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also known as Raj Iyer
Attorney Rajkrishna S. Iyer has an extensive background in employment and family-based immigration. He handles all aspects of business immigration working with both corporate and individual clients. Mr. Iyer has a wide breadth of experience in assisting employers with sponsoring their employees for permanent residence and temporary work visas, such as H-1B, L-1, TN, O, P and E visas. His expertise covers immigrant visa petitions filed under extraordinary ability, outstanding researcher, multinational manager & executive, national interest waiver categories, and assisting clients file labor certification (PERM) applications under EB-2 and EB-3 categories. In addition to helping clients obtain green cards and temporary visas, Mr. Iyer advises small and large corporations in a variety of industries on immigration issues arising from corporate reorganizations, mergers, and layoffs.
He works hand-in-hand with clients to develop effective strategies for business immigration while ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations as required by immigration laws, the Labor Department, and USCIS. With specialized knowledge of I-9 topics, he works closely with Human Resource personnel during the recruitment and hiring process, performs I-9 audits for employers, and advises corporations on a variety of other worksite enforcement issues.
Mr. Iyer has participated in several seminars on employment-based immigration and is a member of three prominent immigration law groups.
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
State Bar of California
American Immigration Lawyers Association
International Medical Graduate Taskforce
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Acquired: 2004
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21250 Hawthorne Blvd Suite 160-E, Torrance, CA, 90503
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Posted by Saadet | May 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney
We had the opportunity to work with Raj for me, my husband and my son on our journey from the immigration process to the green card which was began with O1 visa. At every stage of this process, he responded to our all questions without getting bored and very quickly. With his expertise and profession...
Thank you for your kind words Saadet!
Posted by Pavan | July 19, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
I had a brief discussion about my visa situation with Rajkrishna. He was Kind, Helpful and Professional. He listen to my visa situation and guided me in right direction. I would like to thank you again for helping me. If anybody looking for Immigration Attorney then look no further.
Posted by Anonymous | October 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I have been a client of Raj’s from last 5 years and have filled three petitions through him so I think I am in a position to write a honest review. Five years ago I was working with a law firm who messed up my case and I got an RFI due to their mistake. My case was a bit complicated and too many mis...
Posted by Amandine | October 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I contacted Raj Iyer a couple of years ago about applying to a permanent status in the US. Throughout the years I have been hiring Raj, he provided an excellent work and commitment despite the challenges. He always demonstrated strong work ethics and went above and beyond for my case. A few months...
Posted by anonymous | September 2, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I worked with Raj for about two years on my permanent residency application and for three years prior on various other immigration applications. He is incredibly reliable, knows his stuff and dedicated to his clients. I can't count the number of times I gave him anxiety fueled calls, and he completel...
"I highly endorse Raj--his knowledge and experience with business immigration is unmatched. I can depend on him to have thoughtful, creative and reliable solutions to complex matters. He is an extremely intelligent and approachable lawyer."
"Raj is a great resource. He is extremely knowledgable and experienced in the field of immigration law. I endorse this lawyer."
"Rajkrishna is an able, quick-minded and thorough attorney. He understands the complicated array of U.S. immigration laws better than most, and uses this knowledge to benefit his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I taught immigration law at the law school level for over 10 years and have 38 years of experience as an immigration attorney and can state without any hesitation or reservation that Raj is an outstanding immigration attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I represent aliens in removal proceedings who sometimes have an employment-based issue. Atty Raj has always been very generous in helping me understand employment-based immigration."
"Without hesitation, I endorse Mr. Iyer. His expertise in employment-based immigration is unmatched and I regularly call on him to help me think through complex cases and legal issues. I've observed Mr. Iyer go the extra mile for clients again and again; his advice is legally sound and business savvy. In addition, he is very professional and pleasant to work with. I never hesitate recommending Mr. Iyer to clients who have complex cases and who want their case prepared properly."
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2013
Chambers USA Guide, Chambers and Partners
2012
Chambers USA Guide, Chambers & Partners
2011
Chambers USA Guide, Chambers & Partners
2010
Chambers USA Guide, Chambers & Partners
2009
Chambers USA Guide, Chambers & Partners
2008
Chambers USA Guide, Chambers & Partners
2007
Chambers USA Guide, Chambers & Partners
2006
Chambers USA Guide, Chambers & Partners
2008 - 2016
Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Carl Shusterman
2005 - 2008
Attorney at Law, The Chugh Firm, Apc
1998 - 2000
Attorney, J. Sagar Associates
1995 - 1998
In House Counsel, ICICI
2008 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2005 - 2008
North American South Asian Bar AssociationMember
Permanent residence approved as Person of Extraordinary Ability
Successful in reducing the fine up to 40% and favorable payment pan
PERM approval within 60 days after proving that the denial was based on Govt. error in interpreting and applying PERM regulation
Obtaining green card to spouse of a US citizen by successfully proving Extreme Hardship
Obtaining waiver of 2 year home residency for physician under Exceptional Hardship
1995
B.A.LLB (Hons)
2015
2015
Health Care Workers: Nurses, Allied Professionals and FMGs
2014
Guide to E-2 Visas
2014
Guide to H-1B Visas
2013
Non-Immigrant Visas
2013
Issues related to the Labor Certification under PERM Process
2012
Employment Based Visas: Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas
2012
Do's and Don'ts of I-9 Verification
2011
Do's and Don'ts of I-9 Verification
2008
Us Immigrant & Non Immigrant Visas
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