Vijay Bhagwati

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Vijay Bhagwati

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Business, Employment & Labor

5 Pennsylvania Plaza, 23rd Floor, New York, NY

About Vijay

Biography

Your Future Starts Here - Trusted Immigration Solutions for a Brighter Tomorrow. I Serve to Succeed with Expertise, Compassion, and Commitment. Personalized Legal Support to Help You Achieve Your Immigration Goals. Call today.

Your Future Starts Here - Trusted Business Solutions for a Brighter Tomorrow. We Serve to Succeed with Expertise, Compassion, and Commitment. Personalized Legal Support to Help You Achieve Your Business Goals. Call today.

Your Future Starts Here - Trusted Business and Immigration Solutions for a Brighter Tomorrow. We Serve to Succeed with Expertise, Compassion, and Commitment. Personalized Legal Support to Help You Achieve Your Business and Immigration Goals. Call today.

Your Future Starts Here - Trusted Immigration Solutions for a Brighter Tomorrow. I Serve to Succeed with Expertise, Compassion, and Commitment. Personalized Legal Support to Help You Achieve Your Immigration Goals. Call today.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 70%

27 years

70%
Business 15%

32 years

15%
Employment and Labor 15%

27 years

15%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Bhagwati and Associates, PLLC.

5 Pennsylvania Plaza, 23rd Floor, New York, NY, 10001

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Bhagwati & Bhagwati, P.C.

168 Franklin Corner Road, Bldg 2, Suite 240, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648

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Vijay Bhagwati's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

59 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jaqueline | October 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Attorney, Excellent Results! ⭐️

Totally an Excellent Lawyer, I recommend him from my own experience, He does even the hardest work to achieve the success of his clients, He is very professional in his work and is a great person, He has great and extensive experience related to USCIS and other services, Among his values ​​​​it is wo...rth highlighting: Responsibility, Commitment and Truth that very little is found today, His results and achievements speak much more than many words can express, My case had been stranded for 7 years without hope elsewhere, but he (attorney Vijay) achieved great results in the shortest stipulated time, Grateful to God and the people who recommended him to me and thank you Attorney Vijay Bhagwati for the achievement in our case, my family and I will always be grateful.

Posted by Denys | October 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

He is an excellent lawyer, I always recommend him.

Mr. Vijay is a good person and has excellent experience in immigration. Friends recommended him to me. I was frustrated because I had already wasted 7 years with other lawyers and they couldn't solve a problem with my case. I made the decision to work with him. Thanks to the trust and experience he g...ave me in every detail of the process, today my case is approved. I recommend him to anyone who needs help.

Posted by Sai | August 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional Immigration Lawyer – Detail-Oriented and Trustworthy

I first worked with Mr. Bhagwati during my H1B process and was very impressed with his thoroughness and attention to detail. Every document was carefully reviewed, and he ensured nothing was missed. Because of this experience, my wife and I chose him again for our I-485 applications. The entire gr...een card process can be long and complex, but his guidance made it far less stressful. He is extremely knowledgeable in immigration law, highly professional, and always approachable for questions. His accuracy and diligence gave us a lot of confidence throughout the process. Both our petitions were approved, and we are deeply grateful for his support. I would highly recommend Mr. Bhagwati to anyone looking for a trustworthy and experienced immigration lawyer.

Posted by Farhan | February 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Outstanding Experience with Attorney Mr. Vijay Bhagwati – A True Expert in L1A Visa Approvals!

I had an outstanding experience working with Mr. Vijay Bhagwati for my L1A visa application. His professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail ensured a smooth process from start to finish. Mr. Bhagwati’s exceptional communication and personalized approach made me feel well-supported throughout.... Thanks to his guidance, my L1A visa was approved. I highly recommend his services to anyone seeking a top-tier immigration attorney.

Posted by Jainee | October 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Law services

Dear All, Vijay Bhagwati is a great lawyer with immense knowledge of his subject. My company is enrolled with Bhagwati and Bhagwati law firm services. I worked with Vijay on my H1B case on behalf of my company he provided his expertise in so detail that helped me navigate the H1B immigration proce...ss seamlessly. I highly recommend Vijay law firm for any immigration requirements. Thank you so very much Vijay for all work you do!!

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Michael Kohan

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vijay is the first person I turn to when it comes to referring clients that have immigration visa matters. He is professional and treats every client like family. Vijay is a class act and I highly recommend him."

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Michael Shabani

Immigration lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Bhagwati because he is a respected member of the bar and a regular contributor of Avvo. I have met and collaborating with attorney Bhagwati and i found him to be ethical and knowledgable. He is the best and if you are looking for a business immigration attorney, don't look any further. Call attorney Bhagawati today."

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Paul Grotas

Unknown lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vijay is knowledgeable, smart, diligent. He is a great attorney. He is the attorney who I turn to for any visa questions."

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Michael Kohan

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

1993

Summa Cum Lade, HP Law School

Work Experience

2009 - Present

President and Managing Attorney, Bhagwati and Associates, PLLC.

1999 - 2009

Corporare Legal Advisor, Birlasoft Inc

1996 - 1999

Advisor, Honda

1994 - 1996

Corporate Counsel, Onida

1993 - 1994

Corporate Counsel, Consortium Finance Leasing Ltd

Associations

2009 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Associate Member

2009 - Present

Maritime Lawyers Association

Associate Member

2009 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Associate Member

2009 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Associate Member

2005 - Present

American Bar Association

Associate Member

1993 - Present

Bar Association of India

Advocate

Sample of Legal Cases

I-130, I-601A Waiver and Green Card

Green Card was approved and beneficiary was permitted to travel back to United States.

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Education

2003

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1993

University of HP

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

1990

University of HP

MA - Masters

1988

University of HP

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Hindi

Punjabi

Activity

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