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Poonam Minhas, Esq. is an experienced immigration attorney with over 9 years in immigration law practice. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Long Island University, NY, and a Juris Doctorate from Massachusetts School of Law. Attorney Minhas has successfully handled diverse immigration cases, including employment-based visas, family-based petitions, marriage-based green cards, citizenship applications, asylum claims, BIA appeals, Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) petitions, VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) cases before USCIS, and deportation defense matters before Federal Immigration Courts in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas, California, Wisconsin, and Michigan. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) and is Bar-admitted in Connecticut.
Fluent in Hindi, Sindhi, and Urdu, Attorney Minhas is the Principal and Managing Attorney at the Law Offices of P. Minhas, P.C. Her expertise in family immigration, employment immigration, and deportation defense is matched by her dedication to client success. To schedule a free initial consultation with Attorney Minhas, email the office or visit the Law Offices of P. Minhas, P.C. website to fill out the “contact us” form.
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268 N. Broadway, Suite 11, Hicksville, NY, 11801
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Posted by Hassana | May 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
My top professional immigration lawyer
Poonam is an intelligent person, very detailed lawyer, professional in her job. She takes every little information she needs to do her job and does it with all sincerity and honesty. She is very respectful and kind to her clients and share details with clients. She knows how to handle her cases and...
Posted by Aman | September 12, 2024 | Immigration
Recommend her to anyone seeking exceptional legal representation
I am truly at a loss for words to convey my immense gratitude to Lawyer Poonam Minhas for her remarkable support to immigrants like me. Even the most articulate expressions fall short of capturing her unwavering commitment and excellence in managing immigration cases. I first contacted Poonam at t...
Posted by Ravinder Kaur | April 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
An Attorney who knows her stuff
Poonam is one of the best attorneys out here!100% recommended her she is amazing. She has handled our case with so much care and perfection. We hired Poonam for Parent Adjustment of Status and our green card was approved within 1 month and 22 days from submission which is just absolutely great. Never...
Posted by Rebecca | December 06, 2023
Best consultation
I consulted with the attorney and she was very knowledgeable and helpful. She’s simple the best
Posted by Anmolpreet Singh | November 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Grateful for Lawyer Poonam Minhas's Outstanding Service
I want to express my deep gratitude to Lawyer Poonam Minhas for her exceptional dedication to my immigration case. Poonam's expertise, prompt communication, and consistent updates were instrumental in securing the approval letter for my case. Poonam demonstrated a profound understanding of immigra...
"I recommend Ms. Minhas and the wide range of immigration matters she handles. She is knowledgeable and personable. I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Minhas consistently provides thorough and sound advice. She provides accurate assessments of specific situations."
"I am endorsing Attorney Minhas. Attorney Minhas has been giving sound advice on immigration matters in the Avvo community, which is being helpful for our fellow attorneys as well as askers. I am also learning from Attorney Minhas' comments. I recommend people in need of immigration help (locally and worldwide) consult with Attorney Minhas."
"I endorse Ms. Minhas as an immigration lawyer. Ms. Minhas demonstrates a very broad understanding of immigration law and process. Attorney Minhas has used that knowledge and skill in successfully representing several clients on immigration matters."
"I endorse attorney Poonam. She has an excellent understanding of immigration laws, and provides wise guidance to those who post their inquiries at the avvo immigration forum."
"I endorse attorney Minhas. Attorney Minhas is a competent and caring immigration attorney. Her answers at the Avvo forum are prompt and right on point."
"I endorse attorney Minhas. Attorney Minhas provides thoughtful and solid guidance when she responds to the immigration inquiries."
"Poonam was a tremendous guide and mentor. She has vast knowledge and an astute understanding of the workings of the U.S. Immigration system. One of the absolute best attorneys someone could ask for."
"Ms. Minhas is the absolute tops in her field. She is the "go-to" for lawters in Connecticut and New York when our clients have immigration issues. I couldn't reccomend her more highly."
"Poonam is an experienced, compassionate, and ardent advocate for her clients. Her comprehensive understanding of the law, as well as her client's needs, makes her an incredible asset to the immigration law community."
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2014
Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial 2014 National Championship – Top 10, NEBLSA
2014
Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Northeast Regional Championship, NEBLSA
2013
Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Northeast Regional Championship, NEBLSA
2012
CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Criminal Procedure, MSL
2022 - Present
Immigration Attorney, Law Offices of P. Minhas, P.C.
2022 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
Green card Approval - NY
Client received green card in 3 months after VAWA petition was approved via expedite
Client received 10 year green card after conditions were removed
212(c) waiver granted before Hartford, CT immigration court. Client was able to keep green card.
2016
Immigration - Q & A
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I-551 REPLACEMENT
22 May 2025
NA3 class with Alien number given during port of entry but no I-551 stamping
23 May 2025
I am a US citizen and my dad lives outside the US. To apply for his green card can i apply I130 and I485 concurrently.
23 May 2025