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On January 25, I will be moderating a panel of consular officials from the countries of Brazil, India, Mexico, and the U.K. We will discuss how consulates have adapted to the changes brought by the COVID pandemic and what to expect in consular processing in the future. https://agora.aila.org/store/products/view/2023-gms-consular-webinar-global-migration-beyond-the-aftermath https://www.instagram.com/p/CnzeJSXuWov/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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When I am not representing companies and investors on immigration law matters, I make time to do pro bono work. This year, I thought I would share the recognition I received from the State Bar of Texas Pro Bono College for my service. My focus has been on providing immigration representation to South Asian victims of domestic violence and representing asylum seekers fleeing persecution from places like Afghanistan. #immigration #law #probono (at State Bar of Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cljhkt7vLov/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I had a short article published in the Dallas Bar Association Headnotes entitled Enforcing the Affidavit of Support in Texas Courts. The article looks enforcement of the I-864 Affidavit of Support, which creates a legally binding obligation on certain immigration sponsors to support immigration beneficiaries at 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, Texas courts hold that the I-864 creates a binding contract which can be enforced and does create a support obligation after divorce when timely plead and where the obligation remains in effect because the beneficiary alien has not worked or been credited with 40 qualifying quarters under the SSA or become a United States citizen. I wish I could have discussed more about the history of court cases enforcing the Affidavit of Support because they involve an interesting combination of contract law and statutory interpretation, but unfortunately there wasn't enough space. #immigration #law (at Arts District Mansion) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClhbGREONNo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I had a #fantastic time at this year's #NAPABA National Convention. It was incredible to see old friends and make new connections with other #AANHPI lawyers from around the country. My #immigrationlaw panel went well. And I had a fantastic time with my new #AABANY family and my #DAABA family. I'm looking forward to next year and many years in the future. #NAPABA22 #family #AsianAmerican #lawyers https://www.instagram.com/p/CkovIKMvjCf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It was my pleasure to chair and speak on the panel, Immigration in Times of Crisis: Navigation Tips for In-house and HR, at the 2022 NAPABA National Convention. We had a great conversation recapping business immigration issues during the COVID pandemic and as a result of the Ukraine War. I was joined by Thy Bui of Constangy, Sarah Hawk of Barnes Thornburg, Catherine Yen of Jackson Walker, and Sarah Hamilton of UPS. #NAPABA22 #chanderlaw #immigrationlaw #immigrationlawyers (at Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino) https://www.instagram.com/p/CklwNXJvnkA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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U.S. #Senator #MazieHirono (D-HI) and #ChiefJustice #SriSrinivasan of the U.S. toCourt of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit have inspired talks at the #NAPABA plenary lunch. #Professor #HiroshiMotomura of #UCLA Law School, who #literally wrote the book on U.S. #immigrationlaw, spoke along with Dr. Shawn Malia Kana`iaupuni of Partners in Development Foundation, Dr. Chia Youyee Vang of the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and Dr. Hardeep Dhillon of the American Bar Foundation, spoke on citizen on the 100th year of the Ozawa and #Thind cases. #NAPABA22 #ohana (at Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkoVT8bvZ5S/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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India & H1-B Visas: More On Infosys’ $1 Million Settlement - Barron's http://bit.ly/2s6mSkl

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Immigration Policy Changes and the Tech Economy

Monday, May 8, 2017 at 12:00 PM CDT

Recently announced policy changes to employment based immigration programs are expected to have an impact on the technology sector’s ability to hire foreign workers.  In this webinar, we will discuss:

Increased enforcement in the H-1B program to address fraud and abuse

Changes in H-1B adjudications policy for computer related occupations and

Examine the aftermath of the FY 2018 H-1B filing season

The webinar is presented by Mr. Vishal Chander, an attorney focusing on immigration law at Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP.  Founded in 1909, Gardere is an Am Law 200 firm and one of the Southwest’s largest full-service law firms – with more than 240 attorneys based in Dallas, Austin, Houston, Denver, and Mexico City, and covering more than 40 different areas of practice.

You can join the webinar from your computer, tablet or smartphone at:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8930085388682630401

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Trump talks tough on H-1B visas | Dallas Morning News with a few quotes by Vishal Chander

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On February 21, 2017, Mr. Vishal Chander provided a seminar to the Pearson Partners DFW HR Roundtable on employment based immigration issues.  The seminar was entitled “Immigration in Transition; Being Prepared for Changes and Uncertainties” and focused on issues relevant HR professionals.

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On March 31, 2017, USCIS issued a memorandum rescinding a 2000 memorandum finding that the occupational classification of Computer Programmer was a Specialty Occupation.  A position must be a specialty occupation, or occupation requiring a four year degree in a field related to the occupation, in order to qualify under the H-1B program.  The determination that not all Computer Programmer positions are specialty occupations could have a significant impact on the H-1B eligibility for entry-level computer occupations.

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On March 31, 2017, USCIS announced there would be delays in the receipting of H-1B petitions filed under the Premium Processing Program at the Nebraska Service Center.  The delays are a result of data entry problems occurring because of increased H-1B petitions received.  Receipting of cases is expected to take 10 days.

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On April 3, 2017, USCIS announced a program to deter and detect H-1B fraud and abuse.  In the announcement, USCIS stated that too many American workers are ignored or unfairly disadvantaged as a result of the H‑1B visa program.  

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A leaked draft of an executive order entitled “Ending Unconstitutional, Executive Amnesties” rescinds the DACA program, but allows continued validity of employment authorization documents granted under the program until the date of expiration.

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Summary of the final International Entrepreneur Rule.

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ALERT: Proposed regulation to be published tomorrow increases EB-5 minimum investment: $1.8million & TEA $1.3 million.