team-member

Dhenu Maru

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Licensed for 13 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Immigration

Language

Spanish Hindi Gujarati Urdu

About

I first came to this country when I was 10 years old from India along with my family. At the time, I was far too young to know or appreciate the significance of the experience that I was facing. I knew only that I wanted to see snow.Quickly as I moved, I realized that there were so many things that were new and different about the United States. I started asking questions about our own traditions and learning more deeply about myself and my heritage through these questions. Like many young immigrants, I was also bullied by some classmates. These experiences made an impact and made me respect and honor the journey that immigrants face when they decide to move from a place and country that is familiar to a place and country that is entirely new.I decided to go to law school because to me, learning the law was very empowering. Through the legal system, we get the protections and the rights that are provided to each individual in the United States. However, until we learn it, it seems scary and difficult to comprehend. I wanted to understand the legal system to learn the rules of our country.After graduating from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, I realized that I needed to help empower other immigrants who are also faced with the enormous challenge and possibilities opened by moving to a new and unfamiliar country.To this day, it is this passion that drives me each and every day. Watching my clients succeed gives me strength. To this success, I am committed. I am also committed to creating the type of law firm that supports clients in achieving their immigration goals and looks beyond just an “application” or a “case” but in context of the individuals for whom the case is handled. One that makes immigrants feel accepted, honored, and empowered. With this in mind, I decided to name my law firm, SwagatUSA. “Swagat” means “welcome” in Sanskrit. Passionate about immigration law and assisting immigrants in achieving their goals.  I believe that there are no simple immigration cases and every immigration case begins with a STRATEGY.  See my video introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ-ms-1V3C0 

Practices Areas

Immigration

Language

Spanish Hindi Gujarati Urdu

Contact

SwagatUSA, LLC2551 N Clark St302Chicago, IL, 60614

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Dheeraj
January 6, 2022

Very good service from SwagatUSA. I was stuck between switching jobs due to H1B extension RFE from USICS which needs a detailed explanation and I was in an urgency as the new manager wants me to join ASAP. I had an expedited phone consultation with Dhenu Maru immediately after which SwagatUSA team drafted a detailed case report submitted to USCIS and my H1B approved. SwagatUSA team was really responsive and drafted my case within a week.

Mauricio
April 15, 2021

Dhenu Maru did a great job guiding me through the process of applying for EAD (Employment Authorization Document) Combo Card (Employment and Travel) and Green Card. I just received it in the mail and I am very thankful for their excellent job.

anonymous
February 24, 2020

Dhenu was very helpful throughout the whole process. She answered every question we had. Assisted us with all necessary documents. Also met her in person before the interview for tips and concerns. She is great, I definitely recommend her for your immigration purposes!

Ron
January 8, 2020

After a failed I-485 with a previous attorney, my wife and I consulted with Attorney Maru. We were attracted to her experience and comforting demeanor with our situation. My wife had been in immigration trouble dating back to 2011. She was put into removal proceedings shortly following a trip to Asia. Attorney Maru helped us craft new I-485 and I-601 waivers about a year and a half ago, but was unfortunately denied. Upon analyzing the reasoning of the denial, Attorney Maru wrote a very compelling appeal to USCIS. After 9 years in immigration limbo, we happily received approved I-485 and I-601 waivers, based on our appeal, and my wife has finally received her green card. It was the most grateful day of our lives. Attorney Maru communicated well and was very methodical in her strategies to build a strong case for us. Over the course of 3 and a half working with Attorney Maru, she helped my wife successfully attain I-130, I-485, and I-601 waivers. After 9 years of uncertainty and fear, we truly grew stronger as a married couple due to this experience. It was full of arduous and stressful times, but we stayed as positive as we could and did not give up fighting for what we knew was just. Do not be consumed by negativity. Confide in your partner and be each other’s rock. Communicate how you feel and do not internalize feelings. The only way we got through this situation together was being there for each other and lifting one another up when the times got rough. This process takes teamwork. BE VIGILANT with your situation. KNOW and EDUCATE yourself on the facts and details of your case. Being 100% familiar with every detail of our case helped us over the years as well. I cannot stress this enough. We highly recommend Attorney Maru if you find yourself in a similar situation to ours. We can continue to live our lives in the U.S. due to the expertise of Attorney Maru and we will be forever grateful.

