Ismail Laher, |
Attorney
Ismail Laher was recently featuredin two major daily US newspapers: The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal
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Jan 14, 2001 - Attorney Ismail Laher to give Seminar at ICM - Germantown
Jan 13. 2001 - Attorney Ismail Laher will attend a career fair hosted by ICM in Gaithersburg
December 2000
Dec 30 - Ismail Laher holds a FREE VISA CLINIC on Saturdays - venue is Crowne Plaza Hotel in Arlington 703 416 1600 9-11 am
Dec 27- Attorney Ismail Laher continues his tradition of providing a FREE Visa Clinic all day on Eid day. He was at his booth at the Chantilly Expo Center greeting the many guest and well wishers and offering free visa advice. Over 30 000 people attended the event.
Dec 15 - Attorney Ismail Laher is one sponsors of the Cultural Program arranged by the Sikh Foundation of America
The Hello Success Hello newsletter went out to over 2000 readers
Ismail Laher is on 700 AM on Wed from 10-11am
Ismail Laher is on PAX TV on Sat at 9.30 am
November 2000
November 25 - Ismail Laher hosts Hello Groups Gala MELA Dinner - visit www.HelloGroups.com for details. The event is being sponsored by a number of local businesses and featured a gourmet dinner, door prizes and lots of networking.
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December 9, 2000 - Ismail Laher is part of a Tax and Immigration seminar at ADAMS center
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Nov 18, 2000 - Ismail Laher attends the Pakistan American Business Association 2nd Annual Dinner
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November 27, 2000 - Ismail Laher is co-sponsor of Ramadaan Timetable published by Darul Huda
Ismail Laher presented business Immigration Seminar at the Pakistan American Business Association 2nd Annual Dinner on Nov 18, 2000 in Arlington VA. The event was video taped and Attorney Laher discussed the many different types of business visas available to people coming to the USA.
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Ismail Laher is now on TV every Saturday Morning on the PAX channel at 9.30 am - Attorney Laher present the ABC's of Immigration segment as well as interviews prominent persons from the business sector most of whom are part of Hello Groups.
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Ismail Laher hosts Small Business and Franchising seminar at the Pakistan American Business Association 2nd Annual Dinner in Arlington VA - Nov 18 2000. The panel included A Ayub Sheikh of Homeland Furniture, Sabi Islam - a franchisee with Dunkin DoNuts, Shad Ahmad - CPA, Aijaz Siddique - Potomac Bank and Jeff Milnz - Potomac Bank.
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Ismail Laher guests on the Radio show this month are Leo Ashiq of Crowne Plaza Hotel, Maqsood Choudry - Dentist and President of the Pakistan American Business Association, Sibtain Kazmi - Mortgage Officer and Aijaz Siddiqui - Manager Potomac Bank
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Ismail Laher published the November edition of Hello Success Newsletter which was mailed to over 500 people who are in business or are decision makers.
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Ismail Laher promotes the Hello Groups concept on TV , Radio and in the Press
October 2000
Ismail Laher live on 700 am every week at 11.30 AM on Wednesday.
Ismail Laher discusses voting on his radio show and and encourages people to vote vote in the coming election.
Ismail Laher hosts a very successful Hello Success Luncheon on October 25, 2000.
Ismail Laher attends and has a booth at CAIR offering free advice (Council for American Islamic Relations).
Ismail Laher attends and has booth at Diwali MELA in MD offering free advice.
September 2000
Ismail Laher host Hello Success Dinner.
Ismail Laher will host Hello Salaam - a quarterly networking event targeted towards Muslim Businesses and Organizations. The event is planned for late January 2001 and is expected to have a few hundred attendees.
Ismail Laher has lunch and interviews Mohammad Siddique Sheikh, Founder and Chairmen of PABA - Pakistan American Business Association for an article in the Hello Success newsletter.
Ismail Laher attends Capital Area Muslim Lawyers Association dinner.
Ismail Laher is guest on the Freeway Business Radio show hosted by Hikmat Beaini on 700am.
