CHUGH - Attorneys & CPAs Podcast

You now have your Green Card; what are some things you must do to maintain your residency in the U.S.? What are some things you cannot do as resident of the United States. How does travel impact your residency.  In this session Partner and Attorney Ritu Chokshi discussed the requirements to become a naturalized US citizen.   #immigration #greencard #usimmigration    Speakers:&n...

Current visa processing delays and unavailability of interview and dropbox dates in home country has caused panic amongst visa holders who must travel to meet their family or attend to business. To add to the chaos, over a few thousand immigrants are waiting for their interview dates at U.S. consulates to become current without any clarity on how long it would take.   In this episode, Attorne...

Using P1 and P3 visas, certain athletes, culturally unique performers, and musicians may work and live in the USA. Immigration Lead Deepika Singh and Immigration Paralegal Astha Pandey answered your frequently asked questions in this episode. Along with host Neha Mahajan, Business Development and Outreach Manager, Deepika and Astha discussed eligibility, qualifications required, how to improve you...

October 2022’s Visa Bulletin has brought massive disappointment to those waiting for their Green Cards in the employment-based categories. The dates have retrogressed by over 900 days for those born in India in employment based 2 and 3 categories. In this episode, partner and attorney Diya Mathews and Immigration Lead Deepika Singh answered some of the most pressing questions.    Speaker...

Can being on a visa restrict your ability to open a company if you already have a bold idea and finances to do so? Are you on a student or employment-based visa and want to start a company without jeopardizing your status? In this episode, Partner and Attorney Ms. Diya Mathews dispels some myths and helps you navigate the legal path of turning your American dream turn into reality.   Speakers...

USCIS processing times have been greatly affected by the COVID 19 pandemic. Many family members now must wait up to 20+ years for their immigrant visas.  What happens if the main petitioner dies?    In this episode, Immigration Lead Ms. Toni Ordona and Partner, Attorney Ms. Gladys Gervacio talked about Humanitarian Reinstatement.  Speakers:  #GladysGervacio, Partner &...

Jumping on the entrepreneurship journey and don’t understand the legal complexities of starting, incorporating and running the business?    In this episode, Attorney Ms. Mengxin Cui discussed legalities involved in starting the entrepreneurship journey.  Whether its reviewing contracts, hiring and firing employees, protecting intellectual property, trademark, being sued by a custome...

If you are an H1-B employer, you must be prepared for random USCIS site visits. Although this can be an intimidating experience, right processes, and protocols can help you and your employees deal with site visits.  Listen to our session where partner and attorney Ms. Gladys Gervacio, Paralegal Juan Valdez joined business development and Outreach Manager Neha Mahajan for an exciting conversat...

During this discussion, we covered the dos and don’ts of Commercial Leases & Contracts. Learn about Commercial Leases & Contracts and how it can help your business during this informative live conversation.  #commerciallease #lease #contracts #attorney #thursdaylivewithchugh

Learn about employment-based immigration during this very interactive live conversation. During this discussion, we cover topics relating to I-485 like adjustment of status, interfiling, traveling while having a pending adjustment of status, and processing delays by USCIS.   #immigration #immigrationattorney #employmentbased #adjustmentofstatus #interfiling #travel #processingdelays #thursday...

Business travel can be costly. Hotel bills, airfare or train tickets, cab fares, public transportation – it can all add up fast. Business travelers may be able to offset some of those costs by claiming business travel deductions when they file their taxes.    In this podcast, Accountant Varshika Gupta and Business Development and Outreach Manager Neha Mahajan discuss:  What expenses...

Ready to sponsor an employee’s green card, but not sure where to begin? The EB-2 and EB-3 categories are some of the most common, but they also come with some complicated requirements for employers.   Listen to our recording where our experts demystified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship, including PERM labor certification, recruiting requirements, minimum salary rules, and more. This even...

