Filing a self-petition based on the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has helped many individuals, and many of our clients, secure a work permit, social security card, permanent residence, and ultimately U.S. citizenship.  There is a common misconception that physical abuse is a prerequisite for a successful VAWA petition. While physical abuse can…

  The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has successfully concluded the initial registration period for the FY 2025 H-1B numerical allocations, commonly referred to as the H-1B cap. This process, conducted electronically, has determined the beneficiaries eligible for filing H-1B cap-subject petitions for the fiscal year. Selected beneficiaries and their prospective petitioners have been…

Dear Clients, Colleagues, and Friends,   I am thrilled to announce that we are celebrating seven years of unwavering commitment, dedication, and success at Agarwal Law Group.  As I reflect on this milestone, I am filled with gratitude for this incredible journey, our clients, and the fantastic team of people I have been so lucky…

We are thrilled to share the fantastic news of not one, but FOUR recent Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) approvals for our clients! These recent VAWA approvals mark a significant turning point in their lives, granting them permission to be legally present in the U.S., to have work authorization indefinitely, and to qualify for a…

There are various ways to qualify for permanent residency in the U.S. We will discuss several methods of obtaining a green card. Obtaining a green card through marriage is one of the most common ways to obtain lawful permanent resident status. However, that’s not very helpful to people who wish to live and work in…

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. These occupations typically require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, along with at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in the specific specialty. Common fields for H-1B visas include,…

Starting April 1, 2024, a new fee rule will be in effect, impacting most immigration forms. Accordingly, some form editions will also be updated.  It is crucial that all immigration applications use updated forms if filed on or after April 1, 2024.  The updated forms include: Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker Form I-129…

We are delighted to share that our firm recently helped a client secure approval of an I-140 petition for one of their long-time employees.  An I-140 approval marks a significant milestone in the immigration journey towards obtaining an employment-based green card.  Based on the I-140 approval, we were able to transition our client back to…

Agarwal Law Group held its first ever Legal Team retreat in January of this year.  In order to provide excellent client service, our team needed to take a break from their daily tasks and evaluate our processes and systems to identify gaps and formulate solutions to increase our level of client service.  The retreat served…