Kaushik Shakti Ranchod

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Kaushik Shakti Ranchod

also known as Kaushik, Ranchod

4.9
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 27 years

Immigration Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

8880 Cal Center Drive, Suite 190, Sacramento, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Kaushik

Biography

Do you need a green card or visa to reside legally in the U.S.? Kaushik Ranchod has the answers! El Ranchod Law Group, servicios a los inmigrantes en español.

Do you need a green card or visa to reside legally in the U.S.? Kaushik Ranchod has the answers! El Ranchod Law Group, servicios a los inmigrantes en español.

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

The Ranchod Law Group in Sacramento is committed to helping you obtain a work visa or green card legally. Contact our office for your free immigration special report on J1 Waivers, Hardship Waivers, Green Cards, DACA and U Visas.

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 27 years

State: California

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ranchod Law Group

8880 Cal Center Drive, Suite 190, Sacramento, CA, 95826-3267

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Kaushik Shakti Ranchod's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

118 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mohammed | June 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A Life-Changing Victory — Thanks to Ranchod Law Group

I am writing a long review because i want others to be smart when hiring laywers for immigration and J1 waiver cases. So they can save time and money. There are moments in life when words fail to capture the depth of your gratitude — this is one of them. I want to extend my deepest thanks to Att...orney Ranchod Kaushik and Attorney Melissa of the Ranchod Law Group for their extraordinary work on my J1 exceptional hardship waiver case. Their effort not only brought legal success but restored a part of my life that means everything to me: my bond with my lovely son. This was not an ordinary case. I had originally hired one of the top immigration attorneys in the country, thinking I was in the best hands. Unfortunately, that decision led to serious complications and two RFEs (Requests for Evidence), putting everything at risk. That’s when I turned to Ranchod Law Group — and that decision changed everything. Attorney Ranchod and Melissa approached my case with professionalism, deep knowledge, and heartfelt compassion. They prepared and submitted an RFE response in what is considered one of the most difficult categories to get approval under — the J1 exceptional hardship waiver. To my astonishment, within just one week, both USCIS and the Department of State approved my case, including receiving the official approval letter. Anyone familiar with this process knows how incredibly rare and fast that kind of outcome is. But this was more than a legal win. This waiver protected my ability to stay with my son, to raise him, love him, and be part of his life — something no father should ever have to give up. This decision has given me a future with him, and that is something, I will remember and be grateful for until the last breath of my life. As the saying goes, "If you are not thankful to people, you are not thankful to Allah". With that in my heart, I want to say: Thank you, Ranchod Law Group. You didn’t just handle my case — you changed the course of my life. If you are facing what seems like an impossible immigration battle, look no further. This team will fight for you with integrity, skill, and heart. I am living proof of what they can do.

Posted by Monserrat Dorantes mariche | November 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Thankful!!

Thanks to the hard effort of this lawyer we are finally comfortable to go out and start our future! A new beginnings, a breath of air. He was very helpful and comforting!! They made us feel seen and answered all of our questions and concerns!

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

J-1 Exceptional Hardship Waiver

I obtained my greencard thanks to them, and I am on my way to get my citizenship shortly. My family made an excellent choice by hiring this attorney! His team is incredible. My family and I are extremely grateful for their prompt services, and continuous support. Mrs. Melissa Oklan was the first to i...mpress me with her determination to succeed with my case. Even though I had a criminal background, she was able to find the most appropriate channels to help with my situation. I got my green card thanks to her hard work! Five years later I applied for my citizenship, and I was pleased to meet their attorney Mr. Andres Guerra and Mr. Brian Guzman, who guided me through the entire process with a lot of patience and enthusiasm! I felt so relieved to know that I can count on Brian to complete my application. He gave me the confidence and the peace of mind I needed, by explaining each step very carefully. He left no questions unanswered, and made the whole process very simple for me. Mr. Ranchod and his team are reliable and knowledgeable, so I recommend them to anyone who needs help with immigration matters. I can't thank them enough for all their hard work!

