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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"Mina understands tech companies and immigration far better than several other attorneys and big law firms that we interviewed. She is terrific, knowledgable, and personable. She helped us to petition for an H-1B visa and O-1 visa for a couple of our employees. She also guided us throughout the Permanent Residence application process and delivered great results. Mina's knowledge in immigration law is outstanding and unlike some of the big firms we worked with in the past, we worked directly with her rather than being passed onto a paralegal or associate. Her flat rate fees are reasonable and helped us keep our budget under control. She has excellent customer service skills and was extremely responsive and efficient. We would recommend Mina to any other technology startup who needs fast, expert advice at a reasonable cost. Sumeet Maniar, COO/CTO Wellbrain"
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.