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Batya Ehrens
Schwartz Ehrens Immigration Law PLLC
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Biography
Batya Ehrens is a passionate advocate for immigrants, and for economic growth through the contributions and ingenuity of immigrants. She is widely published and lectures on topics including: the DREAM Act; visa options for start-ups, techies and other entrepreneurs; issues affecting physicians; E-Verify; I-9 compliance; naturalization; and grassroots advocacy. Batya Ehrens founded the Schwartz Ehrens Immigration Law in New York City . The Firm is a full-service immigration law firm serves the mobility needs of individual and corporate clients around the world. We specialize in employment and family-based U.S. immigration (green cards and visas), as well as worksite compliance, and global mobility. We work with individuals and companies to help secure green cards and visas for foreign nationals seeking to live and work in the United States. Whether you are seeking to secure a green card or visa to work in the U.S., or you are looking to immigrate to the United States through marriage or a relative, we are available to plan and implement the best strategy for you.
Education
- American University
- J.D. / MBA (2004) | Law / International Business
- Honors: Advanced Certificate Program in Immigration Law Studies
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- Emory University
- B.A. (1999) | International Relations and East Asian Studies
- Activities: Study Abroad: Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka, Japan
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Professional Experience
- Founder, Immigration Attorney
- Schwartz Ehrens Immigration Law PLLC
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- Founded by L. Batya Schwartz Ehrens, Esq., our New York City - Manhattan-based full-service immigration law firm serves the mobility needs of individual and corporate clients around the world. We specialize in employment and family-based U.S. immigration (green cards and visas), as well as worksite compliance, and global mobility. We work with individuals and companies to help secure green cards and visas for foreign nationals seeking to live and work in the United States. ? ?Whether you are seeking to secure a green card or visa to work in the U.S., or you are looking to immigrate to the United States through marriage or a relative, we are available to plan and implement the best strategy for you.? ? A RECOGNIZED AUTHORITY IN THE FIELD Ms. Schwartz Ehrens is a passionate advocate for immigrants, and for economic growth through the contributions and ingenuity of immigrants. She is widely published and lectures on topics including: the DREAM Act; visa options for start-ups, techies and other entrepreneurs; issues affecting physicians; E-Verify; I-9 compliance; naturalization; and grassroots advocacy. In 2009, she co-edited The Immigration Compliance Book, a comprehensive reference book on worksite compliance and E-Verify. In 2014, she co-edited Forming and Operating an EB-5 Regional Center: A Guide for Developers and Business Innovators.
- Immigration Law Adjunct Professor at CUNY School of Professional Studies
- CUNY School of Professional Studies
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- Business Immigration Law Courses
- Immigration Attorney
- Pollack, Pollack, Isaac, & DeCicco, LLP
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- Manage all employment-based immigration cases for corporate and individual clients including PERM/Labor Certifications and non-immigrant working visas; counsel corporate clients on I-9 compliance; prepare motions, appeals, and legislative updates to inform clients of changes in immigration policies.
- Immigration Attorney - Leam Lead
- Neil A. Weinrib & Associates, New York, NY
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- H-1B Team Leader: specialized in non-immigrant visas for individual and corporate accounts; managed H-1B team; counseled corporate clients on nonimmigrant visas and permanent residency; international adoption cases; prepared motions, appeals, and legislative updates.
- Immigration Law Consultant
- Law Offices of Michael H. Markovitch, New York, NY
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- Participated in client interviews, assisted in review of immigration petition documents for immigration proceedings.
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Immigration Books And Articles 2006 - 2014
- Forming and Operating an EB-5 Regional Center: A Guide for Developers and Business Innovators
- ILW
- How One New York Village Tackled the E-Verify Issue
- LawLogix, the I-9 and E-Verify Blog
- I-9 and E-Verify Practice Tips from the Experts for 2012
- LawLogix, the I-9 and E-Verify Blog
- mmigration Debate Does an About-Face
- LexisNexis Immigration Law Community
Certifications
- Advanced Certificate Program in Immigration Law Studies
- CUNY School of Professional Studies,
Awards
- Pro Bono Guardian
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Pro Bono Benefactor
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Pro Bono Benefactor
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Pro Bono Benefactor
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Pro Bono Benefactor
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
Professional Associations
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Pro Bono Guardian American Immigration Lawyers Association
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- American Immigration Council
- New York Chapter Ambassador
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)
- Advocacy and Corporate Practice Committees
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Pro Bono Benefactor
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New Jersey
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- New York
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Fees
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Credit Cards Accepted
We accept all major credit cards.
Practice Area
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Hebrew: Spoken
- Japanese: Spoken
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
Social Media
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Best Immigration Lawyer - Caring , Expert, through, personalized service based in New York
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