Himani Bhardwaj

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Himani Bhardwaj

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at West Des Moines, IA
Practice Areas: Immigration

5550 Wild Rose Ln, Suite 400, West Des Moines, IA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Himani

Biography

We are a high-touch family immigration law firm with 12+ years of experience in family-based green cards, waivers of inadmissibility grounds, naturalization, VAWA, & consular processing at Embassies around the world. We invite you to schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/hbmlaw/30min

We offer virtual consultations after work hours. Get int ouch with us by completing an intake on our website (hbmlawllc.com) or calling our office. You can leave us a voicemail and we will call you back within 24-hours of your call.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

16 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 15 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2010

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Iowa for 12 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2013

Multi-Jurisdictional Practitioner

No misconduct found

Location

HBM Law Offices, LLC

5550 Wild Rose Ln, Suite 400, West Des Moines, IA, 50266

hbmlawllc.com/

Online Presence

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Himani Bhardwaj's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

132 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 61 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Dennis | February 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Attorney - Great attention to detail and care for the client

I was on H-1B visa and my wife is US Citizen. We contacted Himani just before we got married to learn about the process she was very helpful and explained the steps in detail. In the light of the recent immigration rules and restrictions my wife and I thought that we would feel more confident and co...mfortable preparing this life-changing document with a lawyer then going on our own. She and her paralegal Chey Vargas were always there to answer any of our questions or concerns. The document exchange was done through a online portal which was secure which made it very easy to fill out the application and upload the documents . She did a good job prepping us for the interview and which helped us build some confidence. Our case was approved and I received my green card within a week or so. I would strongly recommend Himani to everyone in need of immigration attorney with great attention to detail and care for the clients.

Posted by Ariadna | October 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

DACA to Permanent Resident

I knew that Himani would be a great attorney for me because three years prior, she had helped my brother go from DACA status to permanent residency status. I was not wrong in the fact that she was the best attorney I could have hired. She was with my husband and I every step of the way. Communication... with her was excellent and I would not have been able to go through my immigration process without her. I loved that she was excellent and speedy at responding any questions. I also loved that she kept me up to date on any changes with my case. I was undocumented for 18 years, and now I am finally beginning my American Dream as a permanent resident of the United States. I will definitely hire her again once it comes to renew my permanent residency and applying for citizenship. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of her services.

Posted by Kimberly | July 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Attorney!!!

Himani handled my husband's immigration case from start to finish. She definitely made the process easier to navigate and understand. Himani was with us every step of the way. She was dedicated, professional, knowledgeable, and caring. You will not find another attorney more capable or caring. What... really sets Himani apart from other attorneys is her love, compassion and understanding she has for her clients. From the beginning, Himani made us feel secure and we knew we were fortunate to have such a knowledgeable and caring attorney. We knew we were much more than just another case number to her. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her. Our family will forever be indebted to Himani. She will forever be in our minds and hearts. If you are looking for a knowledgeable attorney that truly cares about her clients, then look no further!

Posted by Suresh | July 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent lawyer and awesome green card documentation

I hired Himani to assist me with my Family based Green card process. She did an amazing job helping me through the process. I had many set backs and my case is complicated, She looked into the details of my case and prepared the documents for best results .. she always made it as easy as possible for... me. Himani and Chey were always quick to respond if i had any questions and was very patient explaining whatever i needed. I recently attended family based Green card interview and it went very smooth.. USCIS Supervisor who interviewed me told me that i have provided Excellent documentation and the officer told me that i got approved at the end of the interview .. i am so glad that i hired Himani as My lawyer, she helped me to get permanent residency successfully... Kudos to her and team.. i would highly recommend her to anyone interested in her services!

Posted by LARRY | May 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Himani Bhardwaj never gives up!

We worked with Himani and tried our luck in the lottery of H1B visas and lost but then were able to follower her guidance through the maze of green card rules and won! We are very grateful for the work that Himani Bhardwaj did for us. We wish her all the best with her approaching birth!

