I used Swagat to get my wife from india to the USA. We married in India and Dhenu was really great the whole way, answered any questions I had and took great care in the case. With very few complications we were able to do it in a timely fashion. I always recommend her for this type of work A+ Exactly what you want in a lawyer. Easy decision. read more

Very good service from SwagatUSA. I was stuck between switching jobs due to H1B extension RFE from USICS which needs a detailed explanation and I was in an urgency as the new manager wants me to join ASAP. I had an expedited phone consultation with Dhenu Maru immediately after which SwagatUSA team drafted a detailed case report submitted to USCIS and my H1B approved. SwagatUSA team was really responsive and drafted my case within a week. read more

I have been working with Dhenu and her colleagues at SwagatUSA for close to two years now. Our interaction began with information calls about I need to prepare myself for upcoming status changes based on career changes. After a few months, our relationship changed - I became a client. The confidence that SwagatUSA instilled me motivated me to take them on. In fact, I recommended them to my current employer, so that SwagatUSA could handle my petition. I am happy to say that my petition was approved and that I am now working in an organization of my choice, in an industry that I have been aspiring to work in. SwagatUSA's careful advise and case-specific recommendation was reassuring, and I wont go anywhere else. Visa & Immigration work is inherently nerve racking, but a good law firm will give you accurate information, along with cautious optimism (where appropriate). read more

I decided to consult with Dhenu after reading many positive reviews online. During our first phone consultation I made it clear that I am married to a man and I am filing my green card application as a gay man. Dhenu was very confident in my case and she showed full support during entire process. We had a in-person interview with my spouse in SwagatUSA's office which is conveniently located in Lincoln park area. One of the things that was very important to us was the ability to upload our information and supporting documents online. Although the website that SwagatUSA uses is basic it does get the job done. In past I have done work/study related petitions by myself so it was a relief to have a full team to double check my forms/documents and mail them on time. We also found the mock interview part of the process very helpful. I want to give a big shoutout to Isabel. She is very helpful and polite to work with. She had been very quick to respond to all emails I sent. Overall we received great service and we highly recommend SwagatUSA. ` read more

I highly recommend this firm! Dhenu and her team were extremely professional. I felt comfortable as they always kept me in the loop with what I had to do and with any correspondence from the government. I received my green-card in less than a year. I will use her again for other cases. read more

Dhenu and her assistant Isabel both are wonderful. They handled our case with ease and answered all of our questions timely and in details. She made sure to get to know us and use that in our case. Explained us every step of the process and helped us understand why certain actions, documents are necessary for that step. She is very easy to talk to and to work with. read more

I hope this review will particularly help scholars who have applied for an OPT or STEM Extension and received an RFE on it and are completely confused as to how to proceed with it. I received an RFE on my STEM extension with USCIS demanding more evidence on my job as a research assistant under my professor. It is a tricky situation as USCIS might reject your application if you do not provide sufficient evidence to justify that you have met all the requirements for a job. Even though one might have been meticulous with following all the rules, it is very important to present everything in the right manner to justify your case. Dhenu is one of a very few attorneys who exactly know what they are doing and she takes the extra effort to make sure that the case she addresses has a positive outcome. Although I had never violated any rule regarding my OPT, I was a bit worried after reading online about a lot of genuine cases that were rejected. Right from the point Dhenu took my case, she made me feel optimistic. I was amazed by the sources from which she was able to gather evidences for my case. After reading the final RFE response that she put together, I realized that if I had done it myself, I definitely would not have been able to assert my position so strongly. As expected, my RFE was cleared and my extension was approved. I would sincerely recommend Dhenu for anyone who is in need of an attorney for immigration related cases. Most times an RFE indirectly points out that you need to seek help and finding the right attorney is crucial as it is a one time opportunity to present yourself. Today I am writing this review with a sigh of relief that I made the right choice. read more

I have now worked with Ms. Salva on behalf of multiple H1B Clients and I would highly recommend her. For our first case together, Ms. Salva took over a petition that was going in the wrong direction and where our previous counsel had made several errors and unfortunately, confused both our office and the officers reviewing our case. We were not sure if this could be turned around - and we needed to do just that - and fast. Ms. Salva was concise, thorough, informative and very quickly worked through our entire case with us and presented us with a very directed plan. Ms. Salva was able to put herself in the shoes of the officers reviewing our case - and she was able to illustrate to us how best to tell our story - and in the most precise & informative way. She was able to assist us in showing that our H1B employee was the ideal candidate for approval - with a viable and worthwhile petition. In the past, we had suffered an opposite experience with previous counsel and I am certain that - if it were not for Ms. Salva's hard work, her inclusion of our team every step of the way - and her truly personal investment in the work that she does - we would not have been approved. In addition, Ms. Salva is the type of collaborator that business people need and deserve. She is conscious and respectful of our time, our priorities and how necessary it is to have open and directed communication in cases such as this. She was accessible in every way and returned our emails and calls promptly. It truly felt like ours was a priority she shared. Since that first case - where Ms. Salva more than rescued us & restored our faith in this entire process - she has counseled me on pending and prospective cases. At all times, she has been upfront, reasonable and fair. Quite simply - she is great at what she does. It could have taken us years to find the legal teammate we needed but, thankfully - because of reviews on sites such as this - we found Ms. Salva - and our business has benefited across the board because of her. I would highly recommend her services! read more

