Business Details
12 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Immigration Lawyer in Bronx, NY
The Law Office of Shashi K Agarwal provides comprehensive immigration and nationality law services to clients across the United States and internationally. With over a decade of experience, our firm specializes in family-based green cards, citizenship applications, deportation defense, and complex immigration case strategies. Shashi K Agarwal, a licensed attorney in New York and New Jersey, brings personalized legal solutions to clients from the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, Africa, and beyond. Our practice focuses on uniting families through legal pathways such as spousal petitions, conditional residence removal, and citizenship through parents. We offer strategic guidance for adjustment of status, waiver applications, and representation in USCIS and court proceedings.Clients receive tailored support through initial consultations, ongoing communication, and access to educational resources including our free Immigration Book. As a second-generation Jamaican immigrant, Attorney Simms combines cultural understanding with legal expertise to address clients' unique needs. Our office serves New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, and New Jersey communities while maintaining membership in professional organizations like the American Immigration Lawyers Association. We prioritize client priorities through transparent communication and evidence-based case strategies designed to achieve optimal outcomes.
Services
Green Card Applications
Citizenship & Naturalization
Deportation Defense
Family Petitions
Visa Petitions
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- Specialized in USCIS petitions and immigration court representation
- Personalized strategy development for complex immigration cases
- Serves clients globally with cultural and regional expertise
- Provides free immigration resources and educational materials
- Active member of American Immigration Lawyers Association
Services
Green Card Applications
We assist with family-based and employment-related green card applications, including adjustment of status and conditional residence removal. Our process includes document preparation, interview preparation, and USCIS representation. Clients receive step-by-step guidance to establish lawful permanent residency in the United States.
Citizenship & Naturalization
Our firm handles N-400 applications for permanent residents seeking citizenship through residency or marriage. Services include eligibility assessment, application preparation, and English/civics test guidance. We also evaluate derivative citizenship cases for children of US citizens.
Deportation Defense
We provide legal representation in deportation proceedings and appeals. Our services include assessing relief options like cancellation of removal, asylum applications, and bond hearings. We develop defense strategies tailored to individual circumstances while ensuring compliance with immigration court requirements.
Family Petitions
We process family-based immigration petitions for spouses, children, parents, and siblings. Services include I-130 petition preparation, affidavit of support review, and guidance through consular processing. Our approach ensures compliance with priority date requirements and visa availability timelines.
Visa Petitions
We handle various visa classifications including fianc(e), work, and student visas. Our services cover petition preparation, RFE responses, and status change applications. We provide compliance guidance for maintaining visa validity and transitioning to permanent residency when applicable.
People
Shashi K Agarwal
Attorney & Founder
Shashi K Agarwal is a licensed immigration attorney with over a decade of experience representing clients in USCIS matters and immigration court. A second-generation Jamaican immigrant, she graduated from Fordham University School of Law and specializes in family-based immigration, citizenship, and deportation defense.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialize in?
We specialize in family-based green cards, citizenship applications, deportation defense, and visa petitions. Our practice also handles complex cases involving waiver applications and immigration court appeals.
How can I apply for US citizenship?
Eligible permanent residents can apply through Form N-400 after meeting residency requirements. We guide clients through the application process, including document preparation, interview readiness, and English/civics test support.
Do you handle deportation cases?
Yes, we represent clients in removal proceedings and appeals. Our services include evaluating defense strategies, preparing asylum applications, and filing motions to reopen or reconsider immigration court decisions.
Can I petition for family members?
US citizens and permanent residents can petition for qualifying relatives. We assist with spousal, parent, child, and sibling petitions, including document preparation and guidance through consular processing procedures.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, and New Jersey. Our practice represents clients nationwide and internationally through virtual consultations and remote case management.
