My employer filed for my H1B Petition. The story would be like any other with the only exception that I had a lot of challenges to face.I had a gap in my status. Specifically, I had to demonstrate that I had maintained a lawful H-1B nonimmigrant status inspite of this gap throughtout the pendency of my petition was filed with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.With the convincing legal arguments The Law Offices of Sherin Thawer, P.C., was able to persuade the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Vermont Service Center that I was entitled to H1B and my petition was approved susequently.

I thank you very much for getting my Mom the Green Card and I am also very thankful for your responsiveness to ALL my queries. A BIG THANK YOU!!

With best wishes for great success!!

Arvind Tripathi

Awful services! Waste of time and money! Don't go there! Sherin should receive 0 star! Dunno why US justice department allowing her practice.

My Husband and I were clients of hers for a good amount of time and we thought we had a great lawyer on our hands she seemed very nice and friendly but then after that appointment every time we would call or go into her office she would get very irritated with us and cop a attitude with myself or my husband. But of course when it came time to pay her a payment she was as nice as can be.she never did anything for our case all she ever did was ask us for documents and money and never did any work after my husband finally realized a year had passed and nothing was being done we decided to fire her as our lawyer. And of course when I told her that we were going to fire her because we just weren't getting any results she got upset and copped a attitude but she did finally give us our personal paperwork back and our money orders hat she never sent and might I add I asked her if we owed her anything and she said if you did I wouldn't be giving you your money orders back. So we left it at that. Well a little less than a yr later my husband and I noticed our bank account was really low and I went to check out why well to our surprise sherin or her law office took out 2,100 dollars and we tried fighting with her and her receptionists and she would never take my calls or answer any of my emails so I went to my bank and tried to fight about the money she had taken out for no reason and well she had some paper with my signature saying if she withdrew money once she had he right to do it again the bank couldn't do anything or return my money because of that paper. So what we don't understand to this day is why she took the money out if we never owed this lady nothing she said it her self when we went to close the case. And she never new how hard it was for my husband and I to get by with three children and having so much money taken out for no good reason. She doesn't know how hard it was for my husband to save up that much money since she is rich and she don't work hard for her money she just steals it from people like my husband and I.and all we wanted from her in the beginning was for her to do her job and she didn't she just took advantage of us and stole money from us if we really owed this women money she would have not waited almost a yr to take it out of our accounts she's a thief and a liar don't trust this piece of garbage!!!!!! Trust me she is not a good person!!!!!!

Don't trust her a bit. She & her paid staff writes their own reviews ( the good ones lol )



Overcharged us and when you question her she gets upset and start yells at you like your piece of sh/t. I request all you innocent people to be careful and find better lawyer and always seek for 2nd opinion. Dunno why US justice department allowing her practice. I give her 0 star.

Highly recommended.



Even though, I am in the middle of my process through this office, I am happy with the service and would like to recommend others.



I was a victim of robbery [at gun point] at my work. Police are not able to get the robbers yet.



I consulted with Sharin Thawer law Office on U-Visa and got the right suggestions towards filling U-Visa.



I had to get signature from Police Department that would verify authenticity of the crime.



But, I ran into the most difficult phase of my life for not being able to get the signature from Dallas Police Department for more than a year.



But to be honest, with the help of Sharin Thawer Law Office, Sharin managed to get the signature and now I am very happy and most hopeful towards my case going into right directions.



I highly recommend anyone with similar cases to get consultation from this office.



Before I went to this office, I had visited multiple law firms, they didn't even have any concert idea to suggest me and were hesitant to suggest me to further my case.



But, Sharin did suggest me to move further with U-Visa and I am happy with her work and very happy to move on with the case with this office.

Success Story - 11/14/12

By: Sherin Thawer of the Law Offices of Sherin Thawer, P.C.

