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Rajat Shankar
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Biography
Rajat (Raj) Shankar is a dedicated immigration attorney with extensive experience in both removal defense and employment-based immigration matters. Having immigrated to the United States at the age of eight and later becoming a U.S. citizen, Raj offers a personal and nuanced understanding of the legal hurdles individuals face navigating the immigration system.
His removal defense work includes representing clients in complex matters such as Cancellation of Removal, Asylum, and Deportation Defense. In addition, Raj’s primary focus is on Employment-Based Immigration, where he counsels employers and foreign nationals alike through the intricacies of immigrant and non-immigrant visa processes. His practice includes preparing petitions for skilled workers, professionals, and multinational executives, among other employment categories.
Raj earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2012, and holds a B.A. in Mathematics from East Stroudsburg University. He has been a member of the New York Bar since 2013.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 100-150 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 13 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Shankar & Associates, P.C.
518 Plainview Rd, 2nd Floor, Plainview, NY, 11803
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Posted by Guv | June 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Unprofessional at communicating, hides the billing
I hired Rajat Shankar to submit some documentation with the USCIS on my behalf. I paid him for the work as well. The letters that he wrote were just a regurgitation of my emails. My emails to have an urgent meeting scheduled went unanswered. His office hung up repeatedly on me when I tried call...
Posted by Joseph | September 03, 2014 | Estate Planning
Raj gives attorneys a good name!
Raj is that rare combination of knowledgeable, compassion & accommodating. I have sent many people to Raj for both estate planning and immigration concerns, in every case I was thanked for referring him. If you need an attorney that makes the important issues in your life his priority... contact Raj!...
Posted by Deepak | March 14, 2014
Smart, Intelligent, Economical, Prompt, Helpful, Understanding
Very patient and friendly Did a great job for my extended family
Rajat Shankar's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Shankar is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse him without reservation."
"Rajat Shankar brings a unique perspective to the practice of immigration law: he and his entire family have all personally been through the process. Who better to bring a client knowledgeable and compassionate counsel on a complicated and intimidating subject? In addition, Raj is an engaging, hard-working and highly ethical attorney. I am very pleased to endorse Raj."
"Rajat is a sincere Immigration Attorney that is able to connect with the clients and the community he serves. Since law school, Rajat has shared insight, added personal perspective and has had an unrelenting passion for helping people. He is a hard and diligent worker, two attributes of which he incorporates into his practice. He is always accessible and ready to help a friend. It is without reservation that I recommend Rajat as an attorney, friend and trusted advisor. Rajat is trustworthy and has a first-hand knowledge and understanding of the problems that his clients are facing and the consequences of the changing body of law of which he practices. You can expect integrity, attention and professionalism from Rajat. An impeccable attention to detail and sincerity to make a change in the lives of people Rajat meets is what sets him apart from other attorneys and people in general."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Shankar was very helpful advising regarding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals."
"Raj is a very knowledgeable attorney. He is up to date an immigration laws and I endorse him."
Francine Love
Business lawyer
Cory Morris
Civil rights lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Associate Attorney, Shankar & Associates
2013 - 2013
Staff Attorney, Touro Law Center
2012 - 2013
Volunteer Attorney, Suffolk County Attorney's Office
2012 - 2012
Legal Intern, Nassau County Court
2011 - 2012
Mediator, New York State Attorney General, Nassau Regional Office, Mineola, NY
2006 - 2009
Clerk, Shankar & Associates
Associations
2013 - Present
New York State Bar Association, General Practice Section
2013 - Present
New York Bar Association
Education
2012
Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Kannada
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a H1B employee be bound by any type of contract in the US?
21 Jul 2014
Q&A
Can a guardian execute a will?
15 Jul 2014
Q&A
H1B starting validity date and employment date.
21 Jul 2014