October 2022’s Visa Bulletin has brought massive disappointment to those waiting for their Green Cards in the employment-based categories. The dates have retrogressed by over 900 days for those born in India in employment based 2 and 3 categories. In this episode, partner and attorney Diya Mathews and Immigration Lead Deepika Singh answered some of the most pressing questions.   

Speakers: 

#NehaMahajan: Business Development and Outreach Manager, [email protected] [https://www.chugh.com/our-team/neha-mahajan] 

#DiyaMathews: Partner and Immigration Attorney, [email protected] [https://www.chugh.com/our-team/diya-mathews]  

#immigration #octobervisabulletin #visabulletin #visa #immigrationattorney

Can being on a visa restrict your ability to open a company if you already have a bold idea and finances to do so? Are you on a student or employment-based visa and want to start a company without jeopardizing your status? In this episode, Partner and Attorney Ms. Diya Mathews dispels some myths and helps you navigate the legal path of turning your American dream turn into reality.  

Speakers: 

#DiyaMathews, Partner and Attorney, [email protected] [https://www.chugh.com/our-team/diya-mathews/] 

#NehaMahajan, Business Development and Outreach Manager, [email protected] [https://www.chugh.com/our-team/neha-mahajan/]  

#H1B #L1 #visa #company #usa #LIVE #CHUGH #Thursdayslive #companyinusa #businessinUSA

USCIS processing times have been greatly affected by the COVID 19 pandemic. Many family members now must wait up to 20+ years for their immigrant visas.  What happens if the main petitioner dies?   

In this episode, Immigration Lead Ms. Toni Ordona and Partner, Attorney Ms. Gladys Gervacio talked about Humanitarian Reinstatement. 

Speakers: 

#GladysGervacio, Partner & Attorney, [email protected] [https://www.chugh.com/our-team/gladys-v-gervacio/] 

#ToniOrdona, Team Lead & Immigration Paralegal, [email protected] [https://www.chugh.com/our-team/toni-ordona/] 

#NehaMahajan, Business Development and Outreach Manager, [email protected] [https://www.chugh.com/our-team/neha-mahajan/]  

#humanitarianreinstatement #attorney #immigration #visa #thursdayslivewithchugh

Jumping on the entrepreneurship journey and don’t understand the legal complexities of starting, incorporating and running the business?   

In this episode, Attorney Ms. Mengxin Cui discussed legalities involved in starting the entrepreneurship journey. 

Whether its reviewing contracts, hiring and firing employees, protecting intellectual property, trademark, being sued by a customer or resolving business disputes, a good attorney can make a big difference.   

Speakers: 

#NehaMahajan: Business Development and Outreach Manager, [email protected] 

#MengxinCui: Attorney, [email protected] 

#startup #attorney #legal #legaltips #thursdayslivewithchugh

If you are an H1-B employer, you must be prepared for random USCIS site visits. Although this can be an intimidating experience, right processes, and protocols can help you and your employees deal with site visits.  Listen to our session where partner and attorney Ms. Gladys Gervacio, Paralegal Juan Valdez joined business development and Outreach Manager Neha Mahajan for an exciting conversation as they discuss USCIS site visits, what to expect, and how to handle them.  

Speakers: 

#NehaMahajan: Business Development and Outreach Manager, [email protected] 

#GladysGervacio: Partner and Attorney, [email protected]

 #JuanValdez: Paralegal, [email protected] 

#immigration #immigrationattorney #h1b #uscis

During this discussion, we covered the dos and don’ts of Commercial Leases & Contracts. Learn about Commercial Leases & Contracts and how it can help your business during this informative live conversation. 

#commerciallease #lease #contracts #attorney #thursdaylivewithchugh

Learn about employment-based immigration during this very interactive live conversation. During this discussion, we cover topics relating to I-485 like adjustment of status, interfiling, traveling while having a pending adjustment of status, and processing delays by USCIS.  

#immigration #immigrationattorney #employmentbased #adjustmentofstatus #interfiling #travel #processingdelays #thursdayslivewithchugh

Business travel can be costly. Hotel bills, airfare or train tickets, cab fares, public transportation – it can all add up fast. Business travelers may be able to offset some of those costs by claiming business travel deductions when they file their taxes.   

In this podcast, Accountant Varshika Gupta and Business Development and Outreach Manager Neha Mahajan discuss:  What expenses qualify, How to report it, What records are needed, and more  

#tax #accounting #accountant #thursdayslivewithchugh

Ready to sponsor an employee’s green card, but not sure where to begin? The EB-2 and EB-3 categories are some of the most common, but they also come with some complicated requirements for employers.  

Listen to our recording where our experts demystified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship, including PERM labor certification, recruiting requirements, minimum salary rules, and more. This event featured Attorney Jacqueline Valle, Executive Manager Carmen Lopez, and host Sasha Preston-Suni.  

#greencard #immigration #immigrationattorney #eb2 #eb3 #perm #thursdayslivewithchugh

Gain an understanding of the landscape for employment-based visas in fiscal year 2022 during this live event. We’ll cover the process of downgrading from an EB-2 to an EB-3 green card, whether to submit medical Form I-693 after your Form I-485, measures USCIS will take to clear the green card backlog, and more.

This video features Partner and Attorney Navdeep Meamber and host Sasha Preston-Suni.

#immigration #employmentbased #adjustmentofstatus #greencard #visa #immigrationattorney #thursdayslivewithchugh