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I have devoted my career to helping those who need representation the most. With a strong background working with immigrant populations, I strive to defend immigrant rights and assure that their voices are heard.
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Acquired: 2000
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2136 The Alameda, Suite 1B, San Jose, CA, 95126-1143
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Posted by K | September 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Hire Ritu, for a timely and agreeable resolution to your immigration case.
Immigrating to any country is a significant life-changing step; immigrating to the United States is even more so. While the immigration system provides a reasonably precise set of guidelines on the procedure, personal extenuating circumstances and varied experiences of different people, adds ambiguit...
Posted by Rajesh | May 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Fantastic working with Ritu
Ritu is an excellent immigration lawyer. She is very prompt in answering/addressing her clients' questions/concerns. Needless to say that she is very good at responding to phone calls and emails. We had a very pleasant experience working with Ritu despite the USCIS delays which the attorney or the cl...
Posted by James | November 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Same-Sex Marriage Immigrant Visa
Ritu took our case, methodically navigated my husband and me through a challenging process. She was patient and clear-minded when I was not.
Posted by Bogi | November 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Thank you Ritu!
She helped us with my green card application in 2011. My husband hired a lawyer, who basically did not care about my case and we were invited for a second, aka Fraud Interview. Before the Fraud Interview, I fired the first attorney and hired Ritu. She was with us at the second interview, and everythi...
Posted by Misty D. | February 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Angel on Earth
I don't know where I would be if it wasn't for the guidance, love and support of Ritu. Ritu's practice in regards to Holistic approach is true to its word. She does not just see you as a case, a source of income, etc. She sees you as a human being, who is in need of guidance to take you to the path t...
"Ritu Goswamy is a highly knowledgeable and skilled immigration attorney who is a strong advocate for her clients and a trusted educator and leader in the immigration legal community. Having worked closely with her on the local Board of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, I have directly seen how her lawyering and leadership has brought positive results for her clients and important contributions to the field of immigration law."
"I have worked with Ritu on several cases together. She is awesome-knowledgeable, ethical and compassionate. She is professional in her approach and always goes the extra mile for her clients and colleagues. What I like best about her is her direct and straightforward approach. I would highly recommend her."
Immigration lawyer
Immigration lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
2015
AILA Santa Clara Valley Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2014
AILA Santa Clara Valley Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2013
AILA Santa Clara Valley Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2012
AILA Santa Clara Valley Chapter Chair, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2011
AILA Santa Clara Valley Chair Elect, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2010
AILA Santa Clara Valley Chapter Secretary, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2009
AILA Santa Clara Valley Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2007
AMA Leadership Scholarship, Leader to Leader Institute
2006
Access & Fairness Leadership Scholar, State Bar of California
2006
Berger Memorial Fellowship, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2006
Equal Justices Works Fellowship, Equal Justice Works
2008 - Present
Directing Attorney, Holistic Legal Services
2005 - Present
Pro Bono Attorney, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area
2010 - 2010
Interim Staff Attorney, Citizenship Employment & Training
2008 - 2008
Senior Associate Attorney, Daniel Shanfield Esq. & Associates -- Immigration Defense
2006 - 2008
Director of Legal Services, Homeboy Industries
2003 - 2006
Senior Attorney, Law Foundation of Silicon Valley
2001 - 2002
Project Attorney, The Legal Aid Society - Employment Law Center
2000 - 2001
Child Welfare Worker, Alameda County Social Services
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAILA Santa Clara Valley MCLE Coordinator
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAILA Santa Clara Valley Immediate Past Chair
2008 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - 2012
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Santa Clara Valley chapter)Chair
2011 - 2012
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Santa Clara Valley chapter)AIC Ambassador
2010 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Santa Clara Valley ChapterChair Elect
2010 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers Association (California chapter)Law Student Liaison
2009 - 2010
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Santa Clara Valley ChapterSecretary
2009 - 2011
Friends of Master Gardeners of SCCBoard Member, Secretary
2008 - 2014
South Asian Bar Association of Northern CaliforniaMember
2008 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Santa Clara Valley ChapterPro Bono Liaison
2007 - 2008
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2006
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember
I-601 and I-212 Approved
Removal Proceedings Terminated
U Visa Granted
Cancellation of Removal Granted
H1B Visa Granted
Naturalization Granted
2000
Juris Doctorate
2000
Master of Social Work
1996
Bachelor of Arts
2012
Immigration Law
2012
The Effects of Immigration Policy and Practice: The Pervasiveness of Experienced Violence
2011
Immigration Law
2006
Social Justice Entrepreneurs
2005
Holistic Legal Services
N/A
Employment Law
N/A
Special Education
2008
Spanish
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
My aunt is an illegal immigrant and wants a divorce. Is that possible without her getting deported?
02 Jul 2012
What happen if my green card expired 7 years ago?
23 Feb 2010
Citizenship with misdemeanor
24 Nov 2009