Mina Kalra
Attorney at Law
California
CA
"Mina was prompt and responsive to any questions and concerns I had."
About
She is an expert on international student and scholars transitioning to a temporary work visa and permanent residence. Born in Bulgaria and educated in the U.S., Mina brings a personal immigration story, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the capacity to relate to… read more a broad range of people from all over the world.
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"It was great working with her."
"She is good. I'd love to work with her again."
"Mina and her partner Summer are top notch. Very clearly explained the process for us and were able to put together an application package for my employee that we feel puts our best foot forward. Great dynamic duo for small businesses looking to sponsor any H1B Visas."
"Mina is a pleasure to work with. Will definitely do business with again."
"I consulted with Mina regarding a prospective TN visa. She explained the pros and cons of applying for TN by entry and filing a TN petition. She analyzed the employee's qualifications and clearly spotted the issues at hand, which had to be addressed upfront. I would recommend Mina to anybody who is looking for efficient, reasonably-priced immigration attorney. She was responsive and pleasant to work with."
"Mina helped us with a TN change of employer petition. She explained the issues clearly both from the employer and employee's perspective. She responded promptly and processed the case in less than a week. Mina was knowledgeable and efficient and I would recommend her without hesitation to other companies who need business immigration advice."
Work History
New World Law, LLP
Partner
Jan 2017 - Present
Manage a boutique business immigration law practice, and provide legal advice focusing on employment-based and family-based immigrant visa petitions.
Berkeley International Office, UC Berkeley
Employment-Based Adviser
May 2017 - Sep 2017
Prepare and advise on employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions sponsored by the University of California Berkeley, including H-1Bs, O-1s, and TNs, among others.
Wellbrain
Head of Legal
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
Consult and provide legal advice on issues including immigration, contract, employment, trademark and business-related matters. Assess and implement human resource options, including retirement, accounting, and healthcare benefits. Conduct legal research and draft business-related documents, immigration petitions, employment contracts,
Berkeley International Office, UC Berkeley
Assistant Director for Employment-Based Services
Jun 2009 - Jun 2014
Managed all employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions sponsored by the University of California Berkeley, including H-1Bs, O-1s, TNs, OPRs, and PERM cases.
Costa & Riccio, LLP
Law Clerk
May 2006 - Jul 2008
Assisted with full range of employment-based and family-based immigrant visa petitions, with emphasis on PERM, NIW, OR, EA, Schedule A, H-1B, L-1, TN, and O-1. Conducted immigration law research, drafted legal documents and clients’ explanatory letters on immigration and nationality law.