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2020 Horasis Populism vs. Multilateralism

HORASIS CHINA MEETING (28-29 OCT 2019)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

 Horasis GLOBAL MEETING (5-8 MAY 2018)

CASCAIS, PORTUGAL

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Already filed for adjustment of status? Here is what attorney Pallavi Ahluwalia says you should do right now. If your I-130 or I-140 was filed with an adjustment of status election and your case is pending, you have two immediate action items. First, file your I-824 now to trigger consular processing as a backup. Second, start building your list of positive equities. If USCIS calls you for an interview and asks why they should exercise administrative discretion in your favor, you need to walk in prepared with documented contributions: your employer history, your tax record, your family ties in the U.S., and your years of maintained lawful status. Your file is not a lost cause. But passive is not a strategy right now. Watch the full Ask Pallavi episode. #AdjustmentOfStatus #GreenCard2025 #USCIS #I485 #I824 #ImmigrationLaw #AskPallavi #AhluwaliaLaw #GreenCardInterview #PM6020199 #ImmigrationAttorney #TexasImmigration #ConsularProcessing #VisaHolder #USImmigration
If Your Green Card Interview Turns Harsh, Do This
Do you know the difference between a single intent and a dual intent visa? It matters more than ever right now. Attorney Pallavi Ahluwalia breaks it down. A single intent visa is issued for one purpose only. A B1/B2 is for visiting. An F-1 is for studying. An R-1 is for religious work. The government expects you to honor that singular purpose and return home when it ends. A dual intent visa acknowledges that your reason for being here may evolve. The H-1B and L-1 are the most common examples. When you enter on either of those, the government accepts that temporary work may convert into a long term intention to remain permanently. That is why adjustment of status is more defensible for dual intent holders under PM-602-0199 than it is for those on single intent visas. Knowing which category your visa falls into directly shapes your path to a green card right now. Watch the full Ask Pallavi episode.
Single Intent vs Dual Intent Visas
USCIS issued a policy memorandum that quietly rewrote the rules on adjustment of status. Managing attorney Pallavi Ahluwalia breaks down exactly what changed and what you should do right now. On May 22nd, USCIS released Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, formally reframing adjustment of status as a matter of administrative discretion rather than an established right. This is one of the most significant shifts in U.S. immigration policy in decades, and it directly affects H-1B, L-1, O-1, F-1, B1/B2, and STEM OPT visa holders who are on a path to permanent residency. In this episode of Ask Pallavi, immigration attorney Pallavi Ahluwalia answers the most pressing questions from the immigrant community: 00:00 Adjustment Memo Shockwave 02:07 B1 B2 Intent Risks 03:09 If You Already Filed 05:04 F1 Duration Changes 2026 06:07 Consular Processing Strategy 07:30 Employment Visa Prep 08:22 Single vs Dual Intent 09:18 Student to Green Card Reality 10:57 Final Advice and Next Steps 12:22 Share and Subscribe Key takeaways from this video: If your adjustment of status is already filed, do not abandon it. Begin building your list of positive equities now, including your contributions to your employer, your U.S. family ties, and your history of lawful status maintenance. If you are on a single intent visa such as F-1 or B1/B2, consider marking your I-130 or I-140 for consular processing rather than domestic adjustment for the time being. If you have an approved I-130 or I-140, file your I-824 (Action on an Approved Application or Petition) to preserve your consular processing option. Do not leave the country yet. Wait to see how courts respond to legal challenges before making any irreversible travel decisions. September 2026 brings additional changes to F-1 Duration of Status. The new standard will tie your authorized stay to the length of your program rather than granting open-ended duration. This video is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration law is highly fact-specific. Please consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions about your case. Attorney Advertising. Informational only. No outcomes guaranteed. 📞 Dallas: 972-361-0606 📞 Houston: 713-600-4338 🌐 ahluwalialaw.com 📅 Book a consultation: ahluwalialaw.com/consultations 📧 frontdesk@ahluwalialaw.com #ImmigrationLaw #GreenCard #AdjustmentOfStatus #H1BVisa #F1Visa #USCIS #VisaHolder #ImmigrationAttorney #PallaviAhluwalia #AhluwaliaLaw #AskPallavi #PM6020199 #USImmigration #TexasImmigrationLaw
H-1B, F-1, B1/B2 Visa Holders: Your Path to a Green Card Just Changed. Watch This.
In this clip from the @PremJoshiPodcast featuring insights from Ahluwalia Law Offices, we break down one of the biggest frustrations in employment-based immigration: the per-country cap system. Here’s the reality: 📌 Employment-based green cards are capped at 7% per country 📌 Demand from India is massively higher than available numbers 📌 That’s why the backlog for Indian professionals can stretch for YEARS And that’s only one part of the journey. International students and professionals still have to navigate: ✅ F-1 visas ✅ OPT & STEM OPT ✅ H-1B sponsorship ✅ RFEs ✅ layoffs & status issues ✅ green card processing delays For thousands of immigrants, the American Dream is possible — but the immigration path can feel like a marathon. 🇺🇸 #GreenCard #H1B #USImmigration #IndianInUSA #PremJoshiPodcast #AhluwaliaLawOffices #F1Visa #OPT #STEMOPT #ImmigrationLaw #USVisa #GreenCardBacklog #InternationalStudents #USAImmigration #ImmigrationNews
