Krishnan Gopalan

A passionate self-taught tennis enthusiast and a healthcare consultant.

[Curtis Morrison @curtismorrison]

For you H1Bs out there - @ImmAttyBanias continues to work hard for you.

[Brad Banias @BradBanias]

Very disappointing decision, partially denying the Panda's preliminary injunction to enjoin the nonimmigrant visa ban as it applies to 171 Indian #h1B visa holders. The court expands executive authority under 212(f) to previously unknown limits. Order at https://t.co/pxor7ws93k

[Brad Banias @BradBanias]

Judge Mehta cancelled argument today in Panda v Wolf. In light of that, I wouldn't be surprised to see a decision issued late afternoon today. Unsurprising to see a major decision filed late in the afternoon on a Friday before a long weekend/federal holiday. #H1B

[Brad Banias @BradBanias]

And the beat goes on . . . #h1b https://t.co/Gc3hUj34HV

[Charles Kuck @ckuck]

@curtisatlaw @phillipkuck @gsiskind More nonsense from the team that brought you yesterday’s government “arguement.” We will kick this back in their teeth. Get the dentures ready.

[Curtis Morrison @curtismorrison]

Update in #AkervTrump, just 1 of 5 consolidated #noban cases, where plaintiffs represented by @ckuck @phillipkuck @gsiskind. Gov. just filed opposition to expired #dv2020 plaintiffs motion for class certification. https://t.co/Ib2AxlGkWU 1/10

[Charles Kuck @ckuck]

Here is what I spent my day doing--Trying to stop Trump from stopping legal immigration to the United States. I believe that Judge Mehta will do the right thing.

https://t.co/0GUzF8XJWU

[Brad Banias @BradBanias]

Love to see the agency announce one thing while its attorneys argue the opposite in court. #h1b #pandavwolf #noban

[Greg Siskind @gsiskind]

Immigration Advocates Challenge Visa Ban, Urge Judge to Curb Trump’s Power https://t.co/SNlbbX0nbj via @CourthouseNews

[Charles Kuck @ckuck]

Wow, that was some argument in the #NoBan #DV2020 case. 3.5 hours! I am proud to be part of an exceptional group of lawyers, each of whom made terrific arguments! NOW, its up to Judge Mehta. #LetWin!

@curtisatlaw @rafaesq @gsiskind @Immigrant_Atty @phillipkuck @KarenTumlin

[Greg Siskind @gsiskind]

The preliminary injunction hearing in the Gomez v. Trump (& consolidated cases). I will be sharing thoughts as we go along. Should start in a few minutes & last about 90 to 120 minutes. This is a critical hearing. The judge will decide whether to enjoin the visa bans. 1

[Curtis Morrison @curtismorrison]

Might i suggest to all- the hashtag: #noban - it’s short and simple, and encompasses all impacted in conversation, not just one category. #NoImmigrationBan #DV2020 #drmvtrump #fonjongvtrump #gomezvtrump #pandavwolf @gsiskind @jactioncenter @AILANational @ckuck @ImmAttyBanias

[Curtis Morrison @curtismorrison]

Mohammed/Aker/Gomez/Fonjong/Panda Update:
Judge has issued order suggesting the oral arguments tomorrow will take at least 1.5 hours, but probably 2 hours with rebuttals.

[Charles Kuck @ckuck]

@curtisatlaw, @rafaesq, @gsiskind, @Immigrant_Atty, @pkuck and yours truly, filed our Reply brief in the Mohammed/Aker portion of the #DV2020 litigation. I truly believe we have the best and strongest arguments and look forward to Thursday's PI Hearing.

https://t.co/ujprEgGXHq

[Curtis Morrison @curtismorrison]

Mohammed/Aker/Gomez/Fonjong/Panda Update
(1) 3 reply briefs have been filed in support of PI/TRO.
(a) Joint from Mohammed, Aker and Fonjong plaintiffs
(b) Gomez plaintiffs
(c) Panda plaintiffs
(2) Gomez plaintiffs have filed reply in support of class certification 1/2

[Curtis Morrison @curtismorrison]

#DrMvTrump #dv2020 update: Pursuant to the court’s order, Chris Lyerla, @TheJusticeDept Attorney for Defendants @POTUS and @SecPompeo, has provided us just now with this partially unredacted slide. It is helpful to show at least 2 things:1/3

[Curtis Morrison @curtismorrison]

This helps explain why embassies worldwide are not applying national interest exceptions to DVs, even though they’ve never said that publicly, and on August 12, put out update suggesting that they do. They’re 221(g)ing those apps.
https://t.co/3Qn1ENwPmH
pst @NicoletteGlazer

[Brad Banias @BradBanias]

More evidence #H1B holders are GOOD for the economy and more evidence a functional #eb5 program is essential.
https://t.co/7vO917ffyM

[Krishnan Gopalan @G_Krish_Gopal]

Why should expedited requests wait for services to resume
@StateDept @TravelGov? Are consulates already not processing some NIVs? 5+months now, why the standard response to pause NIVs? Why is public kept in the dark? Ridiulous! @ImmAttyBanias @USAmbIndia @curtisatlaw
@gsiskind

[Curtis Morrison @curtismorrison]

Remember when @TravelGov told us resumption of routine visa operations will be based on local conditions?
In 7/1 webinar, @StateDept told employees "posts must not resume routine services until told to do so by the Department." 𝘋𝘳 𝘔𝘰𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘷 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘮𝘱, CAR 000206.