Sweekrutha Shankar is the founding partner of Shankar Ninan Law Firm in New York, where she leads the firm’s immigration law practice. She represents both corporations and individuals across a wide range of industries, offering strategic and results driven immigration solutions.
Ms. Shankar has built a reputation for excellence in employment-based and family-based immigration. Her firm handles more than 850 H-1B petitions each year, including transfers, extensions, and lottery filings, serving clients in finance, technology, pharmaceuticals, health care, retail, hospitality, engineering, and nonprofit sectors.
A trusted advisor to global businesses and professionals, she brings deep knowledge of U.S. immigration processes and a hands-on approach that helps clients navigate even the most complex cases efficiently.
Practice Focus
Ms. Shankar’s practice covers all aspects of U.S. immigration law, including:
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Employment-Based Immigration: H-1B, TN, L, E-3, O-1, P-3, and R-1 visas
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Permanent Residence (Green Cards): PERM labor certifications, EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 petitions
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Investor Visas: EB-5 program representation for investors and businesses
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Family-Based Immigration: Adjustment of status, fiancé(e) visas, and naturalization
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Corporate Immigration Strategy: Compliance and workforce planning for multinational employers
Experience & Impact
Over her career, Ms. Shankar has represented:
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300+ employers in visa and labor certification matters
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5,000+ individuals in obtaining immigration benefits
Her experience includes successfully managing complex PERM applications, nonimmigrant visa petitions, and employment-based green cards.
Education
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J.D., Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
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B.S., Finance, cum laude, Temple University
Admissions
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New York (2015)
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New Jersey
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U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Professional Affiliations
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New York State Bar Association (NYSBA)
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South Asian Bar Association of New York (SABANY)
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ITServe Alliance
Honors & Recognition
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New York Metro Super Lawyers – Rising Stars (2018–2024)
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Ms. Shankar frequently contributes thought leadership on immigration law and policy, including articles and speaking engagements on H-1B and EB-5 topics:
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“Why Employers May Want to Identify Candidates Now to Beat the H-1B Lottery Cap,” Forbes.com (2018)
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“The EB-5 Program for India’s Investors,” Podcast, EB-5 Investor Portal
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“H-1B Denials and Alternatives,” Speaker, NRIVA 5th Global Convention
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Immigration Alerts: USCIS Premium Processing Updates; Presidential Proclamation on Immigration During COVID-19
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