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About Kaushik

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.

El Ranchod Law Group, servicios a los inmigrantes en español

 

Immigration is not just a profession, it is part of my daily personal life, as I grew up as an immigrant and went through the immigration process.

 

At the age of one my family immigrated to the U.S. from Cape Town, South Africa. My family's immigration history begins with my great grandparents. They were extremely courageous as most immigrants are, as they traveled by boat from India to South Africa to make a better life for themselves. They worked hard to survive, as they did not know anyone in South Africa, did not have a job waiting for them, but they did have their work ethic and integrity. My grandparents managed to make a living by mending shoes. Eventually my grandfather turned that cobbler profession into a successful business by creating a shoe factory. Despite my grandfather's success in South Africa in creating a successful business, my grandfather wanted to escape the oppression of apartheid and make a better life for himself and his family. Therefore, he immigrated to the U.S. Then my father brought our family to the U.S. and attended Chiropractic school.

 

My wife was born and raised in Bombay (Mumbai), India and we met in the U.S. while she was teaching special needs children in Santa Clara, California. I travel to India often and stay with my wife's family in Bombay, which is one of the highlights of my year because I get the best Indian food and get to spend time with family! I understand on a very personal level why people are willing to leave their family, friends, and all that they know to start a new life in the U.S.

 

Thus it was only a natural evolution and personal calling for me to practice immigration law.  

 

I consider it an honor and privilege to help make your life better. This is not a profession for me, this is my life; and thank you for the possibility of entrusting me with your future.

Practice areas

Immigration
  1. Immigration: 100%

    The Ranchod Law Group in the Sacramento and San Francisco Bay Area is committed to helping you obtain a work visa or green card legally. Contact our office at 916-613-3553 for your free immigration special report on J1 Waivers, Hardship Waivers, Green Cards, DACA and U Visas.

    1,000 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

8880 Cal Center Drive, Suite 190
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Ranchod Law Group

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

Office (209) 219-2033
Office (800) 753-1399

Website

http://www.ranchodlaw.com/attorney-profile/

Immigration Law Blog

Physician and Scientist Immigration Law Blog

J1 waivers

Ranchod Law Group

5250 Claremont Avenue
Sherwood Executive Center, Suite 202
Stockton, CA, 95207

Office (209) 219-2033

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive199807/28/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers32
Legal guides13
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top 100 LawyersThe National Advocates2017
Emery E. Olsen Outstanding Community Service and LeadershipUSC Public Administration1995
USC Trojan Hall of Fame - Wall of ScholarsUniversity of Southern California1995
Mortar Board Honor SocietyMortar Board Honor Society1995
Phi Betta KappaPhi Betta Kappa1995
Magna Cum LaudeUniversity of Southern California1995
Valedictorian of MajorUniversity of Southern California1995
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerRanchod Law Group2001 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Foreign Medical Graduate Task ForceN/A2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationN/A2001 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMemberN/A
American Immigration Law FoundationDelegation member for San Francisco2008 - 2009
South Asian Bar Association.Board of Directors2002 - 2003
South Asian divisionExecutive CommitteeN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
American Immigration, LLC (ILW.com)Article: Role of Medical Hardship in Obtaining Approval of Form I-601A Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver2014
American Immigration, LLC (ILW.com)Adjustment Under INA 245(i) for Spouses and Children: Distinction Between Those “Grandfathered” and Derivatives2014
American Immigration, LLC (ILW.com)Article: Parole of Spouses, Children and Parents of Active Duty and Former Members of the U.S. Armed Forces and the Selected Reserve of the Ready2014
LuluBook: Foreign Medical Graduate Hiring Made Easy: What Every Health Care Facility Needs to Know When Hiring FMG Doctors2013
Sacramento PressMonthly Columnist2012
EzineArticlesAttending School in the US on an F1 Visa and Contacting Your Professor2010
EzineArticlesQualifications For an O-1 Visa Article2010
EzineArticles2010 H-1B Applications and the H-1B Cap Article2010
EzineArticlesImmigration Lawyer's Notebook - The Startup Visa Act of 2010 Article2010
BuzzleHow to Hire Foreign Nationals Employees Without Violating Immigration Laws2008
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of California, Hastings College of the LawJD - Juris Doctor1998
University of Southern CaliforniaBachelor of Science in Public Administration1995
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
I601 Provisional Hardship WaiversThe New Immigration Rule that Helps Undocumented Immigrants Married to U.S. Citizens2013
HR StarHot Topics in Immigration Law2009
HR StarHow to Overcome the H-1B Visa Quota and Protect Your Organization from Immigration Audits2008
Employment Law and Compliance - American Strategic Management InstituteEmployment Compliance and Verification: Protecting Your Organization in the New Era of Strict Enforcement2008
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Confidential - Case was administered in Immigration CourtRetained Lawful Permanent Residence in US

