Sweekrutha Shankar
also known as Swee Shankar
About Sweekrutha
Biography
In the field of immigration law, Ms. Shankar assists corporations seeking to hire foreign professionals or skilled workers or to transfer personnel to company branches in the United States. Ms. Shankar is a trusted adviser and a major asset to her clients, including large consulting companies for which she obtains visas, green cards and naturalization. She also advises clients in U.S. EB-5 investor visa applications.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
12 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 11 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 11 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Shankar Ninan & Co.
505 8th Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, NY, 10018
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Sweekrutha Shankar's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 22 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Rama | February 4, 2026 | Hired Attorney
They are highly professional and talented team; they are ready to go an extra mile to help us to get our issues resolved.
We are working with Swee's Team for the past 20 plus years. They are always available to answer any questions that concerned to Immigration and I highly recommend Swee for your immigration needs.
Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
H1B visa
She Swikrutha charged me $900 and she didnt complete my file. Better to consult other lawyer for H1B / EB-5. I took my file back because they entered my details wrong in immigration form.
Posted by Christine | September 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Sweekrutha Shankar-A Talented and Competent Immigration Attorney
While at my last role at a Staffing Company I worked closely with Swee and her equally talented father both Immigration Attorneys that worked with us with the H1B candidates we were hiring. They took these folks through all phases of the Legal Immigration process. They were great to work with and S...
Posted by Pooja | October 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Citizenship
Swee handled Citizenship for my friend and me and did an amazing job. She was there to answer all questions patiently and review everything in detail. Shankar is a gem of a person and I have worked with him for nearly 20 years. Office team is prompt and efficient.
Posted by Ghayaz | December 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney
One Stop Solution (Immigration)
Sweekrutha & Vidhi has been my point of contact for my immigration cases and they have been very patient with me and my employer to assist at every step we have received 100 % successful results from them. Being so professional and understanding towards clients like me and others knowing our concerns...
Sweekrutha Shankar's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Ms. Shankar for over twenty years. She is extremely dedicated, professional, passionate, and hard working. I am confident that the quality of her representation and her knowledge of immigration law is unmatched. I highly endorse Ms. Shankar."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Shankar and her firm before. She is if of the highest quality attorney in both her zealous representation of her clients, and candor in dealing with other attorneys involved in the particular matter. Would recommend anyone I kmow to her and the Shankar firm!"
"Ms. Shankar is a diligent and comprehensive attorney. She takes excellent care of her clients, and Is thorough with her advice. I endorse Ms. Shankar."
"I endorse Sweekrutha Shankar for all of your immigration needs. She has the experience and knowledge necessary to solve even the most complex immigration issues."
"I strongly endorse Swee; she is a highly competent immigration attorney."
"Swee is a competent and caring immigration attorney. I have full confidence in her work and would recommend her services to anyone needing counsel."
"Ms. Shankar is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse her without reservation."
"Swee is very knowledgeable of the law and Court procedures, persistent, caring, and professional to the highest degree. I have known Swee professionally for several years, and I strongly recommend her as an attorney. Her skills are invaluable to someone looking for an attorney in family and business immigration law."
"I have known Swee for a few years. She is a skilled business and family immigration attorney. I highly recommend her to clients and companies looking to hire foreign labor."
"Swee has impressed me with her skills in immigration law. I have known Swee professionally for nearly 4 years and she is able to handle complex business immigration issues with ease. I endorse her abilities without hesitation."
"United States Immigration law is often considered a hyper-technical, confusing, ever-evolving set of rules and regulations. Immigration law requires the ability and understanding to interpret numerous federal laws, regulations, and policy. Swee is able to simplify this highly hyper-technical area of law and make her clients feel comfortable. She counsels her clients effectively and possesses valuable knowledge and experience in the area of family and business immigration law. I wholeheartedly recommend Sweekrutha Shankar, Esq."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2011
Cum Laude, Temple University
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, Shankar Ninan & Co. LLP
2014 - 2016
Associate, Simin H. Syed, P.C.
Associations
2016 - Present
South Asian Bar Association of New YorkMember
2014 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationBusiness Law Committee and New Members Committee
2014 - Present
New York City Bar Association
2014 - Present
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Approved
approved
Education
2014
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2017
Publications
Languages
Telugu
Kannada
Activity
Legal Answers