CHUGH - Attorneys & CPAs Podcast

Did you know that your U.S. visa could be revoked or canceled without your immediate knowledge? Changes in immigration status, legal issues, or other circumstances could affect your ability to travel or remain in the United States. Understanding the potential risks and warning signs is essential to avoiding unexpected immigration complications. We recently hosted an informative session featuring P...

DOL Audit: What Employers Need to Know Is your company prepared for a Department of Labor (DOL) audit? Attorney Swapnali Kelkar and Client Services Manager  Arianna Gonzalez, MBA  led an informative session on DOL audits, highlighting key compliance considerations and practical strategies for employers. During the session, our presenters discussed the DOL audit process, common compliance issues th...

A poorly drafted contract can turn a routine business relationship into a costly legal dispute. Unclear language, missing protections, and overlooked provisions can expose businesses to unnecessary risks, unexpected liabilities, and expensive litigation. Partner and Attorney  Ashima Arora Chock  and Client Services Manager  Arianna Gonzalez, MBA  led an insightful session on common contract drafti...

Strengthening Immigration Filings: Avoiding Common Errors and RFEs Immigration filings leave little room for preventable errors. Missing evidence, inconsistencies, outdated forms, incorrect filing fees, or overlooked requirements can lead to delays, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), and in some cases, denials. Partner and Attorney  Kirti Kalra  and Client Services Manager  Arianna Gonzalez, MBA  led a...

Attorney and Partner  Mishita Jethi  and Client Services Manager  Arianna Gonzalez, MBA  led an informative session covering the latest developments affecting H-1B and F-1 visa holders, including recently implemented changes as well as proposed rules that could impact employers, international students, and foreign professionals. During the session, Mishita and Arianna discussed what these developm...

The U.S. immigration landscape continued to evolve, with several significant developments that could affect employers, foreign nationals, and families navigating the immigration process. Partner and Attorney  Gladys Gervacio  and Client Services Manager  Arianna Gonzalez, MBA  led an informative session discussing key developments affecting H-1B employers and workers, including USCIS’s proposed ne...

As year-end approached, small bookkeeping mistakes had the potential to turn into larger accounting, tax, and audit challenges. Businesses following the accrual method of accounting or preparing for year-end audits were encouraged to review their books, identify potential issues, and ensure their financial records were accurate and up to date. Partner and CPA  Bhakti Pujara  Suba and Client Servic...

U.S. immigration policy continued to evolve, bringing several significant regulatory and procedural developments into focus. Partner and Attorney  Min Kim  and Client Services Manager  Arianna Gonzalez, MBA  led an informative discussion highlighting four important immigration developments relevant to employers and foreign nationals. The session covered the proposed elimination of the 60-day grace...

Attorney  Ujwala Bagal  and Client Services Manager  Arianna Gonzalez, MBA  presented an informative session on  The Path to U.S. Citizenship: Naturalization in 2026 . The session provided an overview of the U.S. naturalization process, highlighted important eligibility requirements, and discussed recent developments and trends in 2026. The presenters also shared practical guidance to help applica...

Requests for Evidence (RFEs) for F-1 students have become increasingly common, making it essential for applicants to understand the issues USCIS is closely examining. Attorney  Sreelatha Babu  and Client Services Manager  Arianna Gonzalez, MBA , led an informative discussion on emerging trends in F-1 RFEs, common reasons applications may receive additional scrutiny, and practical guidance for prep...

Website privacy enforcement is accelerating, and businesses of all sizes are facing increased scrutiny over how their websites collect, use, and share consumer data. In this informative session, Attorney Maureen A. Scorese and Client Services Manager Arianna Gonzalez, MBA, discussed the latest enforcement and litigation trends, including website tracking technologies, cookies, pixels, session repl...

Rahul Agarwalla, Consulting Partner, and Arianna Gonzalez, MBA, Client Services Manager, led a practical masterclass covering the key legal, tax, and compliance considerations for U.S. companies expanding into India. The session explored the 10 essential factors businesses should consider before establishing a back office, shared services center, or software development operation, including select...

