Attorney at Law — New York / Massachusetts
Navin Hardyal, Esq.
Employment-based immigration counsel for professionals and their families — H-1B, O-1, PERM, EB-1A, and EB-2 NIW.
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Employment-Based Green Cards
EB-1A · EB-2 NIW · PERMPermanent residence through employment — EB-1A extraordinary ability and EB-2 national interest waiver petitions, and PERM labor certification for employer-sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 cases.
Learn more →Nonimmigrant Work Visas
H-1B · O-1 · J-1Temporary work status for specialty occupations, extraordinary ability, and exchange visitors — first-time filings, transfers, and extensions.
Learn more →Self-Petitioned Green Cards
EB-1A · EB-2 NIWPetitions you can file on your own record of achievement — no employer sponsor required.
Learn more →Adjustment of Status
I-485The final step to permanent residence for those eligible to apply from inside the United States — filing, biometrics, and interview preparation.
Learn more →Family Petitions
I-130Petitions establishing a qualifying family relationship, and the path to permanent residence that follows.
Learn more →Employment Authorization & Travel
I-765 · I-131Work permits and travel documents for those eligible while an application or petition is pending.
Learn more →Every matter is assessed individually — eligibility depends on the specifics of your situation
Consultation
A phone or video conversation about your background, your current status, and where you want to end up. You leave with an honest assessment of the realistic paths and how long each takes.
Intake & Documents
I send a checklist tailored to your matter. The usual record: passport and visa stamps, your I-94, prior approval notices, degrees and transcripts, your CV, and the evidence that shows your achievements.
Preparation
I draft the petition and build the supporting record — forms, exhibits, and arguments — and review everything with you before a single page is filed.
Filing & Follow-Through
I file, track the case, and respond to requests for evidence. You hear from me at each milestone until there is an answer.
I was drawn to immigration work because it is personal. As an immigrant, I understand how overwhelming the process can be — not just legally, but emotionally.
My practice is employment-based immigration for professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs: EB-1A and EB-2 NIW green cards, H-1B and related work-visa matters, adjustment of status, family petitions, and the supporting filings in between — work permits, travel documents, and responses to requests for evidence.
I practice the way I would want to be represented: plain answers, a clear plan, and communication at every step. And I build the tools I practice with — drafting and case-management systems maintained in-house — so filings stay precise and clients always know where their case stands.
- Education
- J.D., New England Law | Boston, 2022
- Bar Admissions
- New York · Massachusetts
- Memberships
- American Immigration Lawyers Association · Massachusetts Bar Association · Board member, South Asian and Indo-Caribbean Bar Association of Queens
- Recognition
- Guest speaker, Immigrant Legal Advancement Program launch, 2024
Navin was outstanding. He was honest and professional, and he provided me with clear instructions and a roadmap for submitting a successful EB-1 case. He was always available to answer my questions, and I trust him 100%. Highly recommended.— Client review · Avvo, June 2026
Navin’s communication was consistently excellent, and he came up with a plan for how we were going to organize and maintain all the immigration documents. He was responsive, patient with my questions, and always made sure I understood the process and next steps.— Maria · Avvo, July 2026
Individual client experiences — results vary
General information, not legal advice
Who do you represent?
Professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and their families in employment-based immigration — from H-1B sponsorship through EB-1A and EB-2 NIW green card petitions.
What is the difference between EB-1A and EB-2 NIW?
Both can be self-petitioned. EB-1A is for individuals with extraordinary ability and sustained national or international acclaim. EB-2 NIW is for advanced-degree professionals (or those with exceptional ability) whose work serves a substantial national interest. They require different evidence — we evaluate which standard your record can meet.
Can I apply for a green card without an employer sponsor?
Yes. EB-1A and EB-2 NIW both permit self-petitioning — you file on your own record of achievement, with no job offer or employer involvement required.
Do you handle H-1B matters?
Yes — cap filings, transfers, extensions, and the questions that come up when jobs change. Timing matters with H-1B; it is worth speaking early about deadlines.
What is PERM, and when is it required?
PERM is the labor certification an employer must obtain before most employer-sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 filings — a recruitment and documentation process with the U.S. Department of Labor. It is the standard route when a self-petition does not fit.
What happens in a consultation?
A focused conversation by phone or video: we review your background and goals, and you leave with an honest assessment of your strongest path — and what evidence you would need to build. If a matter is not worth pursuing, I will tell you that too.
Elmont, New York
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