305 Cimarron Trail No. 160, Irving, Texas 75063; Phone No. (214) 239-4511

At the Law Offices of Sherin Thawer, P.C., we offer our services to those who are in need of help with any immigration issues. One of our latest success stories is about Mr. Asif Ali

Mr. Asif Ali entered the United States, a long time ago in the year of 1994. In 2006, Mr. Ali’s employer filed an I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker for his benefit. However, the I-140 was denied because of Mr. Ali’s unauthorized employment for the period of time from 1994 to 2006. Mr. Ali retained an attorney to file his 245(i) Adjustment of Status pursuant to the Life Act, but Mr. Ali’s previous attorney forwarded erroneous documents to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). His application was rejected. Then, the same attorney filed an appeal but sent it to the wrong address.

Consequently, Mr. Ali retained the legal services of the Law Offices of Sherin Thawer P.C., to file an appeal based on an ineffective assistance of previous attorney and from the USCIS’ incorrect decision. Ms. Sherin Thawer filed a comprehensive appeal with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and promptly sent a notice to the USCIS regarding same. Ms. Thawer requested that the service reexamine its decision in light of additional legal arguments, and an argument or aspect of the case which was overlooked. Based on the well thought-out legal strategy, abundance of essential case law supporting same, and attached evidence, the USCIS considered the appeal. As a result, the USCIS reopened Mr. Asif Ali case and forwarded same for further consideration. The successful appeal has given Mr. Ali great opportunity to prove his case and much deserved piece of mind.

We would like to once again congratulate the Asif Ali on his success.

The Law Offices of Sherin Thawer, P.C. is a full service law firm that is ready to help you during difficult times. We assist in family matters, business transactions and immigration law. This article does not intend to create a client-attorney relationship. Please keep the advice of counsel for your individual case.

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Success Story

By: Sherin Thawer of the Law Offices of Sherin Thawer, P.C.

305 Cimarron Trail No. 160, Irving, Texas 75063; Phone No. (214) 239-4511

8/17/12



At the Law Offices of Sherin Thawer, P.C., we offer our services to those who are in need of help with any immigration issues. One of our latest success stories is about Ms. Farzana Naim.



Mr. and Mrs. Ferdous received their Green Card after much difficulty with the help of Ms. Sherin Thawer. Mrs. Ferdous mentioned her daughter, Ms. Farzana Naim, when she initially filed the I-140 Application. However, USCIS did not mention Farzana Naim at the time of interview for Mr. and Mrs. Ferdous because she had aged out. Therefore, Ms. Thawer filed a CSPA (Child Status Protective Act) Application for Farzana Naim on the basis that she was initially mentioned in I-140 filing. However, USCIS did not response to that CSPA for more than six (6) months.



At last, Ms. Sherin Thawer SUED the U.S. CONUSLATE OFFICE IN BANGLADESH as an action in Federal Court in the Northern District of Texas against all six (6) agencies – United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, et al. As a result, the United States Department of Justice reprimanded USCIS for not adjudicating the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Federal Court Agred with Ms. Thawer’s legal reasoning, therefore Farzana Naim’s petition was granted. Finally, a USCIS Immigration Officer contacted Ms. Sherin Thawer and granted Farzana Naim’s CSPA petition and an interview has been scheduled with the Bangladesh Embassy for her Green Card.



We would like to once again congratulate Ferdous Family facilitated by the Thawer Power Team!



The Law Offices of Sherin Thawer & Associates, P.C., is a full service law firm that is ready to help you during difficult times. We can assist you in family matters, business transactions and immigration law. This article does not intend to create a client-attorney relationship. Please keep the advice of counsel for your individual case.



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Copyright 2012

Who said your deportation case cannot be reopened?



10/23/12

The Law offices of Sherin Thawer & Associates, PC has definitely ended the year with a bang! This story first began on or about August or September of 1998, when Mr. Raj Ahuja entered the United States without inspection. He was immediately detained immediately by the US Customs Border Patrol in El Paso, TX. He was later released on bond. Unaware he had just signed a voluntary departure order, he went on to establish a life in the United States. He was assured by his lawyers everything was taken care of.

On October 9, 2004, Mr. Ahuja married USC, Ms. Nandita Krishna. They had met through a mutual friend and it was love at first sight. They later had two children, one son who is now seven years old, and one daughter who is now six years old.

