Vijay Bhagwati

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Vijay Bhagwati

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Business, Employment & Labor

5 Pennsylvania Plaza, 23rd Floor, New York, NY

About Vijay

Biography

Your Future Starts Here - Trusted Immigration Solutions for a Brighter Tomorrow. I Serve to Succeed with Expertise, Compassion, and Commitment. Personalized Legal Support to Help You Achieve Your Immigration Goals. Call today.

Your Future Starts Here - Trusted Business Solutions for a Brighter Tomorrow. We Serve to Succeed with Expertise, Compassion, and Commitment. Personalized Legal Support to Help You Achieve Your Business Goals. Call today.

Your Future Starts Here - Trusted Business and Immigration Solutions for a Brighter Tomorrow. We Serve to Succeed with Expertise, Compassion, and Commitment. Personalized Legal Support to Help You Achieve Your Business and Immigration Goals. Call today.

Your Future Starts Here - Trusted Immigration Solutions for a Brighter Tomorrow. I Serve to Succeed with Expertise, Compassion, and Commitment. Personalized Legal Support to Help You Achieve Your Immigration Goals. Call today.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 70%

27 years

70%
Business 15%

32 years

15%
Employment and Labor 15%

27 years

15%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Bhagwati and Associates, PLLC.

5 Pennsylvania Plaza, 23rd Floor, New York, NY, 10001

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Bhagwati & Bhagwati, P.C.

168 Franklin Corner Road, Bldg 2, Suite 240, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648

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Vijay Bhagwati's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

59 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ramanathan crown bags llc | March 04, 2026 | Immigration

Great Attorney

I cannot express enough gratitude to Mr. Vijay Bhagwati for the incredible work he has done for me. In my journey through the complex U.S. immigration process, he has truly been like God sent into my life at the right time. Mr. Vijay Bhagwati is extremely dynamic, highly knowledgeable, and incredi...bly professional. What impressed me the most is his ability to get things done even in the most challenging situations. The level of clarity, confidence, and strategic thinking he brings to every step of the process is remarkable. During my L-1A petition process, there were many technical details and challenges, but Mr. Bhagwati handled everything with precision, patience, and deep expertise. He always remained calm, reassuring, and solution-oriented. His dedication and commitment to his clients are truly outstanding. In a world where many people simply process paperwork, Mr. Vijay Bhagwati genuinely cares about his clients’ success and future. For me and my family, his support means much more than just legal services. If anyone is looking for a trustworthy, powerful, and results-driven immigration attorney, I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Vijay Bhagwati. To me, he is not just an attorney — he is a blessing.

Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Great service and communication

Mr.Bhagwati was most helpful in finding a solution for my case. He is very knowledgeable and was able to ease my doubts. He was very clear with his directions and even though it was an expedited request from me he was able to deliver positive results. I especially liked the fact that Mr.Bhagwati was... proactive with his communication to get the job done asap.

Posted by Jaqueline | October 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Attorney, Excellent Results! ⭐️

Totally an Excellent Lawyer, I recommend him from my own experience, He does even the hardest work to achieve the success of his clients, He is very professional in his work and is a great person, He has great and extensive experience related to USCIS and other services, Among his values ​​​​it is wo...rth highlighting: Responsibility, Commitment and Truth that very little is found today, His results and achievements speak much more than many words can express, My case had been stranded for 7 years without hope elsewhere, but he (attorney Vijay) achieved great results in the shortest stipulated time, Grateful to God and the people who recommended him to me and thank you Attorney Vijay Bhagwati for the achievement in our case, my family and I will always be grateful.

Posted by Denys | October 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

He is an excellent lawyer, I always recommend him.

Mr. Vijay is a good person and has excellent experience in immigration. Friends recommended him to me. I was frustrated because I had already wasted 7 years with other lawyers and they couldn't solve a problem with my case. I made the decision to work with him. Thanks to the trust and experience he g...ave me in every detail of the process, today my case is approved. I recommend him to anyone who needs help.

Posted by Sai | August 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional Immigration Lawyer – Detail-Oriented and Trustworthy

I first worked with Mr. Bhagwati during my H1B process and was very impressed with his thoroughness and attention to detail. Every document was carefully reviewed, and he ensured nothing was missed. Because of this experience, my wife and I chose him again for our I-485 applications. The entire gr...een card process can be long and complex, but his guidance made it far less stressful. He is extremely knowledgeable in immigration law, highly professional, and always approachable for questions. His accuracy and diligence gave us a lot of confidence throughout the process. Both our petitions were approved, and we are deeply grateful for his support. I would highly recommend Mr. Bhagwati to anyone looking for a trustworthy and experienced immigration lawyer.

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Michael Kohan

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vijay is the first person I turn to when it comes to referring clients that have immigration visa matters. He is professional and treats every client like family. Vijay is a class act and I highly recommend him."

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Michael Shabani

Immigration lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Bhagwati because he is a respected member of the bar and a regular contributor of Avvo. I have met and collaborating with attorney Bhagwati and i found him to be ethical and knowledgable. He is the best and if you are looking for a business immigration attorney, don't look any further. Call attorney Bhagawati today."

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Paul Grotas

Unknown lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vijay is knowledgeable, smart, diligent. He is a great attorney. He is the attorney who I turn to for any visa questions."

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Michael Kohan

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

1993

Summa Cum Lade, HP Law School

Work Experience

2009 - Present

President and Managing Attorney, Bhagwati and Associates, PLLC.

1999 - 2009

Corporare Legal Advisor, Birlasoft Inc

1996 - 1999

Advisor, Honda

1994 - 1996

Corporate Counsel, Onida

1993 - 1994

Corporate Counsel, Consortium Finance Leasing Ltd

Associations

2009 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Associate Member

2009 - Present

Maritime Lawyers Association

Associate Member

2009 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Associate Member

2009 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Associate Member

2005 - Present

American Bar Association

Associate Member

1993 - Present

Bar Association of India

Advocate

Sample of Legal Cases

I-130, I-601A Waiver and Green Card

Green Card was approved and beneficiary was permitted to travel back to United States.

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Education

2003

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1993

University of HP

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

1990

University of HP

MA - Masters

1988

University of HP

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Hindi

Punjabi

Activity

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