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Inderjit Singh Ahluwalia | San Jose Immigration Lawyer | Founder, The Ahluwalia Firm
Inderjit Singh Ahluwalia is the founder and managing attorney of The Ahluwalia Firm, a respected immigration law practice based in San Jose, California, dedicated exclusively to U.S. immigration and nationality law. As both a legal advocate and an immigrant himself, Mr. Ahluwalia brings personal insight, legal precision, and cultural sensitivity to every case he handles.
He has successfully represented clients across the United States and globally in a wide range of immigration matters; from family petitions and employment visas to waivers, appeals, and removal defense.
Education & Credentials
• LL.M. (Transnational Business Practice), 2008 – McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, CA
• LL.B., 2000 – Faculty of Law, GNDU, Amritsar, India
• B.A., 1997 – Punjab University, Chandigarh, India
Licensed by the State Bar of Tennessee and admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Mr. Ahluwalia is authorized to represent clients in all 50 states in immigration matters.
Professional Affiliations & Recognition
• The National Advocates “Top 40 Under 40” Immigration Lawyers – 2016
• Volunteer Merit Award, Pro Bono Project of San Jose – Presented by Hon. Judge Philip Pennypacker
• Board Member, Selective Service System – Appointed under the Obama Administration
• Active member of:
o American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
o South Asian Bar Association (SABA)
o American Bar Association (ABA)
o Tennessee Bar Association (TBA)
Areas of Immigration Practice
Mr. Ahluwalia has years of hands-on experience advising individuals, families, entrepreneurs, tech workers, and multinational employers in matters such as:
• Employment-based immigration: H-1B, L-1A/L-1B, TN, E-2, E-3, O-1 visas
• Family-based green cards: Marriage petitions, I-130s, K-1 fiancé visas, adjustment of status
• Student visas and change of status: F-1, F-2, reinstatements, CPT/OPT compliance
• Waivers for inadmissibility: I-601, I-601A, I-212, and 212(d)(3)
• Deportation defense and litigation: Removal proceedings, BIA appeals, motions to reopen
• Naturalization and citizenship
• Consular processing and visa denials
Client-Centered Legal Representation
Mr. Ahluwalia is known for his meticulous case preparation, strategic thinking, and compassionate client advocacy. He understands how immigration issues impact every facet of a person’s life; family, career, security and he works tirelessly to protect his clients’ interests at every stage.
Whether you are facing an RFE, pursuing a green card, seeking a waiver, or defending against removal, Mr. Ahluwalia offers experienced, honest, and results-driven representation.
Community Service & Leadership
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Ahluwalia is a committed public servant. He received the Volunteer Merit Award from the Pro Bono Project of San Jose, presented by Hon. Judge Philip Pennypacker, for his dedication to expanding access to justice for underserved communities.
He was also appointed as a California Board Member for the Selective Service System under the Obama Administration, recognizing his contributions to national service and administrative oversight.
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1871 The Alameda, Suite 333, San Jose, CA, 95126
21 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Advocacy
Posted by Simi | February 13, 2024 | Immigration
Honest, dedicated, patient and caring attorney! H1B
I feel really fortunate I was led to contact Attorney Inderjit Singh Ahluwalia. The guidance I have received from him for my H1B Immigration needs is exceptional in terms of him actually caring for my specific case, being of genuine help, giving honest opinions, trying for the best possible solution...
Posted by Krunal | December 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly recommended lawyer
I hired him for Immigration query(naturalization application). My application got hold due to background check(Insurance claim) issue. He understood my history in details. He wrote letter to USCIS with explaining my situation. Finally My application got approved. He is very detail oriented & very ded...
Posted by kelly | July 28, 2015 | Immigration
a very good attorney
I was referred to Inderjit by a friend of mine after my first immigration attorney’s advice was so bad, it lead to a 13 month needless delay in my wife being able to enter the United States. My first attorney was even certified as an “immigration law specialist”. Immigration law is an extremely tec...
Posted by Taras | May 15, 2015 | Immigration
Fantastic, Thorough, Goes the extra mile
I was extremely impressed by Mr. Ahluwalia's representation. He was very competent and knowledgeable about every detail of the immigration process, and communicated and prepared us for everything we needed to know. He was also willing to put it a great deal of extra time into our case to make sure we...
Posted by Sukhi | September 19, 2013
Immigration Lawyer
Inderjit is very good at what he does. He is honest in regards to what he can accomplish and worked very hard to help me with my case. I felt confident in his ability and would recommend him to family and friends.
"I endorse this lawyer. I can attest to Mr. Ahluwalia's responsiveness, professionalism and commitment to providing excellent services to his clients. It requires an incredible amount of time and personal dedication to pursue excellent services. I have no doubt that Mr. Ahluwalia's knowledge, experience and passion in Immigration law will provide great value to those who seek Immigration help or advice."
"Mr. Ahluwalia and I worked together at a San Francisco immigration law firm for several years. He is without question a gentleman and a nice guy. He works diligently to assist his clients. People who hire him are fortunate to have such an outstanding professional on their side. ."
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2012
Volunteer Merit Award, Pro Bono Project of San Jose
2002 - 2006
Legal Associate, RAI & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
2009 - Present
South Asian Bar Association of Northern CaliforniaVolunteer Attorney
2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2008 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2008 - Present
National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration ProjectAttorney Member
2008 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Asylum Granted
Naturalization Granted
Green Card Approved
Terminated Removal Proceedings
Approved
Terminated Proceedings
2009
LL.M - Master of Laws
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Immigration Law
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