Arpna
December 9, 2019

She is my third attorney. She helped me to get my papers fixed.my case was very complicated.none of other lawyers ( my previous two) worked on my case.she and her assistant Isabel worked really hard to make my file and gather all the information. Because of that the judge approved my case on the spot. She deserves more than 5 start.✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴. What she can do for you nobody will do for you with all efforts. No office has good communication than her.they will send u email or call you right way. Other lawyers out there to make money only. She is there to help. Thank you.

anonymous
October 28, 2019

I have been working with Dhenu & her office for over 3 years. What started off as a few consultation phone calls, has grown into her firm helping me and my employers with handling our case. The key element, to our successful relationship, has been the focus on concepts and then followed by necessary procedures and paperwork. Too often, when faced with a possible immigration challenge, we get engulfed in trying to interpret the law ourselves (and usually incorrectly) or finding shortcuts. Instead, with Dhenu, I focus on first explaining what I'd like to accomplish through a life decision and then Dhenu explains which laws apply and why, rather than jumping into the forms to be filled and timeline! This helps me plan and also make sound decisions, because I know what the impact of those decisions will be. When it comes to filling the forms, it just becomes a matter-of-fact activity and I don't find myself fabricating anything or spinning a yarn trying to tell a story! Do consider Dhenu and her firm if you are looking for an ally who wants you to succeed and is also there to dots the i's and cross the t's!

Ameya
September 18, 2019

Dhenu and her assistant Isabel both are wonderful. They handled our case with ease and answered all of our questions timely and in details. She made sure to get to know us and use that in our case. Explained us every step of the process and helped us understand why certain actions, documents are necessary for that step. She is very easy to talk to and to work with.

Jacob
July 19, 2019

Me and my wife contacted Dhenu office early last year when we were getting ready to file for Adjustment of Status. She took her time and explain everything in details and helped us all the way till the day our case was approved. Apart from being the best lawyer, she has big heart and REALLY cares for her clients. May God bless you Dhenu and Isabel for all the best works you are doing.

Rosie
July 14, 2019

Finding Swagat USA and meeting Dhenu was the best thing that could have happened for my husband and I. During our first consultation it was clear that Dhenu knowledge of immigration laws, rules, actions was extensive and meticulous. She went above and beyond to meet our needs and support us through our application process. I am from the UK and married in May 2018. After working here for 4 years and my visa coming to end, Dhenu was able to instruct us on the best, fastest, easiest way for us to be together here in the US. We were faced with several hurdles along the way including external pressure from Work, changes in income requirements, joint sponsorship offers falling through and despite all of it, Dhenu kept us calm, focused and on point as to what needed to be done. The guidance she offered for our paperwork and advice for our interview process was extremely detailed and beyond helpful. We felt as prepared as we could be. As a young couple with very little money, Swagat’s services were the most affordable we could find. Hearing information from other lawyers that was far less informative and uncertain - we knew we had found an amazing deal with Dhenu. After just one year of tracking our progress, continual updates, guidance advice - our application was approved and I received my green card. We Are extremely grateful for Swagat’s help during this extremely stressful and nerve-racking process. I highly highly recommend trusting Dhenu with any immigration advice and support!!!

Asif
July 14, 2019

Dhenu’s team was very professional in their work and they are quick to provide updates and keep the clients informed. Highly knowledgeable and dedicated bunch to provide a white glove service. Highly recommend!

Dheeraj
January 6, 2022

Very good service from SwagatUSA. I was stuck between switching jobs due to H1B extension RFE from USICS which needs a detailed explanation and I was in an urgency as the new manager wants me to join ASAP. I had an expedited phone consultation with Dhenu Maru immediately after which SwagatUSA team drafted a detailed case report submitted to USCIS and my H1B approved. SwagatUSA team was really responsive and drafted my case within a week.

Mauricio
April 15, 2021

Dhenu Maru did a great job guiding me through the process of applying for EAD (Employment Authorization Document) Combo Card (Employment and Travel) and Green Card. I just received it in the mail and I am very thankful for their excellent job.

anonymous
February 24, 2020

Dhenu was very helpful throughout the whole process. She answered every question we had. Assisted us with all necessary documents. Also met her in person before the interview for tips and concerns. She is great, I definitely recommend her for your immigration purposes!

Ron
January 8, 2020

After a failed I-485 with a previous attorney, my wife and I consulted with Attorney Maru. We were attracted to her experience and comforting demeanor with our situation. My wife had been in immigration trouble dating back to 2011. She was put into removal proceedings shortly following a trip to Asia. Attorney Maru helped us craft new I-485 and I-601 waivers about a year and a half ago, but was unfortunately denied. Upon analyzing the reasoning of the denial, Attorney Maru wrote a very compelling appeal to USCIS. After 9 years in immigration limbo, we happily received approved I-485 and I-601 waivers, based on our appeal, and my wife has finally received her green card. It was the most grateful day of our lives. Attorney Maru communicated well and was very methodical in her strategies to build a strong case for us. Over the course of 3 and a half working with Attorney Maru, she helped my wife successfully attain I-130, I-485, and I-601 waivers. After 9 years of uncertainty and fear, we truly grew stronger as a married couple due to this experience. It was full of arduous and stressful times, but we stayed as positive as we could and did not give up fighting for what we knew was just. Do not be consumed by negativity. Confide in your partner and be each other’s rock. Communicate how you feel and do not internalize feelings. The only way we got through this situation together was being there for each other and lifting one another up when the times got rough. This process takes teamwork. BE VIGILANT with your situation. KNOW and EDUCATE yourself on the facts and details of your case. Being 100% familiar with every detail of our case helped us over the years as well. I cannot stress this enough. We highly recommend Attorney Maru if you find yourself in a similar situation to ours. We can continue to live our lives in the U.S. due to the expertise of Attorney Maru and we will be forever grateful.