CHUGH LLP hosted an insightful session,  “Why and How Audits Matter for Small and Medium Businesses.”  Senior Accountants Priyanka Mehta and Tejaswini Chandolu, along with Arianna Gonzalez, Client Services Manager, discussed the importance of audits for small and medium-sized businesses, highlighting how audits strengthen financial transparency, support growth, improve compliance, and build stakeh...

Attorney Swapnali Kelkar and Client Services Manager Arianna Gonzalez, MBA, presented an informative session focused on helping employers, HR professionals, and H-1B beneficiaries navigate the cap filing process with confidence. The speakers discussed common H-1B cap filing mistakes and the steps organizations could take to avoid them. They also examined frequent RFE triggers, recent adjudication...

We hosted an informative session presented by Immigration Attorney Jioselin Juarez Contreras, Esq., Executive Director Carmen Lopez, and Client Services Manager Arianna Gonzalez, MBA. Many couples assume that the K-1 fiancé visa is always the fastest or easiest path to living together in the United States, but the right option depends on a variety of factors unique to each relationship. During the...

USCIS released a new policy memorandum that dramatically impacted how Adjustment of Status (AOS) adjudications were reviewed and processed for aspiring U.S. permanent resident applicants. The policy memorandum, as constructed, appeared broad and had potentially far-reaching implications for both family-based and employment-based green card applications. In addition to affecting individual Adjustme...

Breaking Down the June Visa Bulletin & DOL’s Proposed Wage Increases Partner & Attorney Gladys Gervacio and Client Services Manager Arianna Gonzalez, MBA, hosted an immigration law webinar covering the latest developments impacting employers and foreign national employees. During the session, the presenters discussed key updates from the June 2026 Visa Bulletin, including retrogression and...

We hosted a timely live session covering key developments impacting international students and beneficiaries of H-1B cap petitions during this H-1B cap season. The discussion focused on a newly proposed DHS rule that could significantly change how F-1 student status is managed in the U.S., potentially replacing the current “duration of status” framework with fixed periods of stay. Although still i...

An informative session was presented by Senior Tax Accountant Sanika Gore, CPA, ACA, MBA and Client Services Manager Arianna Gonzalez, MBA. The session explored key tax planning strategies designed specifically for C-corporations, including ways to minimize tax liability, maximize deductions, and navigate recent tax developments impacting corporate entities. It also highlighted proactive approache...

Beyond the H-1B Lottery: Filing Steps & Alternative Visa Options An informative session was presented by Senior Partner & Attorney Navdeep Toor Meamber and Client Services Manager Arianna Gonzalez, MBA. The session guided attendees through key next steps following the H-1B lottery, including filing requirements, timelines, and important considerations for selected applicants, while also ex...

We hosted a concise and practical discussion on tax planning after OBBBA, led by Senior Accountant Juhi Khandelwal and Client Services Manager Arianna Gonzalez, MBA. The session focused on the critical shift from maximizing deductions to managing adjusted gross income (AGI), which now drives eligibility for deductions and credits and can expose individuals to additional taxes such as NIIT. The pre...

We hosted an engaging and informative session,  Employment Law: The Good, The Bad, and What Employers Must Watch Out For , where we explored key developments, common pitfalls, and practical strategies in today’s evolving employment law landscape. The session was presented by Attorney Maureen A. and Client Services Manager Arianna Gonzalez, MBA, who shared their insights and real-world perspectives...

We recently hosted an informative session covering important updates to Form I-129 for H-1B petitions. During the session, our Partner and Attorney Mishita Jethi and Client Services Manager Arianna Gonzalez, MBA discussed recent changes to the form, their practical implications for employers and beneficiaries, and key compliance considerations to keep in mind when preparing H-1B petitions. The ses...

Legal and Tax Consultant Sonam Agrawal and Client Services Manager Arianna Gonzalez covered key legal and tax updates shaping 2026. The discussion included cross-border compliance requirements, corporate structuring considerations, and individual tax obligations for globally mobile professionals. The session also highlighted common pitfalls and practical strategies to help corporations and individ...

"Are You Leaving Money on the Table? Understanding Tax Credits” ? CPA Jaykumar Patel and Client Services Manager Arianna Gonzalez shared a practical overview of key tax credits available to businesses and individuals. The session covered eligibility requirements, commonly overlooked opportunities, and actionable insights to help maximize potential tax savings. Whether you’re a business owner...