Our Philosophy
Our guiding principles are excellent legal work, personable customer service, and a simple pricing structure. Unlike larger immigration firms, where a bulk of the work is passed on to paralegals and legal secretaries, at New World Law we believe in direct communication between client and attorney. We operate in a paperless environment, with reduced overhead expenses, and utilize technology efficiently.
Get in touch
We at New World Law know that finding the right attorney is a choice not to be taken lightly. We are committed to work within the scope of our clients' goals and budget. Contact us at info@newworldlaw.com.
Attorneys
Partner
Mina L. Kalra
From working at a renowned immigration law firm in Boston, to heading the employment-based services at the University of California Berkeley, to advising startups on immigration and business-related matters, Mina has secured temporary visas and green cards for hundreds of software engineers, scientists, marketing and operations personnel, researchers and faculty, for more than 13 years. In particular, she is an expert on international student and scholars transitioning to a temporary work visa and permanent residence.
Born in Bulgaria and educated in the United States, Mina brings a personal immigration story, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the capacity to relate to a broad range of people from all over the world. Mina has lived in Sofia, the Hague, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Boston. She speaks five languages, and has traveled to over 40 countries.
Mina is described by her clients as personable, approachable, direct, and compassionate.
Education
New England School of Law
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
San Francisco State University
B.A., Business Administration with Concentration in Marketing
Languages
Bulgarian, Spanish, French, Italian
Activities & Affiliations
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Bar Admissions
State Bar of California
Recognitions
University of California, Berkeley SPOT Award, in Recognition of Special Achievements that Foster Values Important to the Campus, a Result-oriented Award for Modernizing the Employment-Based Services on Campus
Cali Excellence for the Future Awards for the highest grades in International Business Transactions and Public International Law
Partner
Summer A. Bei
Summer brings a background of international relations to her business and immigration practice. She has special expertise in drafting strong petitions for extraordinary ability and national interest waivers, putting many years of persuasive legal writing to use for her clients.
Summer has also advised various types of businesses, from start-ups to multi-national corporations to health care providers in various aspects of their business. She assists companies in choosing and forming entities, drafting partnership and associate agreements, navigating employment matters, drafting various contracts and negotiating and drafting real estate related documents. Having also litigated for companies and individuals, she brings a practical, problem-solving approach to her clients. Summer has worked for a law firm representing foreign and domestic companies and individuals as they brought their goods and services to the U.S. She also has experience working for a premier commercial real estate law firm where she worked on large real estate development deals, including purchase and sale, leasing and land use matters.
Summer has lived in Spain and Russia and is the descendent of Italian immigrants. She holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and Italy.
Education
University of the Pacific,
McGeorge School of Law
Juris Doctor
University of the Pacific,
School of International Studies
B.A., International & Regional Studies
Languages
Spanish, Russian, conversational Italian
Activities & Affiliations
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
San Francisco Bar Association, Member
Business Association Italy America
Bar Admissions
State Bar of California
Recognitions
McGeorge Law Review Editor and Staff Comment Writer