Posted by Sonia | August 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Costumer service

I called Rachod with some questions regarding my case (requesting evidence of my marriage ) and booked a consultation with Yesenia, I had the pleasure to talk to one of the sweetest and most understandable persons Dolores, she took care of me booked my appointment. We had some issues with my card whe...n I was trying to do my payment and she called me multiple time to let me know what was going on , but assuring me to not worry that we where going to make it work, I ended up giving her another card information and it worked! She is the best! she was happy to help me and I appreciate the time she took to always take my calls or call me back. Dolores, you rock!! thank you! :)

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We are happy that we were able to provide you with five star service. Our goal is to ensure that you have an exceptional experience from the moment you contact our office throughout the entire process.

Posted by Andres | September 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Many Thanks to The Ranchod Law Group

I want to thank the Ranchod Law Group and particularly my attorney Yesenia Rosas for her excellent work in my U Visa case. She was persistent when the police department denied my U Visa certification multiple times and she never gave up until we successfully received the signed certification. I am ve...ry satisfied with her constant support and encouragement. She is kind and always treated me with the upmost respect. She quickly answered my questions and eased my concerns. I am also very satisfied with the Ranchod Law Group staff. They were always kind and respectful. Yo quiero darle las gracias al Ranchod Law Group y en particular a mi abogada Yesenia Rosas por su excelente trabajo en mi caso de la Visa U. Ella fue persistente cuando el departamento de policía negó mi certificación para la visa U varias veces y nunca se dio por vencer hasta que recibimos la certificación firmada. Estoy muy satisfecho con su apoyo y ayuda. Ella es una persona amable y siempre me trato con respeto. En todo momento me resolvía mis preguntas y dudas que yo tenía. También estoy muy satisfecho con todo el personal del Ranchod Law Group que me atendió con amabilidad y respeto.

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Kaushik Shakti Ranchod's Lawyer Endorsements

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Abrar Qadir

Immigration lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kaushik is a tremendously competent attorney, who has put together a great office of talented, efficient, and empathetic professionals. His familiarity with the ins and outs of immigration runs very deep (both family based and employment based) and he has a sharp mind for nuances in communicating with immigration officials. I highly recommend the referral of immigration matters to Mr. Ranchod."

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Jonas Grant

Immigration lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kaushik is a very knowledgeable, driven attorney that I have had the pleasure of getting to know over the past year. He is full of creative ideas and solutions - 'no' and 'can't' don't seem to be in his vocabulary - instead, it's 'when' and 'how'. Clients in need of immigration law assistance (or attorneys in other practice areas in need of a contact in immigration law) would be well advised to get to engage with Kaushik."

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Patricia Rodriguez

Immigration lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Liskey

Unknown lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is the best."

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Amir Soleimanian

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Yesenia Calderon

Immigration lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ranchod is a knowledgeable, kind and dedicated attorney."

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W. Janden Ogsaen

Immigration lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Other

"Kaushik has one of the most outstanding qualities an attorney can possess: empathy. Kaushik truly empathizes with his clients in order to property address their needs in any given situation. Having worked for Kaushik, and currently with him on several matters, I can also attest that he runs a well oiled ship with intelligent and helpful staff. I highly endorse this attorney and advise you reach out to him."

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Paul Molinaro

Immigration lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Miri Yeh

Immigration lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Emma Gallardo

Immigration lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"As the published author of “Foreign Medical Graduate: Hiring Made Easy”, Kaushik has extensive knowledge and experience in the practice of immigration law. He has provided an excellent model of how to practice law at the highest ethical standard. He treats every client with respect and strives to help them reach the best outcome for their case."

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Patricia Zerbini

Immigration lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Kaushik is very knowledgeable and always takes the time to explain the process to his clients and keep them informed. I learned a lot while interning with Kaushik and I still refer him clients to this day."

