce Compliance
The Chander Law Firm advises employers on compliance with U.S. immigration laws governing hiring, employment verification, and enforcement. We help businesses manage risk, respond to government inquiries, and maintain compliant workforce practices in an evolving regulatory environment.
Our workforce compliance services include:
Form I-9 compliance, including initial setup, internal audits, and corrective action
E-Verify enrollment and compliance for participating employers and government contractors
Preparation and response to Social Security no-match letters
Representation during ICE and HSI investigations, including Notices of Inspection
Employer defense in civil and administrative enforcement actions
Workforce compliance policies and training for human resources and management personnel
Pre-investigation risk assessments and compliance reviews
Global Migration
The Chander Law Firm advises companies on global workforce mobility and cross-border immigration strategy. We assist employers with the placement of employees outside the United States and help organizations navigate the legal, regulatory, and operational considerations involved in international assignments and global expansion.
Our global migration services include:
Outbound employee mobility planning for U.S. companies assigning employees to overseas offices
Cross-border workforce strategy aligned with business expansion, restructuring, and global operations
Coordination with foreign counsel to address local immigration, employment, and compliance requirements
Advising on international assignments, secondments, and transfers
Risk assessment and planning for multinational workforce deployment
Integration of global mobility with U.S. immigration strategy, including inbound and outbound considerations
Policy development and compliance guidance for global workforce programs
Immigration Appeals & Federal Litigation
The Chander Law Firm represents clients in immigration-related litigation before federal courts and administrative bodies. We pursue strategic legal action when government agencies delay, deny, or act unlawfully in immigration matters, and when constitutional or statutory rights are at stake.
Our immigration and federal litigation services include:
Federal court litigation before U.S. District Courts and U.S. Courts of Appeals
Mandamus actions to address unreasonable delays in immigration adjudications
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) litigation challenging unlawful or arbitrary agency action
Petitions for review of removal orders before the federal circuit courts
Appeals and motions arising from immigration court and BIA decisions
Civil rights litigation involving due process, equal protection, and unlawful enforcement practices
Challenges to agency policy and procedure impacting immigration benefits and enforcement
Experienced Guidance. Strategic Advocacy.
Navigating immigration law requires careful planning, informed decision-making, and experienced counsel. The Chander Law Firm provides thoughtful, results-driven representation across a wide range of immigration and federal litigation matters, tailored to the needs of businesses, families, and individuals.
Contact us to discuss your immigration goals and explore your options.