Jay Terkiana - Lawyer, San Jose, CA

Jay (Jagbir) Singh Terkiana is a highly respected U.S. immigration attorney and the founder of Terkiana, P.C., based in San Jose, California. With over a decade of experience, Jay has built a reputation for providing strategic, compassionate, and results-driven legal representation in all areas of immigration law, including employment-based visas, family petitions, investor immigration, asylum, and complex deportation defense.

Having experienced the U.S. immigration system firsthand as an international student, Jay brings a unique, client-centered perspective to every case. He deeply understands the challenges faced by immigrants and strives to make the process transparent, efficient, and empowering.

He holds an LL.M. in U.S. Law from Saint Louis University School of Law and is admitted to practice in New York and California. Jay is fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Arabic, and Portuguese, allowing him to assist a diverse international clientele.

Jay has been recognized with multiple honors, including Avvo Client’s Choice Awards (2020–2023) and Super Lawyers Rising Star (2022–2024), acknowledging his dedication, legal excellence, and strong client relationships.