Ismail Laher launches a newsletter (Hello Success) and business directory (Hello Contacts) for businesses and organizations who want to network with each other.
Ismail Laher publishes his law office newsletter (Hello Visa).
Ismail Laher was at his booth at ISNA over the Labor day weekend. Over 35 000 people attended ISNA and many came over to say Hello to Attorney Ismail Laher.
August
2000
Ismail
Laher makes award to Khalid Ateff for placing first in National Contest. The
award was presented by Mr. Mazhar Samman Executive Vice President for the US Arab
Chamber of Commerce.
Ismail Laher's host his monthly network Luncheon is on August 23, 2000 - click here to say Hello and be invited to future events. The Keynote Speaker was Yaqub Mirza of Sterling Management. Mr. Maqsood Choudry, President of the Pakistan American Business Association also addressed the group.
Ismail Laher attends speech by Mike Mukesh Patel president of Diplomat Hotels and Asian American Hotel Owners Association.
Ismail Laher attends speech by Maryland Delegate Kumar Barve - hosted by the India Abroad Center for Political Awareness - August 8, 2000.
July 2000
Isi Siddiqui is guest Speaker at Ismail Laher's Luncheon July 26, 2000.
Ismail Laher was at this booth during the ICNA convention in Baltimore - July 4 2000.
June 2000
Ismail Laher now holds regular networking luncheons for the business community - June 2000.
Ismail Laher attend Immigration Conference in Chicago - June 2000.
Ismail Laher now advertises in The Muslim Magazine- June 2000.
Jan 2000- May 2000
Ismail Laher invites the public to register for his almost free newsletter and for details on the new lottery- Feb 12, 2000.
Ismail Laher attends INS Washington DC office seminars for lawyers - Friday Feb 11, 2000.
Ismail Laher to present almost free Immigration seminar at Dar- Us- Salaam Friday 7.30 pm -8.30 pm - Feb 18, 2000.
Ismail Laher provides almost free seminar at the Islamic Foundation of America offices - January 22, 2000.
Ismail Laher returns from Umrah - January 5, 1999.
December 1999
Ismail laher announces "Ramadaan Special" on TV for citizenship Clients - December 5, 1999.
Ismail Laher sponsors Ramadaan Time Tables for Darul Huda and Al Huda - December 2, 1999.
Ismail Laher sponsors Al Falaah program on TV - November 1, 1999.November 1999
Ismail Laher's office now accepts credits cards - November 4, 1999
Ismail Laher applauds interfaith Conference initiative in DC - November 16, 1999.November 16, 1999 was the date for the 20th Anniversary Interfaith Concert which was presented by the Interfaith Conference of Washington Dc (WWW.Interfaith-Metrodc.org). This is a very noble and positive initiative and was well received. Sheik Fathy Mady recited the cal to prayer as well as excerpts from the Quran, Hindu folk dancers performed, Cantor Manevich and the Kol Rinah Choir and The Mormon Choir and the St. Matthews Catholic Cathedral Choir and the M. L. Sherin voices of Praise of the Israel Baptist Church and the Sikh Kirtani Jatha of Guru Gobind Singh Foundation all sang praises to God beautifully. It was a very spiritual evening for all concerned and a tremendous success.
Ismail Laher attends Upper Pardesh (UPAMA) Diwali MELA in New your/New Jersey - November 1999.
Ismail Laher attends Diwali MELA in Washington DC and promotes immigration reform - October 1999.
Over fifteen thousand visitors at the Diwali MELA held at the Chantilly Expo Center on October 30 were exposed to the immigration reform initiative that was sponsored by Attorney Ismail Laher. The event was organized by the United Hindu and Jain Temples of Metropolitan Washington, DC and was hailed a huge success.
The immigration reform message is fully described at www.aila.org in the newsroom and advocacy sections. this is the site of the American Immigration Lawyers Association of which Mr. Laher is a member.
Ismail Laher attends the ISNA Conference and promotes Immigration reform - August/Sept. 1999.
Ismail Laher receives thank you award for being a volunteer from The Islamic Foundation of America - July 2, 2000 .