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Carl Gustafson

Immigration lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kaushik has wide-reaching experience in immigration and affiliated matters. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jessica Smith Bobadilla

Immigration lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Lu

Immigration lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melissa Oklan

Immigration lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kristy Hernandez

Immigration lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kaushik is a lawyer that really cares about his clients and the quality of work performed on their behalf. He is friendly and approachable, knowledgeable in his field, and a true professional. I highly endorse his work and would recommend his services."

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Bobby Chung

Immigration lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Kaushik Ranchod. Kaushik has served as Of Counsel to my law firm for nearly 10 years, and I have had the pleasure of working with him on many legal issues and immigration cases. Kaushik is an outstanding lawyer who cares about his clients and fights hard for them. He is creative and finds solutions for clients' challenging real life problems. Most of all, Kaushik is a man of utmost integrity."

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Shirish Gupta

Immigration lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kaushik has been one of my go to immigration lawyers in the Bay Area for several years. He knows the inns and outs of immigration, which is a very specialized practice. Kaushik's an excellent listener and has a great rapport with clients. I highly endorse him."

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Alan Silverman

Immigration lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I am a family law attorney in San Francisco. I frequently have clients who have immigration issues associated with their divorces. Mr. Ranchod is an excellent immigration attorney. I have consulted with him on several occasions regarding our client's immigration issues. He has the ability to quickly assess our client's issues and provide our clients with information helpful to resolving these issues. He is knowledgeable, personably and clear communicator."

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Ernest Kim

Immigration lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Kaushik since 2005, and I highly recommend anyone who wants to immigrate to the United States to retain his services. There are very few attorneys who has Kaushik's rare combination of knowledge, professionalism, sincerity, and true concern for their clients' welfare. He has helped me immensely by answering tough immigration questions for several of my clients, and at the same time, he is very easy going and always cheerful so that every interaction with him is a pleasure."

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Yesenia Calderon

Immigration lawyer

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W. Janden Ogsaen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Jonas Grant

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Abrar Qadir

Immigration lawyer

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Emma Gallardo

Immigration lawyer

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Patricia Zerbini

Unknown lawyer

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Carl Gustafson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Janet Greathouse

Immigration lawyer

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Miri Yeh

Unknown lawyer

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Andrew Lu

Immigration lawyer

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Jessica Smith Bobadilla

Immigration lawyer

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Melissa Oklan

Immigration lawyer

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Kristy Hernandez

Unknown lawyer

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Bobby Chung

Immigration lawyer

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Shirish Gupta

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Leigh Moropoulos

Employment and labor lawyer

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Ernest Kim

Wills and living wills lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

1995

Valedictorian of Major, University of Southern California

1995

Magna Cum Laude, University of Southern California

1995

Phi Betta Kappa, Phi Betta Kappa

1995

Mortar Board Honor Society, Mortar Board Honor Society

1995

USC Trojan Hall of Fame - Wall of Scholars, University of Southern California

1995

Emery E. Olsen Outstanding Community Service and Leadership, USC Public Administration

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Owner, Ranchod Law Group

Associations

2011 - Present

Foreign Medical Graduate Task Force

2001 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - 2009

American Immigration Law Foundation

Delegation member for San Francisco

2002 - 2003

South Asian Bar Association.

Board of Directors

South Asian division

Executive Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Confidential - Case was administered in Immigration Court

Retained Lawful Permanent Residence in US

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Education

1998

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science in Public Administration

Speaking Engagements

2013

I601 Provisional Hardship Waivers

The New Immigration Rule that Helps Undocumented Immigrants Married to U.S. Citizens

2008

HR Star

How to Overcome the H-1B Visa Quota and Protect Your Organization from Immigration Audits

2008

Employment Law and Compliance - American Strategic Management Institute Employment Compliance and Verification: Protecting Your Organization in the New Era of Strict Enforcement

Publications

Languages

English

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