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
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2017
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2018 2015 2014
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+ 2

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 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Suhas | October 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Change of Status was Approved!!

I had the privilege of working with Attorney Dhenu (SwagatUSA) second time for my immigration case(i539). From the outset, their professionalism and responsiveness were outstanding. They promptly addressed my questions and concerns, providing unwavering support and guidance throughout the entire proc...ess. Kudos to the entire team, my special thanks to Dhenu & Saurabh who handled my case so diligently (even though I had received RFE for my case they patiently worked so well and got my approval this shows their dedication & quality of work) Thanks to the entire team for all the efforts & hard work. I wholeheartedly recommend SwagatUSA to anyone seeking expert guidance from a responsive, compassionate advocate. Their impact on my life has been profound, and I am truly grateful.

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green card

Dhenu helped me process green card for my husband. It was a long stressful process and she always made me feel calm and hopeful with our case. I would recommend Dhenu for your immigrant help. anytime time i had questions or concerns she always made sure i was contacted regarding my concerns and was v...ery easy to contact. I live 8 hours away from chicago and i wouldn’t have trusted any other attorney as i do for her. Thanks to Dhenu and her team for helping me keep my family together.

Dhenu Maru

Replied last May 22, 2018

Thank you for your positive feedback. Good luck to you and your husband in the future!

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 anonymous | October 30, 2013 | Immigration

Excellent immigration attorney who cares and informs

My husband and I worked with Dhenu for my Green Card petition, and we had a really positive experience. That is not to say that the process was easy -- it could not be further from the truth. We had some major issues with my birth certificate (I am a Chinese citizen and in China, we do not have birth... certificates, period). This hurdle first presented itself as a Request for Further Evidence, and later caused some misunderstanding between the immigration office and me during the interview process. However, Dhenu was able to work with us through these challenging issues, and took time to explain to us what is happening, why it is happening, and what needs to be done. We really appreciate not only the professionalism that Dhenu and her team demonstrated, but also the personalized care and attention that we got. The highlight of our case was that, due to the initial unsuccessful interview, we asked Dhenu to represent us at the second interview. At this 2nd interview, the immigration officer (who was new and a little confused on some of the laws) was being difficult, and Dhenu was able to challenge her in a most professional way. I firmly believe that it is Dhenu's assertion and knowledgeable presence at our second interview that got us the approval. For anyone who will go through the interview, I highly recommend that you take Dhenu with you! Having worked with quite a number of incompetent attorneys in the past for my H1B petition, I feel very lucky that Dhenu was so helpful. I love that she takes time to explain and to communicate. Dhenu is a wonderful attorney who really cares. I enjoyed the experience and would definitely go back to her for the removal of conditions and naturalization processes.

Posted by Tina | August 20, 2013 | Immigration

Highly recommend working with Ms. Savla. She made all the difference in my immigration case.

Working with Dhenu Savla was a wonderful experience. She's very knowledgable, attentive, understanding and knows every nook and corner of the often super-complicated immigration process. I had a seemingly simple adjustment of status case that turned ugly and I would not have my green card today with...out her. From day one, Dhenu held our hand through the entire application process. During the GC interview the immigration officer told us with a smile to expect the GC within a few weeks, so we thought it was done. However, in 2 weeks I was shocked to receive a letter from the immigration office claiming I had misrepresented my case and asking me to submit the 601 form admitting guilt (when I had no reason to do so) and apply for a misrepresentation/fraud wavier. I was literally freaked out. Instead of trying to increase her billed hours by making me go through extra paperwork, this is when Dhenu truly switched into top gear. She was persistent in maintaining communication with our immigration office. Even though our immigration office was different than her home office of Chicago, through her contacts, we got in touch with the Director at our USCIS office and were able to make our case directly to her. She knew exactly how to word each email and conversation and through experience with various cases, knew how all the scenarios could play out. Most importantly, she knew exactly when to play tough and when to follow procedure. She never treated me like just another case in her practice but realized that literally our livelihood was at risk. Thanks to her efforts our case was cleared and I'm happy to report my green card arrived a week ago!! I am very happy to have worked with Dhenu--if you have an immigration case that's important to you, do yourself a favor and contact Ms. Savla. Thank you.

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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

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"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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