January 2005

Cooking with an Accent An Immigration Lawyer's Cookbook

We are happy to announce the release of 12 recipes from the Cooking with an Accent: an Immigration Lawyer’s Cookbook as a “cooking calendar.” The full cookbook will be available for sale in December 2005 at www.uslegalimmigration.com Portion of poceeds from the sale of the cookbook will benefit charities for abused immigrant women and children. For more information please contact Mira Mdivani at 913.317.6200.

TPS for El Salvador Renewed

On January 7, 2005, the U.S. government extended TPS protection for eligible El Salvadorans. All applications to extend or applications for initial late TPS must be received by USCIS by March 8, 2005. For further questions, please contact Attorney Leyla Galmarini McMullen at 913-317-6200.

Tsunami Relief Effort

Our hearts go out to the victims of the December 26th tsunami disaster and to their families. Our firm has contributed to relief efforts by making a small donation. We encourage our clients, friends, and readers to support the relief efforts as well.

Mira Mdivani Chosen Best of the Bar

The Kansas City Business Journal chose immigration attorney Mira Mdivani as the "Best of the Bar" in immigration law. She was nominated by her peers, other lawyers in the Kansas City area.