Mina Kalra
Attorney at Law
California
CA
"Very helpful."
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 a… read more broad range of people from all over the world.
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"Once again it was great working with Mina as she is very quick in response time and attention to detail in explaining the correct forms/information I needed."
"Mina is amazing - always a pleasure working with her."
"Great turn around response feedback, detailed in what items are a priority, and an excellent communicator. I look forward to working with Mina for future projects."
"Had a 30 min consultation regarding visa status and owning a business. She was quite knowledgeable and had a lot of experience."
"It was great working with her."
"She is good. I'd love to work with her again."
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. The employment-based services focus on H-1B, E-2, E-3, O-1, L-1, TN, EB-1, EB-2 (NIW and PERM), J-1 waivers.
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.