Dhenu Savla from SwagatUSA was my immigration attorney and she did an outstanding job in helping me get my permanent residency and eventually my citizenship. I am very grateful to her for making this process very smooth. She was very professional, friendly, and methodical in her approach. Her team was very supportive as well throughout the process and provided me with regular updates. I highly recommend Dhenu for anyone looking for a highly qualified immigration lawyer. Thank you Dhenu and team! read more

Not very helpful . Charges are much higher compare to others. Others charge around $60 for 30 minutes while she charges you $150 for 30 minutes without any help. Beside that she was 30 minutes late for her appointment and I still had called and remind her . It was waste money and not very professional service . I should have Google other and better option . read more

Dhenu is an overly caring and dedicated lawyer. She helped my husband and I get through our immigration process. While there were some mix-ups and confusions, she worked tirelessly to figure out the right path and get us back on track. I would recommend SwagatUSA to anyone who is going through this process. Trust me you don't want to deal with the USCIS alone and Dhenu is certainly someone to have in your court. We were very happy to work with her and everything worked out thanks to her efforts and advice (we weren't the easiest people to deal with). read more

Dhenu Savla is a consummate professional when it comes to matters of US immigration. My partner and I entrusted her with our green card application and she handled it very efficiently, answering our questions at every stage and keeping us informed of developments throughout the process. What's more impressive about that was the fact that my partner and I were living on opposite ends of the country while Dhenu is based in Chicago. That did not stop her from earning my trust and confidence swiftly. The way she prepped us for our interview really taught us a lot of lessons that came in handy during the actual interview. This is a person who has handled several complicated immigration cases and she KNOWS HER STUFF. Should we ever need an immigration lawyer to represent us in future, I'd happily return to her. read more

Working with Dhenu Savla was a wonderful experience. She's very knowledgable, attentive, understanding and knows every nook and corner of the often super-complicated immigration process. I had a seemingly simple adjustment of status case that turned ugly and I would not have my green card today without her. From day one, Dhenu held our hand through the entire application process. During the GC interview the immigration officer told us with a smile to expect the GC within a few weeks, so we thought it was done. However, in 2 weeks I was shocked to receive a letter from the immigration office claiming I had misrepresented my case and asking me to submit the 601 form admitting guilt (when I had no reason to do so) and apply for a misrepresentation/fraud wavier. I was literally freaked out. Instead of trying to increase her billed hours by making me go through extra paperwork, this is when Dhenu truly switched into top gear. She was persistent in maintaining communication with our immigration office. Even though our immigration office was different than her home office of Chicago, through her contacts, we got in touch with the Director at our USCIS office and were able to make our case directly to her. She knew exactly how to word each email and conversation and through experience with various cases, knew how all the scenarios could play out. Most importantly, she knew exactly when to play tough and when to follow procedure. She never treated me like just another case in her practice but realized that literally our livelihood was at risk. Thanks to her efforts our case was cleared and I'm happy to report my green card arrived a week ago!! I am very happy to have worked with Dhenu--if you have an immigration case that's important to you, do yourself a favor and contact Ms. Savla. Thank you. read more

Applied for Reinstatement and got approval after 2 RFE's. Working with Dhenu: She takes special interest in our case, we love her fighting spirit, She motivates with her dedication towards work. We fought for almost 1 year by submitting documents and proof's for initial and both RFE's. This gonna be hectic for other so called big firms and keep on bugs us for fees, but when it comes to Dhenu she will be excited and face the issue with her experience. Going to Swagat is like Winning a Case. I highly refer Dhenu for all immigration Issues. Thanks read more

Dhenu helped us with my H1b application, and continues to do so. So far, we've responded to two RFEs, successfully. She always explains the situation well and recommends the best solution. Also, they respond to any query, very promptly, and are always happy to answer any question I have. read more

We were frustrated when a recently recruited and highly valued employee was denied an H-1b visa. We decided to look for a second opinion from a new attorney and appeal the decision. Fortunately, we found Dhenu Savla and SwagatUSA. Dhenu took a completely different approach from that taken by the previous attorney we had worked with. In fact, rather than appeal the denial, she convinced us to start a new application, walked us through the process of composing a comprehensive response to a government "Request For Evidence", and ultimately helped us secure an approval for the H-1b visa despite the previous denial. Ms. Savla was professional and personable, and her fresh approach to the application process was crucial to our success. read more

It was an absolute pleasure working with Dhenu and her team to obtain my husband's green card. Dhenu is a true professional in her field - knowledgeable, experienced and compassionate. We felt very supported and prepared during each step of the process. Highly recommended - thank you! read more