Ismail Laher launching e client soon.
| Ismail Laher at the ISNA conference promoting Immigration reform | |
| Over twenty thousand registrants at the Islamic Society of North America were exposed to the immigration reform initiative that was sponsored by Attorney Ismail Laher. The event which was held over the Labor day weekend in Chicago was hailed a huge success. The immigration reform message is fully described at www.aila.org in the newsroom and advocacy sections. this is the site of the American Immigration Lawyers Association of which Mr. Laher is a member. | |
| Ismail Laher promoting voter drive in Northern VA | |
| Together with the American Muslim Council - www.amermuslim.org and Darul Huda and other local mosque Ismail Laher is encouraging local Citizens to register onto the voter roll and become an active part of the US system. Please consider registering to vote if you are a US citizen as this way you can vote on election day and choose who you want to elect as your representative | |
| How has legal immigration to the United States changed over the last decade? August 1999 | |
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| Ismail Laher attends Diwali MELA and promotes Immigration reform - October 1999. | |
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Over fifteen thousand visitors at the Diwali MELA held at the Chantilly Expo Center on October 30 were exposed to the immigration reform initiative that was sponsored by Attorney Ismail Laher. The event was organized by the United Hindu and Jain Temples of Metropolitan Washington, DC and was hailed a huge success. The immigration reform message is fully described at www.aila.org in the newsroom and advocacy sections. this is the site of the American Immigration Lawyers Association of which Mr. Laher is a member.
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| Ismail Laher to launch e client service soon | |
| Clients will have the opportunity to communicate directly (email, video conference, iphone and Ichat) with Ismail Laher and the office regarding their matters over very secure web lines.... (These features will be coming soon, p watch this space for details. | |
| Ismail Laher applauds interfaith Conference initiative DC | |
| November 16, 1999 was the date for the 20th Anniversary Interfaith Concert which was presented by the Interfaith Conference of Washington Dc (WWW.Interfaith-Metrodc.org). This is a very noble and positive initiative and was well received. Sheik Fathy Mady recited the cal to prayer as well as excerpts from the Quran, Hindu folk dancers performed, Cantor Manevich and the Kol Rinah Choir and The Mormon Choir and the St. Matthews Catholic Cathedral Choir and the M. L. Sherin voices of Praise of the Israel Baptist Church and the Sikh Kirtani Jatha of Guru Gobind Singh Foundation all sang praises to God beautifully. It was a very spiritual evening for all concerned and a tremendous success. | |
| Ismail Laher attends Diwali Mela hosted by Upper Pardesh Association of Mid-Atlantic (UPAMA) in Edison, New Jersey - November 13, 1999 | |
| The event was a huge success. The food was great, the performers were very talented and a wonderful night was had for all. Rakesh Agarwal CPA (Tel (732) 603-9525 thanked everyone present for assisting in making the fourth annual event a success. | |
| >Insha Allah (God Willing) Ismail Laher will perform Umrah (The Lesser Pilgrimage) in Mecca later this year. | |
| Ismail Laher is planning to spend most of the last ten days of Ramadan in spiritual growth and development as he contemplates God' bounty from the Holy sites of Mecca and Medina. While there he plans to pray for God's mercy and blessings to be extended to all of mankind in the centuries going forward. The office will open as usual during this time. | |
| Ismail Laher attends Thanksgiving function hosted by the Pakistan Association of Greater Washington Metropolitan Area - November 27, 1999. | |
| The event featured a panel discussion entitled "Issues and challenges facing the 1st Generation Pakistani-Americans". In addition, there will be a musical event featuring Eric Benjamin. As usual there was good food and delightful company. The association can be reached at tel number (301) 816-9783 and fax (301) 816-9784. | |
| Ismail Laher's office now accepts credit cards - November 1999. | |
| Ismail Laher has joined other members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association by agreeing to provide credit card facilities as a payment option to his clients. "I have been approached to get this feature by my clients" , Mr. Laher stated and added that this is in line with his goal to make the office as customer friendly as possible. | |
| Ismail Laher attends two day Meena bazaar at the Muslim Community Center (MCC) on December 4 and 5, 1999 | |
| This is a fundraiser for MCC activities. The event was very well attended and is now in its eight year. | |
| Ismail Laher now sponsors the Al Falaah program on TV in Northern Virginia - December 1999. | |