🇺🇸 Why is the U.S. green card wait so long for Indians?
In this clip from the @PremJoshiPodcast featuring insights from Ahluwalia Law Offices, we discuss a growing concern for international students and H-1B professionals in 2025–2026: social media scrutiny during immigration processes. Immigration officers may not be monitoring your profiles daily — but if your case is being reviewed, assume anything public can become part of the conversation. For students on OPT, H-1B holders, or anyone on a visa: ⚠️ side hustles ⚠️ unauthorized work ⚠️ conflicting online activity ⚠️ public content that raises questions can potentially create immigration risks. The biggest advice? Read the room. Stay focused on why you came to the U.S. in the first place — your education, your career, and your long-term future. 🇺🇸 #USImmigration #OPT #H1B #InternationalStudents #PremJoshiPodcast #AhluwaliaLawOffices #ImmigrationLaw #F1Visa #USVisa #SocialMedia #USCIS #WorkVisa #ImmigrationNews #OPTStudents #USAImmigration
🚨 Could your social media affect your U.S. immigration status? The answer might surprise you.
In this clip from the @PremJoshiPodcast featuring insights from Ahluwalia Law Offices, we discuss the reality many visa holders are facing today: even a normal trip home can suddenly become an immigration gamble. If it’s a real emergency and you MUST travel, that’s different. But for optional trips, holidays, or short visits home — many immigration professionals are advising caution right now due to: ❌ visa stamping uncertainty ❌ administrative processing delays ❌ re-entry complications ❌ unexpected career disruption A lot of people became comfortable because travel had been smooth for years. But immigration conditions can change quickly, and one trip can affect your ability to return to the U.S. Sometimes protecting your future means staying put — even when it’s difficult. 🇺🇸 #H1B #USImmigration #VisaStamping #H1BVisa #PremJoshiPodcast #AhluwaliaLawOffices #USVisa #ImmigrationLaw #AdministrativeProcessing #WorkVisa #USCIS #ImmigrationNews #InternationalProfessionals #TechWorkers #IndianInUSA
⚠️ Traveling internationally on an H-1B right now? Think twice before taking the risk.
In this clip from the @PremJoshiPodcast featuring insights from Ahluwalia Law Offices, we discuss why immigration action needs to happen BEFORE deportation proceedings begin — not after. Many H-1B holders think they can wait until the last minute, but once removal proceedings start, changing status becomes much harder and more complicated. The key takeaway: ✅ Apply for a change of status early ✅ Act within your grace period ✅ Protect your legal stay proactively, not reactively In immigration, timing can change everything. 🇺🇸 #H1B #USImmigration #H1BGracePeriod #ImmigrationLaw #PremJoshiPodcast #AhluwaliaLawOffices #USVisa #USCIS #WorkVisa #ImmigrationAttorney #VisaStatus #H1BVisa #ImmigrationNews #TechLayoffs #USAImmigration
🚨 If your 60-day H-1B grace period is running out, waiting could be dangerous.
n this clip from the @PremJoshiPodcast featuring insights from Ahluwalia Law Offices, we break down how H-4 EAD holders can continue working, stay employed, and even restart their H-1B pathway later through a new employer-sponsored green card process. A lot of immigrants don’t realize this: ✅ H-4 is dependent status for spouses of H-1B holders ✅ H-4 EAD allows eligible spouses to work legally in the U.S. ✅ Once an I-140 is approved, new long-term immigration opportunities can open up For many families, understanding H-4 EAD rules can completely change their immigration strategy and career stability in the U.S. 🇺🇸 #H4EAD #H1B #USImmigration #GreenCard #PremJoshiPodcast #AhluwaliaLawOffices #ImmigrationLaw #H4Visa #I140 #USVisa #WorkVisa #ImmigrationAttorney #InternationalProfessionals #USAImmigration #ImmigrationNews
🚨 H-4 EAD could save your immigration journey when an employer doesn’t cooperate.
Not every trip home is worth risking your career. In this emotional clip from the @PremJoshiPodcast featuring insights from Ahluwalia Law Offices, we talk about the pressure many H-1B professionals face from family members asking them to travel home during uncertain immigration situations. Sometimes your parents don’t fully understand the risks: ❌ visa stamping delays ❌ administrative processing ❌ re-entry uncertainty ❌ career disruption Your family misses you. That’s real. But protecting your legal status, job, and future in the U.S. has to come first. To every parent watching — please don’t emotionally pressure your kids to travel if they’re trying to protect their immigration status. They’re already juggling enough. ❤️ #H1B #USImmigration #H1BVisa #PremJoshiPodcast #AhluwaliaLawOffices #VisaStamping #ImmigrationLaw #USVisa #InternationalProfessionals #WorkVisa #ImmigrationJourney #USCIS #TechWorkers #IndianInUSA #ImmigrationNews
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