Varsha Vinod Shirhatti

Varsha Vinod Shirhatti

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 11 years

Immigration Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration, Corporate & Incorporation, Litigation

4119 Montrose Blvd., Ste 550, Houston, TX

About Varsha

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

Employment-based immigration for temporary work visas; permanent residence through employment including PERM; National Interest Waiver, and immigrant petitions; Naturalization; Investment-based immigration; and Family-based Immigration.

10 years

90%
Corporate and Incorporation 5%

Incorporation and registration with State. Registration for Federal Employer Identification.

8 years

5%
Litigation 5%

Federal civil litigation under APA and Mandamus related to immigration matters.

4 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 11 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2014

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Rivera & Shirhatti, PC

4119 Montrose Blvd., Ste 550, Houston, TX, 77006

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Varsha Vinod Shirhatti's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Jennifer | July 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I can’t recommend enough!

My experience with Varsha and the immigration services she provided exceeded my expectations. She made every single application and step so easy for my husband and I to follow. We felt well informed every step of the way and she made us feel taken care of. I never had a doubt in her skills because sh...e maintained professionalism and was always one step ahead which made all the difference. We can’t recommend her enough and we will be eternally grateful for being the facilitator in a life changing process.

Varsha Shirhatti

Replied last July 4, 2025

Thank you, Jennifer. It has been a pleasure working with you and your spouse and I look forward to doing so again in the near future. We couldn't be happier for you!

Posted by Ese | June 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

EB2 Approval

Varsha is an excellent lawyer who gave me the opportunity to present my case. I reached out to the firm after receiving my Request for Evidence (RFE), and they did a fantastic job communicating what to do. I got an approval due to he effort she made. I recommend her if you are looking for an immigrat...ion lawyer. Thank you.

Varsha Shirhatti

Replied last July 4, 2025

I appreciate the kind words, Ese! So happy to have achieved this outcome for you and I hope to work together again in the near future.

Posted by Jessica | June 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional expertise and support through our immigration journey

I cannot recommend Varsha Shirhatti highly enough for anyone navigating the complex world of immigration. From our very first conversation, she demonstrated an impressive depth of expertise, particularly in areas that were most critical to our situation, work authorization and international travel re...quirements. In a process that can feel overwhelming and uncertain, having someone so accessible made all the difference. When we had questions about international travel during our pending case, Varsha provided clear, confident guidance that gave us peace of mind. What could have been a scary and overwhelming experience became manageable thanks to Varsha. My family is deeply grateful for her dedication and professionalism.

Varsha Shirhatti

Replied last July 4, 2025

Appreciate the kind words, Jessica! I hope to work with you again in the near future.

Posted by Grant. | May 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very knowledgeable and professional.

Varsha was very knowledgeable and helped immensely with my application. Very professional and excellent service all round.

Varsha Shirhatti

Replied last July 4, 2025

Pleasure working with you, and I hope to work together again in the near future! Thank you for the kind words.

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional EB-2 NIW Legal Support – Highly Recommend!

I had a wonderful experience working with Varsha and her partner Javier on my EB-2 NIW petition. I appreciated the expertise, attention to detail, and personalized guidance throughout the process. I processed my application without premium processing, and Varsha was readily available throughout the ...wait to talk through options and put my mind at rest. Even when the RFE came, I was more worried than they were. They prepared a response that expanded on what I had already submitted, and we received approval swiftly. I would highly recommend their services; they are very honest and will provide support to you as their client.

Varsha Shirhatti

Replied last March 21, 2025

Thank you for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure working with you and we're incredibly happy to have accomplished this outcome.

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Varsha Vinod Shirhatti's Lawyer Endorsements

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Roberto Rivera

Immigration lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Varsha is a seasoned professional in handling employment based immigration applications. She is able to provide expert guidance in gathering supporting documents and boiling down complex concepts into understandable terms for her clients. Varsha has a proven track record of success in getting difficult applications approved."

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Roberto Rivera

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyers Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2025

Best Lawyers Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2024

SuperLawyers Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2024

Best Lawyers Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2023

SuperLawyers Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Partner, Rivera & Shirhatti PC

2021 - 2023

Associate Attorney, Mehlman Jacobs LLP

2019 - 2021

Associate, Foster LLP

Associations

2022 - Present

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Board Certified Attorney

2016 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2013

University of Houston Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

Spanish

Hindi

Kannada

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