The ugly troubles of immigration resurfaced eight years ago when Mr. Ahuja attempted to apply for status. They hired someone who deceived them into thinking Mr. Ahuja could gain a green card by spending thousands of dollars.

After realizing, something is desperately wrong, they approached Attorney Sherin Thawer for a second opinion on October 23, 2012. ICE officers had been calling Mr. Ahuja to come to their office. Mr. and Mrs. Ahuja frightened and not sure what this would mean, hired Law Offices of Sherin Thawer & Associates to represent them. On, December 3, 2012, the clients appeared for their interview whereby Mr. Ahuja was taken into ICE custody as service records indicated an outstanding in Absentia Order from December 3, 1998 and he was ordered removed.

Ms. Thawer and her team expeditiously worked day and night 24/7 to ensure his release. The office filed a Motion to Reopen an In absentia Order and Request for Emergency Stay of Removal Mr. Ahuja’s case. In a matter of one week, ICE counsel agreed with Ms. Thawer’s arguments and filed a non-opposition response, favoring Mr. Ahuja’s case. He was released from Custody on December 12, 2012.

Mr. Ahuja is now qualified for work authorization permit and adjustment of status in forthcoming.

03/08/11

Alatoom v. USDC

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE NORTHERNDISTRICT OF TEXAS



Client had pendingN -400, Application for over a year. He had filed the case on his own, had the interview and then did not hear anything for months. Finally after waiting for over a year, Mr.Alatoom contacted our Office. The skillful lawyering of the Thawer Power legal team filed the case in the Federal Court. Within a few months Mr.Alatoom received his much deserved oath ceremony and naturalization certificate.

Congratulations to the client and our team !



Nawabi v. USDC

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE NORTHERNDISTRICT OF TEXAS



Ms.Nawabi, an Afghan national had sponsored her brother through the sibling petition. She also was working on the case by herself. The brother was interviewed at the Embassy and never heard back. Several months passed and although they made several attempts to obtain the visa the Embassy refused. After a year or so, Ms.Nawabi who resides in New York, heard about Thawer Law and contacted the office. Having never met the client, Thawer law Team preceded to file the case in federal court within months the Embassy turned over the passport with the visa. Congratulations to the NawabiFamily !



Kisir v. USDC

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE NORTHERNDISTRICT OF TEXAS



This family hired us to process visitor visas for the family coming from Karachi, Pakistan for the for FIRST TIME with previous denials on their records. The purpose of their visit was to see their newborn grandchild. All the visitor visas were filed and approved except for the Father in law’s. After many attempt to resolve the matter with the Embassy and NVC to no avail, Thawer Law suggested the federal court option. Although the family was nervous and worried they agreed. Within months the Father in law’s passport was returned to him with a ten year visitor visa as his wife and children were awarded. Kudos to the family for their patience and trust in our services!



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The Law Offices of Sherin Thawer and Associate, is a very reliable, capable, trustworthy law firm and the staff and the attorney, Sherin Thawer were very helpful and knowledgeable. My wife’s case was pending from the last lawyers we used and after filing the Federal case interview, my wife, had applied for the green card in just two weeks. I wish to recommend the law Offices of Sherin Thawer for their expertise and their diligent work on my wife’s case. Adam M.

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By Mariola Michalska, Associate Attorney

IS A RECESSION GOOD TIME FOR A DIVORCE? - 04/23/13

In the times of recession, many couples are suffering from the consequences of flawed financial decisions or because of overall economics in the country. But, can the recession be a good time in which to bring divorce proceedings? Absolutely.

There's the attorneys theory, that money provides the soft fatty tissue that insulates the marital skeleton; once it's cut back and people get a good look at the guts of their relationship, they want out. And there's the marriage-counselor theory, that couples who were never quite on the same page in the checkbook finally get pushed off the ledger by endless arguing over their declining resources. And the therapist theory, that financial worries cause stress, stress can cause depression, etc.

