The State Department as from January 19, 2012 through January 19, 2014 is starting a new Pilot Visa Waiver Program waiving the interview at the US consulate in certain types of visas such as F (Student visas), J visas and M visas.  Eventually other visas might be included.  However the applicant will have to meet [...]

At the Shah Peerally Law Group, our primary concern is the quality of our work. Our aim is to make sure every case is prepared so that it will be approved as quickly as possible, and without any complications. Consistent with this mission, our firm charges no additional fee to respond to USCIS requests for [...]

  What is an I-212 Application? An I-212 application is an application for readmission to the United States after being legally deported, or removed. Be aware that illegal reentry after deportation or removal is a federal crime pursuant to INA 276. The penalty includes imprisonment of up to 2 years, or 10 years if the [...]

Seems the Administration is now committed to help keep skilled immigrants in the United States. The Shah Peerally Law Group PC applauds the efforts. However we believe more can be done to this effect.  This appeared on the DHS.gov website. Release Date: January 31, 2012 The President is deeply committed to fixing our broken immigration [...]

The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) is set aside for victims of crimes who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse and are willing to assist law enforcement and government officials in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity. Below are Questions and Answers pertaining to U nonimmigrant visas. Background Congress created the U [...]