Inderjit Singh Ahluwalia

Education

Inderjit Singh Ahluwalia, a respected immigration lawyer with offices in San Jose and Pleasanton, California, graduated with an LL.M. from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento in 2008. His advanced legal studies focused on U.S. immigration law, building a strong foundation for a career dedicated to guiding individuals, families, and businesses through complex immigration matters with skill and dedication.

Practice Areas

Mr. Ahluwalia offers comprehensive immigration services to clients throughout the Bay Area and across the United States.

• Employment-Based Immigration: Helping companies hire, transfer, and retain foreign talent through H-1B visas, PERM labor certifications, L-1 transfers, and EB-1/EB-2 green card petitions.
• Investment-Based Immigration: Advising investors on E-2, and other investor visa options, with experience serving both local entrepreneurs and international investors.
• Family-Based Immigration: Assisting families with green card sponsorship, fiancé(e) visas, and other family immigration processes, including adjustment of status and consular processing.

Jurisdictions

• Highest Court Admitted: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
• Admitted to Practice Law: Supreme Court of Tennessee
• Serving: All 50 states and worldwide before immigration agencies and US consulates/embassies

Professional Associations

• American Bar Association (ABA)
• American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)-Santa Clara Chapter
• The National Immigration Project (NIP)
• Tennessee Bar Association (TBA)
• South Asian Bar Association

Honors and Awards

• Volunteer Merit Award: Pro Bono Project of San Jose, presented by Honorable Judge Philip Pennypacker, recognizing outstanding service in expanding access to justice.
• California Board Member: Appointed by the Obama Administration on recommendation, Selective Service System, highlighting a crucial role in administrative oversight that safeguards national security interests.

Community Involvement

Mr. Ahluwalia is deeply involved in community service, reflecting his commitment to giving back. He regularly participates in local community events and offers pro bono legal services to those in need.

Multilingual Capabilities

Mr. Ahluwalia and his team are proficient in multiple languages, including Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu, allowing them to effectively serve clients from diverse backgrounds.

Professional Philosophy

Mr. Inderjit Singh Ahluwalia is the managing attorney of The Ahluwalia Firm, with offices in San Jose and Pleasanton. His legal practice is dedicated to U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law. By concentrating solely on this area, Mr. Ahluwalia offers unparalleled expertise and comprehensive services to individuals, businesses, and organizations navigating immigration matters both locally and internationally.

As an esteemed member of the Santa Clara chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the South Asian Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA), and the American Bar Association, Mr. Ahluwalia’s affiliations reflect his deep commitment to the legal community.

A graduate of McGeorge School of Law, he began his legal career in India before joining a prominent immigration law firm in San Francisco. His cross-border legal experience offers clients a unique perspective on both U.S. and international immigration issues.

As an immigrant himself, Mr. Ahluwalia understands the challenges faced by foreign nationals. He has represented clients before USCIS, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Guided by the principles of the Sikh faith, which emphasize ethical living and service, he approaches each case with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients.