Ruchi Thaker

Ruchi Thaker

4.9
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 23 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

100 Church Street, Suite 800, 8th Floor, New York, NY

About Ruchi

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

criminal deportation defense, family-based immigration, citizenship and naturalization, consular processing, immigration court representation, appeals and motions to Board of Immigration Appeals, VAWA cases, SIJS cases, and more

24 years | 800 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2003

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 23 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Ruchi Thaker

100 Church Street, Suite 800, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10007-3001

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Ruchi Thaker's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

64 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Wen | October 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommended!

I am a green card holder and my wife was in the US on a work visa when we got married. Ruchi helped us file both the I-130 and the adjustment of status so that my wife could continue to stay and work from within the US. It was a pleasure to work with Ruchi as she was always up-to-date on any recent d...evelopments in this fast-changing immigration climate and she would always reach out to us immediately when there were any changes pertinent to us. For example, when the priority dates became current for spouses of green card holders, Ruchi reached out to us immediately and helped us put together all the documents for AOS before the next bulletin was out. The best part about working with Ruchi was that we could mail her at any time with any questions (going out of the country, work eligibility, changing jobs, etc.) and she would get back to us very promptly. We never had to wonder about any part of the process since she would always have the right advice right away. Even though our case was not complicated, it was well worth working with Ruchi for the peace of mind that it afforded us. My wife has just received her green card and we couldn't be happier about our decision to use Ruchi's services.

Posted by StacyAnn | September 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I’m home with my family

Ruchi Thaker is a true professional, well knowledgeable in her work and very empathetic to my family’s need. I to leave the U.S to become lawful in America where I life for 27yrs. She guided us through the process every step of the way. Prepared us for what to come. She answered very email even on h...er off days. I’m now back home with my family thank to The best lawyer EVER Ruchi Thaker.

Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Immigration Lawyer. Highly Recommend!

I first contacted Ruchi when I needed assistance with adjusting status based on my mother's petition for me. Ruchi quickly picked up that I was not eligible to adjust based on preference category without consular processing (which was not an option for me) as I was neither INS 245 (a) or (I) eligible.... When I finally got married to a US Citizen, we hired Ruchi based on her knowledge and her attention to detail. She outlined all the steps we had to take and kept us informed each step of the way. Her support packet for our I-485 application was beyond complete. She has great attention to detail and responds by phone and email quickly. She is also very flexible with meetings in person based on your schedule. Finally, I had to move while waiting for my marriage interview, but Ruchi kept us in the loop during this process. She came down and helped us through the interview and it was such a success we were granted favorable results within 2 days! I would recommend Ruchi for all immigration needs.

Posted by Carson and Cemile | June 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Attorney

Ruchi Thaker is an excellent attorney, extremely professional, very knowledgeable, and really cares about her clients and attaining a positive outcome for her clients. There are many attorneys that one can turn to, but my wife and I highly recommend Ruchi Thaker. I utilized Ruchi Thaker to handle... the immigration case of my wife for her Permanent Residency (Green Card) application. From the onset, Ruchi was very professional and helpful in navigating the system. She conducted a very thorough interview to gather the necessary information from us, explained all of the forms, walked us through the application process and what we could expect, gave a detailed list of the documents and information that we needed to gather, and handled everything in a way that made the process understandable, as easy as possible for us, and in a manner that showed she truly cared about us and attaining the positive outcome we sought. Throughout the process, Ruchi stayed in constant contact with us, sent reminders of upcoming dates and procedures, and basically handled everything for us. Obviously, we had to supply her with the documents needed for the various application forms, but she organized everything and handled everything else. In the end, my wife's application for Permanent Residency status was approved. Given the help and thoroughness of Ruchi everything went smoothly and we were definitely prepared for the interview at USCIS. In conclusion, we could not be more satisfied, pleased, and happy with the level of service provided and way that Ruchi Thaker handled our case. Ruchi Thaker is, in our opinion, the best immigration attorney there is and we will definitely be turning to her again when my wife will apply for her citizenship in a couple years time. If you need an immigration attorney, we highly recommend Ruchi Thaker.

Posted by Jasmine | June 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amazing Lawyer

I had two immigration interviews which I was denied, then I hired her. She took great interest in my case to make sure I have right documents, she told me things I wasn't doing that I should be doing, always giving updates and she genuinely took great interest in my case to make sure I got the best r...esult possible. We had a pre interview and she was at the interview also, then two weeks later I got my green card, I would not hesitate to recommend this great lawyer to anyone in need of help.

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Ruchi Thaker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elena Denevich

Immigration lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Darius Marzec

Immigration lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Ruchi Thaker has serious passion and drive for her work in the immigration field. She is known in the field for taking on difficult and sometimes hopeless cases. She has an uncanny ability to come up with solutions where there are not any at first glance. She is able to do this given her long term experience in the field and having handled hundreds of matters. She also has a depth of legal knowledge honed after having done many federal appeals and cases. When representing clients in court or other proceedings, one could not have a better advocate. She is trustworthy, intelligent, and just a superb lawyer."

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Lois Brenner

Immigration lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly skilled and respected Immigration Attorney."

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Saleem Rizvi

Immigration lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ruchi possesses exceptional litigation skills in the area of deportation and removal proceedings. She also deeply cares about her clients and give them her undivided attention."

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Howah Hung

Immigration lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ruchi for several years and I wholeheartedly endorse Ruchi Thaker. She is a hard working and meticulous attorney, and her successes in immigration law cases speak for themselves."

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Jeffrey Mcadams

Immigration lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having known Ms. Thaker since 2000 I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. She takes her job very seriously, is extremely knowledgeable about immigration law and what it means to be subject to it, and cares about her clients. She honestly helps people who come to her for her advice and expertise. Jeffrey McAdams, mcadamslaw.net"

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Betty Huang

Immigration lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ruchi has been invaluable in developing my immigration legal practice. Ruchi is extremely knowledgeable about complex immigration issues and never hesitates to provide advice, suggestions and legal strategies. Ruchi is an excellent attorney and represents her clients honestly, zealously and successfully! I am proud to have her as a colleague and a friend. It is with pleasure that I give her this endorsement as one of the best immigration attorneys in New York City."

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Labe Richman

Immigration lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Thaker is resourceful, hardworking, and knowledgeable. I have worked with her on many cases and am always amazed at the energy she is able to apply to her client's matters. I heartily endorse her."

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James Bacher

Immigration lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ruchi Thaker is one of the most talented and well-read attorneys I know in the field of immigration law. Her abilities in representing clients is only surpassed by her attention to detail and passion for her clients. I wholeheartedly endorse Ruchi Thaker in the field of immigration law."

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Stephen Scott

Immigration lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ruchi Thaker is that rare combination of intelligence, hard work, professionalism, and congeniality. I cannot say enough good things about her."

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Matthew Guadagno

Immigration lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I worked with Ruchi before she started her own law firm. She is a very talented immigration lawyer who cares about her clients. Most of all, she does great work!"

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Irwin Berowitz

Immigration lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I am privileged to work with Ruchi Thaker as her law partner. She is thorough, detail-oriented, and extremely dedicated to her clients. She is responsive to client questions and offers sound legal advice. Having known her for over 8 years as an immigration attorney, I can proudly say that she is one of the best lawyers and one of the most genuine person I know."

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Lois Brenner

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Saleem Rizvi

Immigration lawyer

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Howah Hung

Business lawyer

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Jeffrey Mcadams

Family lawyer

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Michael Kohler

Immigration lawyer

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Labe Richman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Murphy

DUI and DWI lawyer

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James Bacher

Personal injury lawyer

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Stephen Scott

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Top Women Attorneys in New York Metro Area, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Clients Choice, Avvo

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Client Choice, Avvo

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner/Sole Proprietor, Law Office of Ruchi Thaker

2007 - 2012

Partner, Thaker Berowitz LLP

2002 - 2007

Associate, Bretz & Coven LLP

Associations

2003 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Zmijewska v. Gonzales

Voluntary departure bar was not held against the client and she was eligible to pursue adjustment of status

Ashley v. Ridge

Client was granted bond and released from immigration detention

Matter of Zmijewska

Voluntary departure bar was not held against the client and she was eligible to pursue adjustment of status

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Education

2002

Syracuse University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Rutgers University, New Brunswick/Piscataway

Bachelors of Arts

Languages

English

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