Reviews

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A Life Changing Experience

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I am a native San Franciscan. I met my husband in Berkeley, CA some years ago. My husband was born in Mexico, and had come to the U. S. when he was a young boy. He entered the country illegally he was unaware of this detail. As the years passed he was gainfully employed, and paid his taxes. He always wanted to become a permanent resident but was afraid. His status as an illegal Alien prohibited him from traveling, driving, attending Dr. appointments, and a host of other events, and just daily activities. We made a decision to come out of the shadows and seek legal counsel in hopes that our lives would change for the better. I was in search of an attorney to assist us with this delicate matter- immigration. I researched law firms and I attended a few legal consultations. I made an appointment at Ranchod Law Group. The reason my family and I decided to put our trust in Ranchod Law Group was simple, Mr. Ranchod, his team of attorneys, and the paralegals were courteous, knowledgeable, great listeners and professional. From the first meeting my husband and I were relaxed even when speaking with him about personal matters regarding my husband’s illegal entry as a child into the U.S. The team of attorneys and paralegals made us feel comfortable and they worked diligently to assure that all of our documents were prepared correctly in order to be approved. The journey of becoming a permanent resident is challenging and very daunting. It’s stressful, time consuming and confusing. I couldn’t have completed this complicated process without Ranchod Law Group. If you have a loved one that needs to come out of the shadows and seek legal counsel regarding immigration; Ranchod Law Group will help you every step of the way, and they do it confidently, professionally, and with respect. I will forever be indebted to the staff at Ranchod Law Group, they provided my husband and I with a gift that is priceless. Sincerely, Mr. & Mrs. Rodriguez
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Kaushik Ranchod's response: Sherrie, thanks for your kind words. It has been a privilege and honor to represent you. Working with clients like you is the reason that myself and team practice immigration law. I am happy that we were able to provide you with five star service and obtain your husband's green card via the I601a waiver. Best wishes, Kaushik

J-1 Exceptional Hardship Waiver

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I'm thankful for Melissa Oklan and Kaushik Ranchod for their outstanding service in my J-1 exceptional hardship waiver. Their professional approach is superb and they helped me through every step in this long process. They have built a strong case, filed it in a timely manner, and followed up with me regularly. Actually, Melissa Oklan went further step and had direct communications with my employer regarding my J-1 waiver, which was very helpful to keep my job. I strongly recommend Melissa Oklan and Kaushik Ranchod for J-1 waiver giving their extensive experience
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Kaushik Ranchod's response: Thank you for your kind words. We really enjoyed working with you. It was a team effort because you provided with the information we needed. This helped us to prepare a thorough legal brief. We are happy that we were also able to assist you with your employer. We wish you all the best!

Kelly Hodgkin, MSBA, retired CPA

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Kaushik provided excellent advice and was very thorough in going-over the options available for those wishing to immigrate to the US through the legal channels. I was impressed that Kaushik didn't just tell me what I wanted to hear but was extremely professional in presenting the law in layman's terms. I was quite impressed with Kaushik's expertise and personable style regarding client relations.
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Kaushik Ranchod's response: Thank you for your kind words. It is an honor to serve. My goal is to try to provide our clients with honest answers as one of our firm's core values is Honesty and Inegrity. I wish you all the best!

Great service!

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I worked with this firm to process my change of status, from J1 to H1B status. My boss has worked with them before, which it's why she recommended them from the get-go. I must say I felt intimidated at the beginning. It's just a lot of information and requirements and there are a lot of people you need to talk/email/deal with. I was assigned to work with Armando, who handled my case and answered my questions very nicely. I felt that him and everyone else I worked with were all very knowledgeable and followed up with me all the way to the end until I got my visa approved. If there's anything I could improve from their service would be how approachable they are. Sometimes, it gets a bit too overwhelming and you just want to get on the phone and quickly ask about a couple things and it's next to impossible to do so. Emails work better with them, and it's just something you have to get used to. I would and def. will hire them again! Thanks for the help.
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Kaushik Ranchod's response: Thank you for your kind words. It was an honor to work on your case and help you navigate the complexities of of the immigration issues. We are here to help you any time you need us in the future.

Excellent service

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Very honest and willing to help with whatever service you need. Provided whatever information i needed to make sure i was well informed on the steps i needed to take to complete the service.
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Kaushik Ranchod's response: Thank you for the kind words, its an honor to serve.

J-1 Exceptional Hardship Waiver

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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 impress 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!
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Citizenship

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Kaushik and Brian are a dynamic duo. They helped me with my citizenship. Brian is so charismatic and patient, I definitely recommend this office.
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AOS via TPS

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Kaushik and Brian helped me obtain my Green Card after so much time struggling with the insecurity of being undocumented. I thank them, specially Brian for their amazing service.
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U VISA

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i had an Amazing experience. With THE RANCHOD LAW GROUP and BRIAN GUSMAN; they help me With my U VISA; i recommend it. They are friendly attentive and ver professional.
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Citizenship Interview and Pre preparations

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I contacted Kaushiks law form whilst researching who to use since i was declined twice due to lot's of trips outside . Kaushik heard my case and i dealt with him and Brian his assistant. Kaushik came with me to the interview and was ready the interview went smoothly no issues. Thanks to Their firm and their homework on my application.
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Abrar Qadir, Immigration Attorney on Jul 10, 2014
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.

Jonas Grant, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Mar 13, 2015
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.

Patricia Rodriguez, Real estate Attorney on May 16, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Robert Liskey, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 10, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. He is the best.

Amir Soleimanian, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 16, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Yesenia Calderon, Immigration Attorney on Dec 12, 2016
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

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

W. Janden Ogsaen, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 25, 2016
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.

Jonas Grant, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Mar 13, 2015
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.

Paul Molinaro, Medical malpractice Attorney on Sep 16, 2014
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.

Miri Yeh, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Emma Gallardo, Immigration Attorney on Jul 11, 2014
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.

Abrar Qadir, Immigration Attorney on Jul 10, 2014
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.

Patricia Zerbini, Family Attorney on Oct 23, 2013
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.

Carl Gustafson, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Oct 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Jessica Smith Bobadilla, Immigration Attorney on Jun 27, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Andrew Lu, Immigration Attorney on Mar 5, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

I endorse this lawyer.

Melissa Oklan, Immigration Attorney on Dec 26, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Kristy Hernandez, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Oct 1, 2012
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.

Bobby Chung, Immigration Attorney on Aug 11, 2011
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.

Shirish Gupta, Arbitration Attorney on Jul 30, 2010
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.

Alan Silverman, Family Attorney on Feb 6, 2010
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.

Ernest Kim, Probate Attorney on Nov 15, 2009
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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