Khandelwal Law Blog

Understanding T Visa Processing Times in Detail
The path to safety shouldn’t feel endless, yet for trafficking survivors, understanding T visa processing times can mean the difference between hope and despair in their journey toward protection. Navigating the T visa process represents more than just paperwork; it’s

Received an I-751 RFE? Here’s How to Respond Safely and Keep Your Green Card
Receiving an I-751 RFE after waiting months can feel like a huge setback. The uncertainty about your status, the risk of delays, and the thought of a denial can be overwhelming. Your spouse has started to ask: Will an interview

How to Respond to a P-3 Visa RFE: Avoid Denial with a Structured Letter
Receiving an RFE on your P-3 visa can feel like a sudden roadblock, especially when the success of your career or event depends on your visa approval. It’s frustrating, but understanding exactly what USCIS is asking for can help you

Everything You Need to Know About the E-3 Visa for Australian Professionals
If you’ve heard about a ‘platinum E-3 visa,’ you might be wondering if it makes the application process faster or more secure. This misconception could cause unnecessary delays or complications if you don’t understand the real requirements. If your relocation

F-1 Visa Grace Period: Key Steps to Take Before the 60-Day Window Closes
Your OPT end date passes, your SEVIS record still shows active, and someone online says you “have 60 days to figure things out.” But another student warns that working even one extra day after your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) expires

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

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.