In a normal economy, couples typically build equity in their homes, then divide that equity in a divorce, either after selling the house or with one partner buying out the other’s share. But after the recent boom-and-bust cycle, more couples own houses that neither spouse can afford to maintain, and that they cannot sell for what they owe. For couples already under stress, the family home has become a toxic asset.

For the majority of the population, the principal marital assets, the 401(k) and the marital home have lost much of their value. Without equity in the marital home and encumbered by substantial credit card debt, the parties are left to fight about who gets stuck paying the bills. In some cases, unable to distribute the debt or sell the marital home, the estranged spouses are forced to become adverse roommates. However, the recession affects the upper and middle classes differently: for the well-to-do, the recession offers an opportunity to end the marriage at bargain basement prices as property will be distributed at lower valuations.

If you are a business owner, a low valuation of assets will be in your favor in a divorce. If you the owner of a business and the business is a very substantial asset of the marriage, in a recession the values of most assets decrease. (The fair market value of a business is determined by the price someone is willing to pay in a bona fide arm's length transaction.) In a recession there is a lack of faith in the economy overall. Even if the business is sound, it may be valued substantially lower during a recession than its value during good economic times. It is usual in divorce cases that the owner of the business will be awarded the business (after it has been appraised) and the other spouse will be given assets, or cash, to offset the value of the business. Thus, in a recession the payout figure to the other spouse for the business should be less than during good times and the advantage to the business owner is that after the recession the value of the business should rise again.



The Law Offices of Sherin Thawer, P.C., is a general practice law firm that is ready to help you during difficult times. We handle family law, business law, and immigration law. This article is not indented to create attorney client relationship, for your particular case, please contact our office at 214 239 4511 or legal@thawerlaw.com for appointment. Office open Monday-Saturday.

OBSTACLES FOR THE LAID OFF H1B EMPLOYEE



By Sherin Thawer of the Law Offices Of Sherin Thawer, P.C. “Will to Win” company.



Persons working under a nonimmigrant visa status in the U.S. are facing many difficulties. They are threatened by job loss due to the current economic crisis that may impact their visa status as well. Recently, we have received numerous inquiries on this subject and would like to share a few with our loyal Fun Asia listeners.

During these times of economic crisis, many of our listeners are facing the possibility of losing their jobs. Those that are working under a nonimmigrant visa status, have the added burden of the impact the job loss will have on their current status. Several listeners have sent us inquiries regarding this issue and we would like to address some of the most common situations.

What happens if I find another H1B employer during the time I was laid off, as my company informs me that they have sent USCIS a letter revoking my HIB petition?

Recently, it has taken quite some time for USCIS to process H1B revocation notices. This is not to say that this is their policy but it’s due to their system. We recommend the H1B should try to obtain another job and file the H1B transfer petition as soon as possible.

Can I apply for an adjustment of status other than H1B if I am being laid off?

An H1B employee may be able to apply for another status, depending on a person's individual circumstances and the visa’s eligibility requirements. Viable options may include but not limited to F-1 (student status); H-4 or F-2 (dependent of an H1B or F-1 spouse, respectively); B-2 (tourist)/ B-1 (business status), and E2/EB5 investment visas. I have recently been laid off and was told that my employer is obligated to continue paying me until USCIS revokes the petition. Is this true?

No, according to the Department of Labor policy an employer must continue to pay the H1B worker until there is a “bona fide” termination of the employment relationship. It is not specified exactly what forms a “bona fide termination,” but the common perspective is that termination occurs on the same day the employer notifies the H1B employee that the position has been terminated and all requirements for payment of wages terminate on the date of employment termination. In conclusion, I would like to thank our audience for tuning into our Immigration Segment on 700 AM, every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:45 AM-8:15 AM and Saturdays from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Please call our office at 214 239 4511 or email legal@thawerlaw.com for a more detailed discussion on your particular situation. This article is not intended to create an attorney/client relationship and those interested should seek advice from legal counsel on their particular situation.

The Law Offices of Sherin Thawer & Associates, P.C.

Location: Irving, Texas

Website: thawerlaw.com

Founder: Sherin Thawer

Description: A full-service family and employment based Immigration Law Firm.

