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At Bhakhri Law Firm, we are passionate advocates for justice and committed defenders of the rights of individuals throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Specializing in U.S. immigration, personal injury, and workers' compensation law, we provide accessible, high-quality legal services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Our firm, based in Burlingame, California, was founded in 1993 and has since built a reputation for excellence, integrity, and dedication.
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2025Nov 17, 2025
Matter of K. S. H-, 29 I&N Dec. 307 (BIA 2025)
The Board of Immigration Appeals addressed a Sikh respondent’s appeal challenging the denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT protection, holding that a single attempt to report harm by private actors to local police—without further police harm or evidence of widespread government collusion—does not establish that a government is unable or unwilling to protect against persecution.Full Publication: Click here
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2024August 26, 2024
Zia v. Garland
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed Zohaib Zia’s petition challenging the denial of his good faith marriage waiver, a requirement to remove conditions on his U.S. residency following his divorce.
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2011May 11, 2011
Pannu v. Holder
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed Gursharan Singh Pannu’s petition challenging his removability due to multiple convictions, including failure to register as a sex offender. Pannu, a lawful permanent resident from India, faced removal after being convicted of two crimes involving moral turpitude (CIMTs).
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2009 February 10, 2009
Sinha v. Holder
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed Navin Sinha’s petition challenging the denial of his application for asylum and relief under the Convention Against Torture (CAT).
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2006June 1, 2006
Maharaj v. Gonzales
In this significant Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals case, the Bhakhri Law Firm (Law Offices of Ashwani K. Bhakhri) represented petitioner Vinodh Parsad Maharaj and his family in their appeal for asylum in the United States.
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2005August 4, 2005
Maharaj v. Gonzales
In this Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals case, Vinodh Maharaj, a Fijian citizen, sought asylum in the U.S., alleging persecution due to his political affiliation with the Coalition Labor Party, a group supporting Indo-Fijians.
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2004December 27, 2004
Singh v. Ashcroft
In this landmark Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals case, Joseph Siguenza and Ashwani Bhakhri from the Bhakhri Law Firm (Law Offices of Ashwani K. Bhakhri), based in Burlingame, CA, successfully represented petitioner Surender Jeet Singh in his appeal for asylum.
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2002August 19, 2002
Singh v. Ashcroft
In this pivotal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals case, the Bhakhri Law Firm (Law Offices of Ashwani K. Bhakhri) successfully represented petitioner Baljit Singh, with attorneys Joseph Siguenza and Ashwani Bhakhri advocating for Singh’s right to asylum.
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