| Channel 56 on Cox cable on Sunday at 11 am is when the Al Falaah program is aired as part of the Mehfil Mehfil show which is produced by Zaid Hameedi. Al Falaah is produced by the Islamic Information Service which is headed by Dr. Nazir Khaza. They are based in CA and are the best and quite possibly the only news program focusing on contemporary Islamic Issues. | |
| Ismail Laher sponsors Ramadaan Time table for Darul Huda and Al Huda - December 1999 | |
| The time table was much appreciated and Mr. Laher received a number of telephone calls applauding this initiative. | |
| Ismail Laher promotes his office by advertising in the Muslim Observer newspaper, The Muslim Link newspaper, Al Jumuah magazine and Urdu Times newspaper - December 1999. | |
| Mr. Laher has chosen these advertising vehicles with great care and he is confident that the community will be respond and contact his office. In addition, his office is offering a almost free trial subscription to the Muslim Observer to clients. His office also has contact information available to the other publications that he advertises in.. | |
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Ismail Laher announces "Ramadaan Special" on TV for Citizenship clients. December 1999. |
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| Mehfil Mehfil, a very popular local TV program that broadcasts on Sunday between 11-12 Noon on Channel 56 announced the special during the news last week. Mr. Laher will offer a special discount to people who are eligible for Citizenship during the first two weeks of Ramadaan. In addition he will conduct almost free seminars and workshops to help participants determine if they are eligible for citizenship. The workshops are designed to make participants complete the application process on their own. | |
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INS Lifts Pause on H-1B Adjudications - December 15, 1999 |
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| INS has advised AILA that, effective December 15, 1999, it will re-commence adjudications of H-1B petitions subject to the 115,000 cap. Adjudications of petitions filed after October 25, 1999 had been paused to enable slower Service Centers to catch up to one that was ahead. At the time the pause was announced, INS had also stated that it was stopping adjudications to help "get a handle on" the H-1B count. (It has since abandoned that latter explanation.) INS also cautions that it will likely impose similar pauses in the future, and estimates that the next one could be in the week following the Christmas holiday. | |
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Ismail Laher returns from Umrah - January 5, 1999 |
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| Ismail Laher returned from Umrah January 5, 1999. The experience of performing the lesser pilgrimage was very spiritually uplifting and he thanks God for the giving him this opportunity. | |
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Ismail Laher provides almost free seminar at the Islamic Foundation of America offices January 22, 2000 |
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| The seminar was well attended and participants had the opportunity to discuss their immigration issues on a one to one basis with Mr. Laher. | |
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Ismail Laher now advertises in The Muslim Magazine - June 2000 |
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Ismail Laher to present almost free immigration seminar at Dar-Us-Salaam Friday 7.30 pm -9.30 pm Feb 18, 2000 |
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| Ismail Laher will God Willing continue with his series of almost free immigration seminars to the local community. These seminars deal with specific topics as well as provide participants to met with Mr. Laher on a one to one basis. In addition all seminar participants are issued a discount should they retain his services. | |
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Ismail Laher attend Immigration Conference in Chicago - |
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| The annual conference of the American Immigration Lawyers Association had over 3000 immigration lawyers attending and was a great success. | |
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Ismail Laher attends INS Washington DC office seminar for lawyers - Friday Feb 11, 2000 |
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| The seminar was hosted by the INS and American Immigration Lawyers Association. Mr. Laher attended briefings by senior INS officers in various departments including Inspections, Examinations, Investigations, Deportations and Litigation. He also had the opportunity to see the inner workings of the office and to ask questions on procedural and other issues. The event was a tremendous success | |
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Ismail Laher now advertises in the Impact Magazine - June 2000 |
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