Quote: “Clients come to us for only one reason, to win their case”

Striving for the Will To Win

The volatile immigration landscape in the U.S. invites enormous reforms with every changing U.S.Administration. President Obama for instance, has made numerous changes in immigration,bringing positive conclusions to the key issues encountered by the U.S. immigrant community including undocumented alienism, lack of work permits, insurances, driver licenses and green card statuses. Excited to be a part of this shifting landscape is Sherin Thawer, a business litigation lawyer, and immigration expert from Texas-the Lone Star State.

Thawer started the Law Offices of Sherin Thawer & Associates, back in 2000 to bring her business litigation expertise to the immigration field. “My law firm was initially formed to offer business litigation services. But I began to be more involved in immigration cases and 14 years later, I’m knee deep in immigration practice and committed to helping different individuals with their immigration issues,” says Thawer. Currently, Sherin Thawer & Associates, the full-service immigration firm handles cases that range from family and employment based immigration cases to deportation and removal proceedings.

Sherin Thawer agrees that the immigration reforms, brought by President Obama have mainly be of an assistance the South Asian community. Through the President’s Deferred Actions for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Thawer’s law firm has been able to help a lot of adolescent individuals in conquering their dreams such as attending colleges, obtaining their driver’s licenses and being able to gain authorized employment authorizations in the United States. “Most of the South Asian children who came to the states as minors are struggling to obtain status here because either their parents do not have a green card status or their cases are messed up. This is really unfair for them. But through DACA, these children don’t have to face any restrictions to obtain the best of education and employment in the U.S.,” notes Thawer.

With its headquarters in Irving, Texas,Sherin Thawer & Associates not only has a strong local presence, but also a global stand. Through teleconferences and emails, the firm helps many people hailing from countries like India, Dubai, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and many others. Even though the Attorneys are not afforded to personally acquaint many Clients, they are able to assist them in their immigration cases. “Clients come to us for only one reason, to win the case. In the end, they do not want to hear anything else. Thus, as an attorney, it is very important for me to make sure my case is perfectly handled before it goes to trial,” says Thawer.

The law firm’s success stories can be briefed in a case study, which involved a LA-based Guajarati family who has been struggling to obtain their green card status for almost 27 years. Initially, the family filed for asylum through a local attorney that produced no result. Subsequent to multiple appeals in Immigration Court, the family got stuck at the circuit court, where their case remained pending for years. Finally when they approached Sherin Thawer & Associates, Thawer proposed a specifically carved out solution involving an appeal for a deportation termination. Same has enabled the case to attain a successful closure, bringing the Legal Permanent Residency status to the entire family.

Going forward, Sherin Thawer &Associates aims to stand by their motto, ‘Will to Win,’ to attain successful results in each and every Client’s case. At the end of the day, Sherin Thawer looks forward to one thing—to apply the law in a way which only provides for the best possible solution.

She finish my case so early for citizenship .I was not sure i will get citizen ship with my criminal case. She is the best lawyer

Very good attorney, helped us a lot...I would recommend to anyone who needs a good lawyer.

Excellent Attorney!!!

I'm very satisfied with her way of dealing the case, she is an extremely insightful and strategic attorney. Regardless of the complexity of the matter, I found her very resourceful and dedicated. My experience was pleasant and successful.

Found her very responsive and creative...



She is an outstanding Dallas lawyer. I chose her as my attorney to represent us in our Immigration matters and I found her very responsive, thorough, and creative in her advice. She and her team did an outstanding job.

Mariola,

You are a Godsend. I can never fully give you thanks for what you have done for us. You are a credit to your firm and a great example to your profession. God Bless You. I'll be in touch. Thanks again.

“The Law Office of Sherin Thawer [is] run by professional lawyers, who understand individuals situation/cases and provide resolutions, I am impressed [by the] way Sherin Thawer handled and delivered my N400 pending case with users. On day one Sherin Thawer assured me she will solve my case and she did it with honesty and professionalism. I have handed over second case to her and I will recommend The Law Office of Sherin Thawer to my friends and family members.”