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Himani Bhardwaj's Lawyer Endorsements

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Van Ngo

Immigration lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Himani is a very professional fellow U.S. immigration lawyer. I have gotten to know her better professionally as we are both members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She is always responsive and ready to help. I endorse her services. Van"

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Kenny Bhatt

Immigration lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable and goes extra mile to help the clients."

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Jennifer Bennett

Immigration lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Bhardwaj is an excellent lawyer! She is kind, compassionate, and extremely knowledgeable. As a fellow immigration lawyer, I would not hesitate to send my close family members or friends to her for representation. She offers top-notch service to her clients."

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Dhenu Maru

Immigration lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Himani is a hardworking and honest attorney. As a fellow immigration attorney, I recommend her services without reservation."

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Poonam Lakhani

Immigration lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Himani is not only a great lawyer who gets results for her clients but a great person as well. I have had the opportunity to observe Himani work with clients at a pro bono legal clinic and immediately took notice that she genuinely cares for her clients. Himani gives much of her free time to charitable initiatives, helping those in our community who are less fortunate."

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Tejas Shah

Immigration lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am a big fan of Himani. She brings a fascinating background and international experience to her work. She has shown that she is a truly compassionate, competent, and effective immigration lawyer. She takes the time to properly educate herself on any new matter and ensures that she then provides her client with the best advice and representation possible. I whole heartedly recommend her services to any client."

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Jonathan Phillips

Immigration lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bonnie Simran Bhatia

Immigration lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Himani is articulate, detail-oriented, compassionate and above all-trustworthy. She's my go to attorney to send Immigration referrals to, because I know my contact/client will be treated with respect and kept up-to-date about their case. I recommend her whole-heartedly!"

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Christopher Cook

Immigration lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Himani is an exceptional attorney only surpassed by her qualities as a person. I would not hesitate to entrust her with any legal matter of my own. As an attorney, she is competent, resilient, creative, and wholly dedicated to the cause of her particular clients. She listens and understands the needs of her clients and efficiently formulates a successful strategy to ensure the goals and hurdles of the case are met and overcome. Himani constantly works harder than is expected and challenges those around her to succeed. I strongly encourage you to contact Himani. You will not be disappointed with her focused, compassionate, and effective representation. She will deliver results."

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Karen Medina Zinn

Immigration lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Himani is a very dedicated and knowledgeable immigration attorney. She is a caring and zealous advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Shobhana Kasturi

Immigration lawyer

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Kenny Bhatt

Immigration lawyer

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Poonam Lakhani

Employment and labor lawyer

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Dhenu Maru

Immigration lawyer

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Tejas Shah

Immigration lawyer

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Jonathan Phillips

Intellectual property lawyer

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Christopher Cook

General practice lawyer

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Bonnie Simran Bhatia

Estate planning lawyer

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Karen Medina Zinn

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2025

APAC Founders Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association Asia Pacific Chapter

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

2009

Jeanne & Joseph Sullivan Int'l Human Rights Fellowship, International Human Rights Law Institute (IHRLI)

Work Experience

2012 - 2013

Attorney, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

2011 - 2011

In-Country Director, Iraq Office, International Human Rights Law Institute

Associations

2018 - Present

AILA APAC Chapter

Member

2014 - Present

Indo-American Association of Iowa (IAAI)

Member

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2010

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Chicago

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

APAC Annual Conference Seoul, Korea

Advance Topics: I-751 Waiver of Conditional Residence and Other Waiver Grounds

2012

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

Naturalization Workshops

2011

Empowering Women Economically at Erbil, Iraq

Legal Writing Skills

Publications

2013

Illinois State Bar Association International and Immigration Law Newsletter "The Globe" S. Bill 744: Benefits & Limitations for Foreign National Entrepreneurs (Vol. 51, No. 2)

Languages

Hindi

Spanish

English

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