Dhenu Maru

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Dhenu Maru

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

230 W Monroe, 750, Chicago, IL

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About Dhenu

Biography

Free Case Evaluations! Known for handling complex employment and family based immigration cases

Free Case Evaluations! Known for handling complex employment and family based immigration cases.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 85%

We practice family based and employment based immigration, as well as asylum and removal defense.

18 years

85%
Asylum 15%

18 years

15%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
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2019 2018 2017
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Top Contributor
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2018 2015 2014
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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 17 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2008

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

SwagatUSA, LLC

230 W Monroe, 750, Chicago, IL, 60606

swagatusa.com/

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Dhenu Maru's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

72 Client Reviews

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Showing 16 - 20 of 28 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by SANAEYA AIBARA | June 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Outstanding Attorney! Six Stars Out of Five!

Dhenu has been an exceptional lawyer to work with, and provided me (and my new employers) with incredible guidance and assistance throughout my H1-B visa transfer process to a new company. Initially, when I approached Dhenu, I was in a difficult situation where I had been unfairly & abruptly dismisse...d by my previous employers (on H1-B visa). Dhenu provided me with various options, and constantly followed up on my case. Dhenu and Phyllis have been very prompt to reply, provided excellent solutions, and gave me positive energy. I have been very impressed with SwagatUSA, and Dhenu has done a LOT more than what a typical immigration lawyer would do. She not only guided us, but pursued and even pushed us to expedite the process, with regular follow ups and feedback. Her company is definitely efficient, and knowledgeable in handling unique cases. They do not apply one rule to all, they give each case the individual attention it deserves, and that’s why they have a high success rate! I would give them six stars out of five. Dhenu & Phyllis, thank you SO much for everything!

Posted by Amith | January 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional and prompt service!!!

A lot has been said about Dhenu and how efficient and professional she is on this site and i 2nd all of that. We shopped around for a good immigration lawyer and Dhenu was our 4th one we went, for a consolation. She sat down for more then 30 mins and gave us a clear and a detailed picture and timelin...e of the process and what she requires from us. We immediately felt comfortable. I had couple of minor offenses which i was very worried about but she reassured me. She dealt with them and my entire file in a great detail and an organized manner. She relies heavily on doing lots of work prior to putting in the application. This i think gave a clear picture of who i was etc to the official dealing with my file at USCIS. We dealt with Jennifer (Paralegal) for all the paperwork. She was very organized and prompt with follow ups and returning calls. Overall, the entire process was made easy for us and now, i am a proud green card holder. It took us less then 8 months even though there was a delay from my end to gather some relevant paperwork and few other glitches. I highly recommend Dhenu if anybody is looking for a great lawyer.

Posted by David | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Dhenu came through in an tough H1B Transfer Case

We hired Dhenu to help with an H-1b transfer of a key employee in our business. This was time sensitive and required coordination from a number of people. One thing I noticed right away was that Dhenu did not want to take any short cuts, and she wanted us to be fully informed at each stage. She cons...ulted with me regarding each and every option possible and crafted a strategy designed to best serve the application. We did receive an RFE. Dhenu dissected the RFE thoroughly and explained what it meant and why we received it. That eased any concerns I had about losing this case. Just like before, she came up with a strategy to respond that would help us get approved. I was thrilled when we were approved! Although it took a few weeks more than I had hoped due to the RFE and detailed strategy, I was thrilled with the positive results, particularly since it was our first time hiring an H-1b worker. Would highly recommend Dhenu to anyone looking for a immigration attorney.

Posted by anonymous | September 01, 2014 | Immigration

Excellent and Best of Best attorney

Dhenu Savla, Esq. from SwagatUSA LLC, is one of the best US immigration attorney. She is extremely intelligent and very knowledgeable. Her dedication towards to detailed and in-depth study of cases and accurate prediction are amazing. Certainly I can say that Dhenu has the unique ability of having pr...ofessional and personal values towards to clients and with greater integrity. She takes time to listen to facts of cases and gives in depth and meticulous attention to preparation and presentation of cases she handles. She took care of my Citizenship and my wife’s I130 and NVC cases in a diligent way. I am very glad and lucky to have her for taking care of my cases and was keeping me in peace of mind. If anybody is looking for the best immigration attorney, I would strongly recommend Attorney Dhenu.

Dhenu Maru

Replied last September 01, 2014

Thank you so much for your feedback. We try our best to focus on the quality of work before the final submission as we want your process to go as smoothly as possible. We really appreciate your cooperation throughout the case. Good luck to you in the future!

Posted by Mahendra | June 16, 2014 | Immigration

Wonderful Job, Dhenu Savla, Really appreciate your timely excellent help.

Dhenu and her staff was very professional and helpful, they clarified our queries and help walk the application process and then we submitted application at right time. Dhenu helped prepare the application personally and she included the right kind of supporting material with application. We were ap...proved in matter of 5 days and we were thrilled to achieve this result. This far exceeded our expectations. I will recommend Dhenu and SwagatUSA to anyone who is baffled by the complicated process to approve H-1B visa. You will be amazed by her work ethics and helpful staff.

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Tawfiq Ali

Immigration lawyer | Mar 25

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"Dhenu is very knowledgeable and experienced in immigration matters and works passionately for her clients. Results speak for themselves. Extremely trustworthy. Superb communicator and leader in the community. Excellent teacher and adviser. People with immigration-related matters are smart to consider Dhenu to help them live better and happier lives with less risk and worry."

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Armen Gukasyan

Immigration lawyer | Mar 19

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"I endorse Attorney Savla based on her contributions to this board and the legal community as a whole. Her detailed and insightful answers to questions asked by AVVO subscribers indicate her extensive knowledge of immigration law and the passion she has for the practice of immigration law."

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Yael Brudner

Immigration lawyer | Jul 01

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"Dhenu is an incredible lawyer! She is professional, experienced and highly dedicated to her clients. I endorse and recommend her."

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Kenny Bhatt

Immigration lawyer | Sep 16

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"I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable and dependable. Very experienced and highly respected in the community as well as clients."

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Shereen Ahmed

Unknown lawyer | Nov 23

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Himani Bhardwaj

Immigration lawyer | Nov 12

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"Dhenu is a stellar attorney and a great asset to the Chicago immigration community. She is a subject matter expert but what sets her apart is her jealous representation of her clients. I admire Dhenu's work ethic and she is an inspiration to other solo attorneys like myself."

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Poonam Lakhani

Immigration lawyer | Jun 24

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"Dhenu is an extremely knowledgeable attorney who is focused on her clients' needs. I'd recommend Dhenu to anyone seeking immigration assistance."

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Eugene Opoku-Serebuoh

Unknown lawyer | Apr 18

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"Dedicated and professional in her approach to solving problems for her clients. I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Savla."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Nima Haddadi

Immigration lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very good attorney that has great knowledge of Immigration Law"

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Hovanes Margarian

Immigration lawyer | Jul 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Landry

Immigration lawyer | Jul 01

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have reviewed many of Attorney Savla's responses to complicated legal matters. Her thoughtful and insightful answers demonstrate that she has the utmost knowledge of Immigration law and is a passionate advocate for her clients. She is a great asset to the immigration bar and I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Mike Sethi

Immigration lawyer | Feb 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matisyahu Wolfberg

Immigration lawyer | Feb 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Immigration lawyer | Dec 17

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"Attorney Dhenu Mitesh Savla merges her excellent knowledge of the immigration issues with her unwavering dedication to the family based immigration, assisting numerous families to achieve their American dream. I recommend this counsel for her exemplar work ethics and analytical skills."

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Jeff Khurgel

Immigration lawyer | Jul 26

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"I've enjoyed reading Dhenu's legally spot-on Avvo postings, and endorse her without hesitation."

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Jo-Na Williams

Immigration lawyer | Jun 19

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"Dhenu is a wonderful attorney with an incredible attitude. She is very knowledgeable on Immigration matters, gives excellent advice and I always refer her when I need a lawyer that can handle those types of issues with precision and professionalism. Highly recommended!"

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 14

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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Alicia James

Immigration lawyer | Mar 06

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"I endorse this lawyer. A valuable asset to the Avvo community."

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Andrea Harvey

Immigration lawyer | Feb 21

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"I met Dhenu from networking within our bar association a few years ago. She is extremely knowledgable and passionate about immigration law. She brings her own personal experience working within immigration to give clients the attention and detail they desire. She is dedicated and very knowledgeable about immigration and constantly wants to learn and do more in the immigration field. I highly recommend Dhenu."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Best for Family Based Immigration Matters - Illinois, Acquisition International 2014 Global Mobility and Immigration Awards

2006

4th Place, National Mediation Competition

2004

Honors-at-entrance, Loyola University Chicago School of Law

2004

Community Service Award, Loyola University Chicago School of Law

2002

Dean's List, Tufts University

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, SwagatUSA

2009 - 2011

Staff Attorney, Immigration Project

Associations

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2007 - Present

Indian American Bar Association of Chicago

2012 - 2013

Chicago Bar Association

Executive Council

2007 - 2012

Illinois State Bar Association

2007 - 2013

Chicago Bar Association, Immigration and Nationality Law Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

H-1B

Approved

I-601 Waiver

Success

EB-1A

Success

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Education

2007

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2020

Broken English podcast

Immigration experience

2013

Information Seminar

Comprehensive Immigration Reform - How to be Prepared

2012

Entrepreneurship Workshop - KOJAIN Convention

You have H1-B - No Problem!

2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter)

Immigration and Nationality Act 204(l)

2011

Indo-American Center, Chicago

Citizenship Application Basics

2011

Chicago Bar Association I-601 Waivers of Unlawful Presence

2010

AILA Chicago Chapter Monthly Meeting

Immigration and Nationality Act Section 204(l)

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Hindi

Urdu

Gujarati

Activity

Top Contributor

Dhenu earned significant contribution points in 2018.

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