Kalpana Peddibhotla to Speak on California State Bar Panel Kalpana Peddibhotla to speak at Labor and Employment Committee of the California State Bar CLE / South Asian Bar Association Panel: Immigration 101 for the Non-Immigration Attorney: Successfully Navigating Employment Based Visas, DACA Work Authorizations and Strategic Considerations for Start Ups and Other Businesses on June…
Travel Ban Waiver Criterion Receive Scrutiny After Supreme Court Upholds Visa Ban By Ameer Shaikh On September 24, 2017, President Trump announced Presidential Proclamation 9645, commonly known as the third version of the “Muslim Ban” or “Travel Ban.” In it, nationals from Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Venezuela, Yemen, and Somalia were restricted from traveling to…
H-1B CAP Travel and Stamping Advisory By Roujin Mozaffarimehr As H-1B Cap approvals start to trickle in, it is important for Petitioners and Beneficiaries to plan for the anticipated 10/1 start date. The following advisory is specifically for H-1B Cap cases that have been prepared for consular processing. H-1B Approvals for Consular Processing Once…
Why Should You Hire an Employment Attorney? Even the most cautious and conscientious employer will sometimes need to seek legal expertise. For one thing, employment laws are always changing, and it’s important to be sure that you have a clear understanding of your own rights, as well as the rights of your employees. Additionally, it…
What You Need to Know About Child Custody Battles The dissolution of a marriage is never easy—and as you go through divorce proceedings, you will likely have to deal with a wide range of financial, legal, and familial issues. One of the toughest challenges of all is handling the matter of child custody. For divorcing…
Company Acquisition Strategies for a Smooth Transition There are many ways to grow your business. One is organically, simply by reaching more customers, selling more products, increasing your profits. Another is by acquiring other businesses. This second option can be incredibly impactful, but it’s seldom without its challenges. From integrating financial systems to synthesizing disparate…
7 Reasons Why You Need to Hire a Child Custody Lawyer Going through a divorce is always difficult—and it’s made all the more so by the involvement of children. During a stressful and emotionally fraught season, it can be harrowing to think of the possibility that you might lose access to your child, or that…
Kalpana Peddibhotla recognized as Public Interest Attorney of Year for 2012 The NASABA Public Interest Awards honors that attorney who shows undying commitment to public service of the South Asian community and community at large. Criteria include: interesting and innovative models of practice and representation; contributions to the public interest legal field; representation of individuals or organizations…
Kalpana Peddibhotla recognized with Trailblazer Award by SABA-NC in 2012 The SABA-NC Trailblazer Award is given to an individual who has demonstrated professional excellence and true innovation in the practice of law. A candidate for this award must be a trailblazer in his or her legal field and must have demonstrated dedication and service towards the…
Premium Processing Suspended for Almost All H-1B Petitions Filed at The California And Vermont Service Centers Until February 2019 By: Roujin Mozaffarimehr The USCIS announced on August 28th, 2018 that, beginning on September 11, 2018, premium processing will be suspended for all H-1B petitions filed at Both California and Vermont Service Centers (excluding cap-exempt filings). This suspension is…