Arit D Butani

Arit D Butani

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

567 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA

About Arit

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Specialties: Business Immigration, Family Immigration, Asylum, Deportation, Citizenship & Naturalization, Investor's Visa, Green Card through Marriage, Bond Hearings

19 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 18 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Arit Butani

567 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102-1129

Law Offices of Arit Butani

2372 Morse Avenue, Suite 107, Irvine, CA, 92614

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Arit D Butani's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

7th-year H1-B extension + Re-filing 1-140

My case was very complicated one because my I-140 was denied 2 times and my 6 years H1-B was expired almost a year ago. Also I had very limited time because my H1-B was expired and I-485 status could be expired anytime soon. That means I had to leave the US in a month or so. I contacted more than ...10 lawyers through my friends’ recommendations, but no lawyer wanted to take my case because my case was too complicated and no lawyer wanted to take a risk losing the case. And the time is too short for them to review my case and prepare for the filing. So I did some research on line and I found Arit. I emailed him first with all the information; my status, and my situation, and what I wanted to achieve, etc. Then Arit gave me a call about 30 minutes after I sent my email and he told me that he can take my case. That was the moment I felt a big relief from looking for a lawyer for almost one month. Arit respects his clients very much. He listened to me and understood my goal. Once I started to work with Arit, I could file my 2nd I-140 in 3 weeks and I could file my 7th-year H1-B application only one week after I filed my 2nd I-140. As a result, My H1-B was approved in 2 weeks. Now I have my immigration status back and I can stay in the US and work! Arit always answers all my questions and he explained everything in simple English very patiently. That was very helpful for me like non-native English speakers. Also he is extremely flexible in terms of meeting. I could meet him even on weekend when I really needed to meet him. He was always available to us via email, and very quick to respond. And Arit provided support throughout every step of the process to ensure a favorable outcome. I don’t know the result of my 2nd I-140 because it will take 4-5 months, so I need to wait a few more months. Regardless of the outcome, I would definitely recommend Arit for all your immigration needs! I I could have been deported by now without his help. Thank you very much Arit!

Posted by Octavio | July 23, 2015 | Immigration

H1B - Master Cap

My case was a little complicate because I received an RFE. However, Arit has a lot of experience and solved my case. Also he understood that I was very concerned in loosing the case, so he always try to be very patient and answer all my questions. That gave me a lot of security during the path. I hig...hly recommend Arit Butani. I'm from Peru, and I did a master in marketing at Hult Business School.

Posted by Whitchurch | November 21, 2013 | Immigration

Responsive and Good immigration lawyer

I have used Arit's services for a recent change of status from h-1b to f-1. I was in a time crunch and had very little time to apply for the COS . Arit was quick in reaching out to me when I first contacted him and was able to file my COS on time. With regards to the same case I got a request for ev...idence. Arit was able to gather the evidence I provided and present it in a clear and understandable way to the USCIS as a result the COS got approved and I can continue my education. One of the really outstanding features of my interaction with Arit is his responsiveness. He immediately calls back within the very same day. Also his fee is very reasonable. I would highly recommend Arit to anyone who needs legal counsel/assistance with regards to their immigration matters.

Posted by Piyush | June 19, 2013 | Immigration

Top Notch Immigration Attorney

I was introduced to Arit Butani via a friend to help me with my permanent residency (aka Green Card). This was a complex process for myself as I previously on an employment visa which was due to expire. Working with Arit was excellent, he knew the process inside and out and answered every question th...at I had patiently and correctly. As some of us know this requires a lot a of documentation to be submitted by the company, which Arit did perfectly, giving guidance to the people involved where required. He kept me up to date on all aspects of the process and gave me weekly updates on the progress. I would highly recommend Arit and his services (in fact I did to a few co-workers).

Posted by Adit | April 17, 2013 | Immigration

Excellent Immigration Lawyer

I contacted the law offices of Arit Butani to help me with my Green Card processing. As we all know, this is a painful process & a logistical nightmare. Well working with Arit was a pleasant surprise. He was very methodical, thorough & knowledgeable during our introductory meeting. He took the time t...o answer all my questions patiently and made sure I understood the entire process step by step. He was very organized and had a checklist which helped me navigate through the pile of documentation for filing. During the entire process he was always available and also called USCIS several times on my behalf when my application was delayed. Having worked with a few no-so-good & unavailable lawyers in past, I am very pleased to have picked Arit for this important immigration service. He comes well recommended and is overall a pleasant guy to work with.

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Patrick Kang

Immigration lawyer | Aug 08

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"Arit is an excellent Immigration lawyer. Rarely do you see an attorney who is this competent in his field who at the same time has true feelings of sympathy towards their clients. Combining skilled advocacy with empathy, Arit is a premier immigration attorney!"

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Associations

South Asian Bar Association of Northern California

Pro Bono Net - California

Washington State Bar Association

American Immigration Lawyers Association (California chapter)

Education

2007

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Languages

Hindi

Sindhi

Punjabi

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