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
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22 Client Reviews
Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Shreyas | October 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent Immigration Attroney
Swee and her team are working with us for the last 3 years on various immigration related services. With her in depth knowledge and prompt service we had a great experience with Swee and team so far and I am sure will continue to have.
Posted by Sowmya | August 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best Attorney!
I have been working with this firm from past few years for my H1b and GC process and never had any issues in delays or paperwork. Swee Shankar is very prompt, helpful and knowledgeable attorney regarding immigration and answered all my concerns throughout my application process. I highly recommend t...
Posted by Dipesh Patel | June 20, 2016 | Immigration
Great Attorney
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.
Posted by Ankit | June 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Knowledgable and Reliable
Ms. Shankar has helped our company in numerous immigration matters. She has consistently been able to provide effective solutions and has executed upon those solutions in a very reliable manner.
Posted by Ali | June 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent Lawyer for Employment Base Green Card
I had the pleasure of working with Attorney Sweekrutha Shankar and her professional team on my Naturalization Case from H1B,Labor certification and final stages of Green Card. Sweekrutha Shankar was successful in getting my Green Card approved. Her office and dedicated team cares about their clients...
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