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We are a boutique immigration law firm based in the heart of the United States. With love, grit, and integrity over the past 12+years, we have nurtured HBM to be a place of hope for fellow immigrants.
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Because we only take on a handful of new cases per month in order to maintain our high level of success and exceptional customer service. This business model is by design that puts the client in the center. To learn about our strong work ethic, expertise in immigration law, and genuine care for our clients (present and past), we invite you to read our reviews.
If HBM's values resonate with your values, do call us to schedule a consultation. If we can help and capacity permits, we would love to be your legal counsel in your immigration journey.
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 2010
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Acquired: 2013
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Posted by Shano | August 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
A Truly Exceptional Immigration Lawyer – Highly Recommended
I was a lawful permanent resident living overseas with my U.S. citizen spouse, who was working for a U.S. firm supporting the U.S. mission abroad. I wanted to apply for expedited naturalization under section 319(b), but my situation was unique and not widely understood. Before finding Himani, I had r...
Thank you, Shano, for the heartfelt note. We are honored that our step-by-step “roadmap,” meticulous evidence prep, and interview coaching helped you feel confident during your naturalization (INA 319(b)) journey. Wishing you every success as a new citizen!
Posted by Tabitha Ryan Brown | July 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Grateful for Exceptional Legal Support During My Consular Process
I’m really thankful for the amazing help and support I got during my immigration process. From the start, Himani was kind, patient, and always there to answer my questions. When we got a Request for Evidence (RFE) for our I-130 petition, She guided us through it and helped get it approved. She also...
Tabitha, thank you for sharing your experience. Consular processing can be complex especially working through an RFE, a case transfer between consulates, and interview prep, and we are glad our communication and mock interview helped you feel confident and ready. We are so happy you are finally reunited with your husband after a long ardous process.
Posted by Reymond | June 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
A compassionate attorney worthy of your trust
Himani takes a stressful, intimidating, and confusing greed card process and makes it as simple as possible to get through. She is thorough in ways I have found that many other lawyers and attorneys I've hired lack. She also has a compassionate soul, which is desperately needed when taking on the imm...
Posted by Michelle | June 10, 2025 | Immigration
A Wonderful Journey with Himani Bhardwaj
I commuicated with Himani when I was living in Cape Town South Africa. Went through the medical process and my appointment at South African Embassy. My fiance applied for a K1 Visa at that time. I was technologically challenged due to the fact that I had no wi-fi and had to fill out online forms at I...
Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
She is a trustworthy attorney
I have 3 years that I know and be her client, and I am happy with her service. She and her assistant Chey are very helpful and never let me down, always reminding, quick/full answering and supporting in every step. If I didn't call her I wouldn't have understood what has been going on in my life f...
"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"
"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."
"Himani is a hardworking and honest attorney. As a fellow immigration attorney, I recommend her services without reservation."
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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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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)
2012 - 2013
Attorney, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
2011 - 2011
In-Country Director, Iraq Office, International Human Rights Law Institute
2018 - Present
AILA APAC ChapterMember
2014 - Present
Indo-American Association of Iowa (IAAI)Member
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2025
Advance Topics: I-751 Waiver of Conditional Residence and Other Waiver Grounds
2013
2012
Naturalization Workshops
2011
Legal Writing Skills
2013
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