Gain an understanding of the landscape for employment-based visas in fiscal year 2022 during this live event. We’ll cover the process of downgrading from an EB-2 to an EB-3 green card, whether to submit medical Form I-693 after your Form I-485, measures USCIS will take to clear the green card backlog, and more. This video features Partner and Attorney Navdeep Meamber and host Sasha Preston-Suni ....

It is important to have the right social media policy in place protect your company from a legal perspective. While your employees can elevate your brand online, they can also expose your company to serious liability issues. During this live event, Attorney Gurshaan Chattha covers things that you’ll want to consider in your social media policy development, including which colleagues should be invo...

Businesses that operate in multiple states may have to manage multi-state tax obligations. Watch this live event for the chance to learn more about which activities trigger tax obligations, what constitutes a tax nexus, how to manage payroll for employees that work in multiple states, how to file taxes for an individual with dual state residency, and more. This event features Accountant Sheenam Ar...

New USCIS policy will allow three and 10-year inadmissibility bars to run while certain adjustment of status applicants are in the US, without the need for a waiver. Join Chugh, LLP Partner and Attorney Angelita Chavez and host Sasha Preston-Suni for a conversation on what this policy means for certain green card applicants, who qualifies for I-601 waivers, when to file for a waiver, what happens...

It can be difficult for employers to recruit and hire qualified nurses. Luckily, employers can currently hire foreign national nurses more easily in the United States than many other professionals.    Our experts share insight into the sponsorship process, including documentation required, what employers and employees must keep in mind, how long it may take to get a green card, what to e...

Public Access Files (PAFs) are an important aspect of the H-1B compliance journey for employers. Don’t miss this informative talk with Chugh, LLP Partner and Attorney Min Kim where we cover important questions like what to include in your PAF, common PAF mistakes to avoid, what penalties are possible for noncompliance, and more.    #H1B #PublicAccessFiles #PAFs #Immigration #ImmigrationA...

Did you know that certain deductions and credits can help you save big on your tax bill each year? Join Chugh CPAs, LLP Accountant Naina Agrawal and host Sasha Preston-Suni for a live conversation covering strategies like tax credits versus deductions, retirement and health savings, donations to charitable organizations, and more.    #tax #accounting #accountant

Estate planning is an essential step to protecting your assets for your family and organizations you care about. Without one, the government will decide how to distribute your assets for you. During this live conversation, Chugh, LLP Attorney Minh Luong covers what an estate plan includes, who needs an estate plan, what documents your plan should include, how to plan for your family’s needs, how t...

Documented dreamers are individuals who came to the US legally as children, but who risk losing their immigration status when they turn 21. Often, these individuals have a parent who holds an H-1B or other nonimmigrant visa and is awaiting US permanent residency. Join this conversation to learn more about which children may qualify for relief available under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA),...

Some people will owe more in US taxes for 2021 than they did in previous tax years. Multiple factors could contribute to your bill increase, including a higher advance child tax credit, paused student loan payments, and higher mutual fund payouts. CPA Dimple Sankhla and Business Development and Outreach Manager Neha Mahajan will explore why your taxes may be higher this year – and what you can do...

Join our live event on Thursday, April 28 at 11 AM PT/2 PM ET to learn about proposed new policy which could reduce backlogs for employment-based green cards. Immigration Attorney Ishan Anand will discuss the reauthorization of the EB-5 investor visa, the EAGLE Act’s proposed elimination of country-based limits for employment-based green cards, the possible recapture of unused green cards under th...

Failure to comply with Form I-9 regulations can lead to steep fines and other penalties. Don’t miss our live event this Thursday, April 21 at 11 AM PT/2 PM ET where we’ll share Form I-9 audit best practices. We’ll cover things like how to properly complete Forms I-9, correct errors, retain documentation, conduct internal audits, prepare for an audit, and more. Further, we’ll discuss next steps for...

Join our Chugh, LLP immigration experts for a conversation about the fiscal year 2023 H-1B cap selection process, including more detail about how to review your selection notice, which service center to send your petition to, how to take advantage of F-1 visa cap-gap, and how the size of your company is determined. We also cover what’s to come on the May 2022 Visa Bulletin, what to consider when t...