Khandelwal Law Blog
Hiring F-1 Visa Students: Legal Requirements and Employment Restrictions for 2026
You’ve got a job offer, and your OPT is pending, but with so much on the line, you’re wondering if it’s safe to start work before your EAD arrives. One wrong move could affect your visa status and future job
Understanding Your EAD Number
You’re sitting at your desk, phone in hand, eagerly waiting for that email from USCIS. The one that confirms your work permit or green card has been approved. You open the email, and there it is: your new Employment Authorization
Understanding Form I-797 for L-1B Visa Applications
You’ve worked hard to get your L-1B visa application in motion. Now, out of the blue, you receive a letter from USCIS that is Form I-797. But what does it mean? Is it good news, or is something missing? You
Einstein Visa Eligibility: Key Criteria and Application Process
Have you achieved exceptional success in your field and now want to take your career to the U.S.? The Einstein Visa (EB-1A) is for individuals who have made significant contributions or earned prestigious awards. If that sounds like you, this
Understanding EB-1 Premium Processing Times
The EB-1 visa is the golden ticket for individuals with extraordinary abilities seeking permanent residency in the U.S. However, here’s the catch: the path to approval is often anything but fast. So, what if there was a way to accelerate
EB-5 Financing Options and How They Work
For many investors, EB-5 is a pathway to U.S. permanent residency, but without the right financing strategy, that dream can stall before it begins. The EB-5 program requires a significant investment, and understanding financing models is crucial to meeting USCIS
Form I-140: Complete Guide for Immigrant Petition
What if you spend months collecting documents, only to have your petition rejected because one signature was missing? This isn’t rare. Every year, applicants face setbacks because the Form I-140 package wasn’t assembled exactly the way USCIS requires. We’ve written
Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status Form I-485
Are you ready to take the next step in your immigration journey? If you’re currently in the U.S. and dreaming of becoming a permanent resident, you’ve likely heard of the I-485 application. But what documents do you need for that?
Top EB-5 Franchise Opportunities for Visa Applicants
When Alejandro moved his family from Mexico City to Texas, he carried more than just suitcases. He brought years of business experience and the savings he had worked tirelessly for. What he didn’t bring was certainty. Should he start a
Sweta Khandelwal
Sweta completed her Masters in Law from the University of California, Los Angeles and her JD from the Faculty of Law, Delhi University in India and has been practicing law for 15+ years getting visas, green cards, and citizenship for 1000+ clients, 100+ companies across 50+ nationalities.
Sweta has been recognized as a ” Super Lawyer, Rising Star,” and as amongst the ” Top 40 under 40″ immigration attorneys in California (American Society of Legal Advocates). She is also the recipient of the Advocacy Award by the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Sweta is also a chartered accountant — the equivalent of a CPA. This makes her uniquely positioned to understand the immigration needs of her business clients in the broader context of their corporate objectives.
Sweta is actively involved with immigration issues and immigrant communities in various capacities. She has assumed key roles at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), both at the local and national level. She has been a past chair at the Santa Clara Valley Chapter at AILA and has also been involved in various practice area committees at AILA National. Sweta has addressed multiple conferences/forums in the United States and worldwide on immigration and business issues.