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“Will I be Deported?” When Mass Hysteria Takes Over the Collective Consciousness
In this Article, Attorney Vaman Kidambi attempts to disabuse and set clients’ minds at rest of the notion that permanent residents are being deported or forced to give up their green cards. READ MORE
The Art of Responsible Lawyering When Dealing with Changing Circumstances at USCIS
In this Article, Attorney Vaman Kidambi explains the need for a systematic approach to dealing with changes to the immigration laws, policies and procedures under the new administration. READ MORE
Why A Law Firm with Focus and Simplicity is Best for You
As a Law Firm in search of the “golden mean” between focus and minimalism, we enjoy the process as much as the end result. However, in so doing we aim always to remain honest, true and fair to the rules [...]
With Empathy and A Sense of Purpose, the Most Dependable of them All – A Celebration of Service Providers – Part I
In this blogpost, Attorney Kidambi celebrates extraordinary service providers who have ably assisted and supported the Firm over the years. He writes, “One of the cornerstones of a successful business is the support of excellent, well-qualified service providers who offer [...]
June is National Immigrant Heritage Month – Let Us Celebrate the U.S. National Cricket Team
Attorney Kidambi writes in this blogpost that In the coming weeks, as cricket is celebrated in America, we will get a chance to see our heroes perform to the best of their ability. No matter the outcome, he believes this [...]
The CEO Who Went Over and Beyond – And Drove a Bus to get There! Impressions Series – Blog post by Attorney Kidambi
In this article, Attorney Kidambi relates an incredible experience lobbying Congress for additional H-1B Visa Numbers and meeting with preeminent legislators. He also shares an interesting anecdote about one of our clients and how it shaped our practice. Read the [...]
Impressions of an Immigration Lawyer
Over the years, I have been incredibly lucky to have met a whole lot of people from a wide variety of fields. Some of these incredible individuals have left indelible impressions and shaped the way my Firm sees and represents [...]
An Extended Deadline and Dealing with a Record Number of H-1B CAP Registrations. What Happens Now?
Today, Noon ET March 25th marks the end of the H-1B CAP Registrations for FY 2025 (USCIS follows a fiscal year October 1st to September 30th). Year after year, even during the pandemic, registrations have been steadily increasing. This chart [...]
Kidambi & Associates Wins Extraordinary Ability (EB1A) Case Documented Through Comparable Evidence
Recently, the Office obtained yet another approval (IOE8007774496) in the Employment Based First Preference Category. This was a welcome approval for a long-suffering, extremely talented, highly qualified legal immigrant (COB: India), who had spent over a decade waiting for a [...]
Signing Immigration Petitions on Behalf of Corporations and Other Legal Entities. A Quick Overview
This Blog post by Attorney Kidambi addresses a very important question about the corporate signing authority. READ MORE
Attorneys at Kidambi & Associates Serve by Giving Back and Contributing Time for Worthy Causes
For a Law Firm primarily involved with business immigration, although our exposure to individuals who are from the “low-income and modest means” is limited, we have found simple but effective ways to give back to the community. Here are a [...]
And the DREAMers Dream On
Attorney Vaman Kidambi calls for DACA to be recognized as a “human rights issue” and highlights the limbo in which DREAMers remain stuck and urges immigration attorneys to advocate for fairer and more humane immigration laws and policies, writing that [...]
The 7 Ps That Guide Us! What it Takes to File a Successful L-1A Intra-Company Transfer Petition
This blog by Attorney Kidambi outlines the rigorous process adopted by the Firm when processing L-1 Petitions. READ MORE
Decades of Successful Approvals in the Outstanding Visa Category (O-1A)
An effective O-1 visa petition does not simply list the candidate’s accomplishments. Instead, we believe in telling a story. The narrative must flow and be convincing. We take great pains in putting together winning cases. Attorney Matthew Snyder leads the [...]
You Don’t have to be Einstein to Play Leapfrog with your Immigration! – How the EB-1 Category Can Help You Get Ahead
Attorney Kidambi addresses the recent retrogression in Visa Numbers and how clients can benefit from filing under the EB-1 category. READ MORE
Here We Go Again! Expedited Roll Out of New PERM Application Could Make Already Complicated Process Worse
AILA member Vaman Kidambi describes the challenges AILA members and others have shared about the expedited roll-out of the new PERM application form, and urges the Department of Labor to slow the roll-out in order to address valid concerns. READ [...]
Significant EB-4 Retrogression Renders Immigration Option Unavailable for R-1 Nonimmigrants
Attorney Kidambi draws attention to the sudden and dramatic retrogression of visa numbers in the EB4 Visa Category and how this is likely to affect Religious Workers (R-1). Kidambi & Associates represents several prominent religious nonprofit organizations and takes pride [...]
Will You Make the H-1B CAP in 2023?!
On March 12, 2008, Bill Gates appeared before Congress and testified that the H-1B CAP “is arbitrarily set and bears no relation to the U.S. economy's demand for skilled professionals.” He also famously urged Congress to increase the H-1B CAP [...]
Will You Make the H-1B CAP in 2023?!
2023 appears to be a year where we finally see some balance in the way the H-1B CAP is utilized. Hopefully, you are among the lucky ones who get picked in this year’s lottery. Read more - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-make-h-1b-cap-2023-vaman-kidambi
RFE – The Acronym that Continues to Confound and Bewilder Practitioners
Attorney Vaman Kidambi shares insights into the confusion surrounding "Requests for Evidence" (RFEs) and how seemingly extremely similar, if not identical, cases result in different outcomes, urging USCIS to reengage with stakeholders on this issue. https://thinkimmigration.org/blog/2022/11/30/rfe-the-acronym-that-continues-to-confound-and-bewilder-practitioners/