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Jagbir Singh Terkiana
also known as Jay Terkiana
About Jagbir
Biography
I am Managing Immigration Attorney at Terkiana, Inc., a law firm based in Silicon Valley, California, primarily focusing on Employment, Family, Business, Investment, and Complex Immigration matters. I have successfully represented several individual & corporate clients in some of the most difficult and challenging immigration cases across nation. I never forget that I am an immigrant, who came to the United States as an F-1 student and had to navigate the entire immigration process myself when all the odds were stacked against me. Therefore, for me practicing immigration law is not just a business. It's personal.
I have assisted thousands of clients (including individuals, start-ups, small businesses and large corporations) in successfully petitioning for employment-based immigration cases, specially H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-1C, National Interest Waivers (NIW), O-1, EB-2/EB-3 PERM, EB-5, TN, E-2, Adjustment of Status/Green Cards. I have assisted clients in some of the most challenging immigration cases, where they were facing very complex issues like unlawful presence, out of status, deportation, inadmissibility, 3/10-year bar, criminal convictions with severe immigration consequences. In addition to immigrant & non-immigrant visas, my experience also includes answering Request for Evidence (RFE), assistance with 601 hardship & inadmissibility waivers, filing Motion to Reopen (MTR) or Appeal against the denials, assistance during Department of Labor/USCIS Site Visits, I-9 Compliance, Reinstatement of Status, LGBT Immigration Cases, U-Visas, VAWA, R-1, handling Department of Labor (DOL) and Immigration Audits, and assisting in lawsuits arising from benching/back-wages claims.
I have worked in several reputable immigration law firms across nation. Prior to practicing immigration law in San Francisco Bay Area, California, I was Senior Counsel in Manhattan, New York, where I assisted EB-1, O-1, H-1, E-2 and other clients working on prestigious assignments for recognized brands like Dior, Prada, Gucci, Armani, Louis Vuitton, Lanvin, Marc Jacobs, Elite, GQ, Apple, Facebook, Google, Amazon, eBay, PayPal, Intel, Microsoft, and many more. Over the years I have developed a strong expertise in successfully handling some of the most challenging immigration cases, conducting compliance consultations, defending government audits and related litigation.
We are not a Visa Mill or a corporate law firm chasing numbers/revenue. I never hide behind a team of non-lawyers or support staff. I am involved with every individual case and my clients can reach me on my cell phone via call, text or an email. After having personally gone through many of these critical processes & experiences myself, spending many years representing individual & corporate clients, and successfully handling thousands of immigration cases; I am confident that if you entrust me with the responsibility to handle your immigration case, I will deliver the best.
We handle Complex Immigration Cases.
We handle most challenging immigration cases, RFEs, NIODs, MTR/, Appeals, Removal/Deportation, Waivers, & immigration litigation.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 4 years
State: California
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 15 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Jagbir Singh Terkiana's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
133 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 30 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Bindu sharma | December 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
H1B for accounting position in insurance firm
Mr. jay has provided me his tremendous services for H1B petition and RFE With which i got my Visa approved. He gave thorough response for RFE which left no room for denial. His team works in really professional manner. He was always in reach to solve the case queries.
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent Attorney
Jay helped me come out of a complicated immigration situation. He was always available throughout the process and helped me answer all the questions I had. (Sometimes even questions out of the case). He was very supportive through out the draining/stressful process and took out the pain away from my ...
Posted by lei | April 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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Jay是印度裔的律师，但已经口音很小了。可以流畅的沟通。我们是在Jay的帮助下申请H1B 没中，后来o1后申请的eb1. 很顺利的加急批准了。 在中国淘宝购物习惯了。还是这样看评分比较靠谱。每个律师都把自己吹的信心满满。但他们不会告诉你他们有多少case没做好。 幸亏有这个网站，可以让大家看到律师的大众评价。解决我们跟律师之间信息不对称的问题。 为什么我会选择Jay： 第一点， 之前我们无意间知道这个网站。我把很多律师的评分都仔细看了。然后看到Jay的评分很不错。而且仔细辨认是不同人真实的评价。 第二点，我觉得一个印度裔的，能在美国律师界立足，肯定是付出很多艰辛的。这一点我们作...
Posted by Aiswarya Muraleedharan | June 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Extremely satisfied !!!
I had a weird case of getting my h1 approved while in h4 and throwing me out of status. I had a situation where i had to continue in h4. I consulted many attorneys before i reached Jay and never got a proper guidance forget that they all looted me with their fees which all went in vain. Then came Jay...
Posted by Sam | March 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
E3 Visa
Jay was very helpful with my E3 Visa application. He set me up with a very thorough package which streamlined the whole process- resulting in an easy approval. He was always happy to quickly answer any questions I had about the process.
Jagbir Singh Terkiana's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Jay contacted me late at night to confirm the marital status of his client. A lawyer doing that sort of due dilligence is both wise and has his client's best interests at heart."
"Jay is among the best immigration lawyers I know – highly regarded, professional, and diligent."
"I have had the pleasure of working with attorney Terkiana on a matter that involved crossover issues related to family and immigration laws. Mr. Terkiana is smart, knowledgeable, and has a great demeanor when working with clients. I highly recommend him."
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"I highly endorse Mr. Terkiana. Truly exceptional and caring immigration attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people in his area to contact him for help."
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"Jay is one of the most experienced immigration attorney whom I know in the areas of business and investment related immigration matters."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Client's Choice, Avvo
2021
Client's Choice, Avvo
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Managing Immigration Attorney, Terkiana, Inc. | Immigration Attorneys
2014 - 2014
Senior Counsel, Ferrante PLLC, Manhattan, New York City
2014 - 2018
Managing Immigration Attorney, SAC Attorneys LLP
2010 - 2010
Associate/Law Consultant, Nair & Associates, LLC, California
2010 - 2014
Attorney, Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC., Virginia
2008 - 2010
Associate/Law Consultant, The Chugh Firm, California
Associations
2014 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Santa Clara Valley chapter)Member
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
The Bar Council of Punjab and HaryanaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
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Education
2008
LL.M - Master of Laws
2007
B.A., LL.B (Honors) - Bachelor of Laws
2005
B.A. (Laws)
Speaking Engagements
2016
2016
2016
2014
2014
Publications
2015
2015
2015
2015
2014
Languages
Hindi
Punjabi
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Jagbir earned significant contribution points in 2015.
Legal Answers
How can I Apply for i-485 using previous company’s approved i-140?
30 May 2021
Can a green-card holder join a Democratic party and vote in Primaries for Sanders over Clinton? (This is NOT for US elections).
06 Jun 2016
Is it legal to host guests through airbnb on F1 Visa ?
23 May 2016
Legal Guides
Can adopted child sponsor biological family members (natural parents and siblings)
05 May 2015
Who can pay H-1B Legal and Filing Fees? Can an Employee pay H-1B fees?
11 Apr 2014