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The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to decide this fall on a decade-old battle between Google and Oracle that may have far-reaching implications for software developers and their clients. This is a unique case because it highlights the importance and complexities of protecting IP rights and applying copyright concepts in …

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Chugh, LLP family law attorney Brinda Gandhi answers frequently asked questions about filing for divorce in California in our multi-part video series.

As of July 31, 2020, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will start to share information about suspected labor law violations by H-1B employers with the US Labor Department. The Labor Department plans to use this information to launch its own H-1B workplace investigations for the first time. This …

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Chugh, LLP family law attorney Brinda Gandhi answers frequently asked questions about filing for divorce in California in our multi-part video series.

The US Department of Labor has proposed changes to permanent labor certification (PERM) application forms, instructions, and other materials that are collected during the employment-based permanent residence (green card) sponsorship process. Most of the proposed changes are to Form ETA-9089, Application for Permanent Employment Certification.

On August 3, 2020 the United States government issued an Executive Order to assess whether the US government’s practice of hiring foreign workers negatively impacts US workers, especially in areas that heavily rely on government jobs, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mengxin “Esther” Cui is an attorney specializing in corporate, contract, and immigration law at Chugh, LLP based in Reston, VA. Mengxin “Esther” Cui loves that she is always learning and exploring different practice areas within the law. Esther loves collaborating closely with clients and developing customized solutions for them. She …

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On July 31, 2020, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that they will increase the fees they charge for most immigration and naturalization services. Petitioners can use the USCIS fee calculator for the most up-to-date fee information.

Chugh, LLP Senior Partner Suneeta Dewan appeared on the NYLESA Podcast (New York Local Expatriate Spouse Association) to discuss visa options available to the diplomatic community – particularly United Nations employees and their spouses.

Jagminder Matharu is an Immigration Manager in our firm’s Santa Clara, CA office.  Since immigrating to the United States 30 years ago, it has been Jagminder Matharu’s passion to help transform the lives of her clients through immigration.