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Ms. Batya Schwartz Ehrens is a licensed attorney practicing exclusively in the field of immigration law. She is recognized as a passionate advocate for immigrants, and is widely published and lectures on topics including: the DREAM Act; visa options for start-ups, techies and other entrepreneurs; issues affecting physicians; E-Verify; I-9 compliance; naturalization; and grassroots advocacy. She co-edited "The Immigration Compliance Book," a comprehensive reference book on worksite compliance and E-Verify. More recently, she co-edited "Forming and Operating an EB-5 Regional Center: A Guide for Developers and Business Innovators."
Ms. Schwartz Ehrens is involved in the immigration community as an adjunct professor of Business Immigration Law at the City University of New York (CUNY) and as a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) where she active on the Advocacy and Comprehensive Immigration Reform committees.
In her spare time, she loves yoga, gardening, and dancing.
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Acquired: 2007
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Acquired: 2006
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L. Batya Schwartz Ehrens, Esq., 3 Columbus Circle, 15th Floor, New York, NY, 10019
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Posted by Tom | August 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Batya was wonderful in supporting me and my husband through the Greencard process. She was very clear and factual and always willing to discuss every part of the process. She made the whole process, which was incredibly stressful, much easier. Batya was careful and made sure we were prepared for ...
Posted by Gary | April 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Batya is informative, supportive, and thorough. She pays extra attentions to details and will prepare clients to every possible scenario possible. She is also responsive to clients' questions and needs. Highly recommended.
Posted by Char | December 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney
My husband and I were so lucky to have Batya represent us for obtaining my Permanent Residence! She was highly recommended to us by a friend and we are glad we chose her. We felt confident with Batya from the very beginning. Our initial phone consultation was extensive and highly informative. She ...
Posted by Katarina | May 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Batya she provided great advice and wonderful service. From the time of our first consultation, she was very clear, knowledgable, and honest. I thought my case was straightforward, since I was marrying a US citizen. We even considered handling our case alone after consulting with another attorney (w...
Posted by Caitlin | March 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Batya helped us to obtain a marriage based green card for my husband. The process was long and stressful, yet, we always felt at ease knowing Batya was handling our case. Not only was she knowledgeable, prepared, and up to date with all the most recent information, but she was easily accessible, and ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Batya is professional, courteous and super knowledgable attorney, who always goes extra mile for her clients."
"Ms. Ehrens is a meticulous lawyer who shows compassion towards her clients and noteworthy mastery of immigration law. I heartily endorse her..."
"Batya Ehrens is an excellent attorney who is very passionate about the practice of immigration law. I had the fortune of working with Ms. Ehrens a few years ago, and I would highly recommend her immigration legal services."
"Batya and I served on an AILA committee together. It was evident from our first conversation that she is knowledgeable and compassionate. She has the ability to explain complex immigration issues in a clear, concise matter. I hope to work with her in the future!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ehrens is one of the finest immigration attorneys in her state. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services."
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Pro Bono Guardian, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2013
Pro Bono Benefactor, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2012
Pro Bono Benefactor, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2011
Pro Bono Benefactor, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2010
Pro Bono Benefactor, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2009
Changemaker, Inside the Activist Studio
2013 - Present
Principal, Schwartz Ehrens Immigration Law
2011 - Present
Adjunct Professor, CUNY School of Professional Studies
2010 - Present
American Immigration CouncilNew York Chapter Ambassador
2006 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)Advocacy and Corporate Practice Committees
2006 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
2004
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Continue work on L2 (EAD) even after H1 approval?
07 Aug 2013
After how long asylee can apply for citizenship
06 Jul 2013
Can someone be deported if they are married to a US citizen?
12 Jun 2013