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Posted by Michael | September 29, 2014

Outstanding Immigration Lawyer

My daughter feel in love with a South African who wanted to become a US Citizen. First she helped us bring him into the United States where they wanted to be married and now she is helping us make my new son in law a US Citizen. She has been responsive to all questions and is a true professional. If ...you need an understanding and competent immigration attorney, I highly recommend Bandita Sharma-Dahal!

Posted by Tahir | September 24, 2014

Green Card Application

Bandita worked on my case for me wife and five children. She was very diligent and acted in a professional manner. She made clear from the outset what the procedure was and costs involved. I reside in Pakistan with my family so it was refreshing to work with someone who understood the importance of ...prompt communication, overall me and my family have been delighted with her service, and level of understanding in her field. We all received are green cards, and social security numbers two weeks ago and are living in New Jersey.

Posted by Akshay Sajith | August 14, 2014

Not Recommended

I'm not sure about how to put this across delicately.. To begin with, I would never recommend Ms Sharma's legal services for immigration to any of my friends or Family. We hired Bandita, towards the end of our Visa processing from India, when we had to Submit the Affidavit of support for me.. ...And almost nothing went right ever since. For starters the first copy of AOS submitted by Bandita to NVC. contained significant amount of errors, and was returned hence causing a delay of a month plus. After this the second one went through with little trouble and I finally got my Interview appointment. The travel.state.gov website mentioned about getting the biometrics ( finger printing) done at least a day before the interview date. When we checked with Bandita about this, she advices us it will be done along with the interview.. But it wasn't .. I was not allowed into the consulate without completion of the Biometrics. It doesn't end there.. The letter from NVC asked me to submit a Police clearance certificate whilst the interview.. We were not sure about this, since we have already submitted a police clearance certificate along with the AOS.. When we consulted Bandita, she advices there is no need to get another set of police clearance certificates. However when I finally managed to get another slot for the interview, I was told by the Consulate officer that the certificate is a mandate even for the interview.. And was issued a 221g ( visa refused because of lack of documentation).. This time I decided not to go back for consultation to our lawyer again.. The consular officer was very kind and she gave me all the required steps to get my visa processed. After submitting the documents as advised by the consulate officer, I got my Visa approved in less than a weeks time. As I said I do not know how to put this across delicately.. But it seems for us, that we hired Bandita to delay my visa by 3 months, loose a potential job offer, and spend 1000s of dollars on hotels and flight

Bandita Sharma-Dahal

Replied last August 14, 2014

Thank you for taking time to write a review for me. I apologize that you feel that you had a bad experience with my representation after the finalization of your consular processing. However, I represented your wife to submit the affidavit of support in your case which was complete and accepted. My representation was not to you. I do not want to go into the detail for your case because it would not be ethical. However, you have to understand NVC/ USCIS and each consulate have their specific way of reviewing the case. In your case the delay was three months I certainly understand that could be frustrating however some of my clients wait for years and are still thankful to be reunited with their family. Another important aspect that USCIS always emphasize is never to give up job until the visa is finalize, in your case you say the job was waiting for you and potential employer decided to hire someone else.....it can't be my fault, can it? One very important issue that you mentioned is when problem arose you decided not to communicate with the attorney. I or no attorney can help if the client does not communicate the issue. In spite of the fact attorney trying to reach you. If not for anything else I am always admired by my client for being communicative and reachable. Your spending money on hotel and flight is the fact your consulate is in different city. Last but not the least I am so happy you will be able to come to your wife who has worked so hard to bring you. Good wishes and if you need I would like to discuss this matter with you to see what we can do to address your concerns. Please feel free to contact me personally to discuss this issue. :)

Posted by Reena | June 05, 2014

Excellent service

I am so lucky to have such a wonderful lawyer like Mrs Bandita Sharma. I got Mrs Sharma’s name through womens center. She always provides swift responses, take calls and spend her time abundantly to explain things. She would go beyond to a lawyer if it necessary for her clients and cares them and re...spect their feelings. Highly professional, have good knowledge and performing her job as a social service too. She is very kind and nice in her approach. I am so glad to have Mrs Sharma as my Immigration lawyer. I would highly recommend Mrs Sharma’s name for your immigration needs.

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