Arpna
December 9, 2019

She is my third attorney. She helped me to get my papers fixed.my case was very complicated.none of other lawyers ( my previous two) worked on my case.she and her assistant Isabel worked really hard to make my file and gather all the information. Because of that the judge approved my case on the spot. She deserves more than 5 start.✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴. What she can do for you nobody will do for you with all efforts. No office has good communication than her.they will send u email or call you right way. Other lawyers out there to make money only. She is there to help. Thank you.

anonymous
October 28, 2019

I have been working with Dhenu & her office for over 3 years. What started off as a few consultation phone calls, has grown into her firm helping me and my employers with handling our case. The key element, to our successful relationship, has been the focus on concepts and then followed by necessary procedures and paperwork. Too often, when faced with a possible immigration challenge, we get engulfed in trying to interpret the law ourselves (and usually incorrectly) or finding shortcuts. Instead, with Dhenu, I focus on first explaining what I'd like to accomplish through a life decision and then Dhenu explains which laws apply and why, rather than jumping into the forms to be filled and timeline! This helps me plan and also make sound decisions, because I know what the impact of those decisions will be. When it comes to filling the forms, it just becomes a matter-of-fact activity and I don't find myself fabricating anything or spinning a yarn trying to tell a story! Do consider Dhenu and her firm if you are looking for an ally who wants you to succeed and is also there to dots the i's and cross the t's!

Ameya
September 18, 2019

Dhenu and her assistant Isabel both are wonderful. They handled our case with ease and answered all of our questions timely and in details. She made sure to get to know us and use that in our case. Explained us every step of the process and helped us understand why certain actions, documents are necessary for that step. She is very easy to talk to and to work with.

Jacob
July 19, 2019

Me and my wife contacted Dhenu office early last year when we were getting ready to file for Adjustment of Status. She took her time and explain everything in details and helped us all the way till the day our case was approved. Apart from being the best lawyer, she has big heart and REALLY cares for her clients. May God bless you Dhenu and Isabel for all the best works you are doing.

Rosie
July 14, 2019

Finding Swagat USA and meeting Dhenu was the best thing that could have happened for my husband and I. During our first consultation it was clear that Dhenu knowledge of immigration laws, rules, actions was extensive and meticulous. She went above and beyond to meet our needs and support us through our application process. I am from the UK and married in May 2018. After working here for 4 years and my visa coming to end, Dhenu was able to instruct us on the best, fastest, easiest way for us to be together here in the US. We were faced with several hurdles along the way including external pressure from Work, changes in income requirements, joint sponsorship offers falling through and despite all of it, Dhenu kept us calm, focused and on point as to what needed to be done. The guidance she offered for our paperwork and advice for our interview process was extremely detailed and beyond helpful. We felt as prepared as we could be. As a young couple with very little money, Swagat’s services were the most affordable we could find. Hearing information from other lawyers that was far less informative and uncertain - we knew we had found an amazing deal with Dhenu. After just one year of tracking our progress, continual updates, guidance advice - our application was approved and I received my green card. We Are extremely grateful for Swagat’s help during this extremely stressful and nerve-racking process. I highly highly recommend trusting Dhenu with any immigration advice and support!!!

Asif
July 14, 2019

Dhenu’s team was very professional in their work and they are quick to provide updates and keep the clients informed. Highly knowledgeable and dedicated bunch to provide a white glove service. Highly recommend!

Dheeraj
January 6, 2022

Very good service from SwagatUSA. I was stuck between switching jobs due to H1B extension RFE from USICS which needs a detailed explanation and I was in an urgency as the new manager wants me to join ASAP. I had an expedited phone consultation with Dhenu Maru immediately after which SwagatUSA team drafted a detailed case report submitted to USCIS and my H1B approved. SwagatUSA team was really responsive and drafted my case within a week.

Mauricio
April 15, 2021

Dhenu Maru did a great job guiding me through the process of applying for EAD (Employment Authorization Document) Combo Card (Employment and Travel) and Green Card. I just received it in the mail and I am very thankful for their excellent job.

anonymous
February 24, 2020

Dhenu was very helpful throughout the whole process. She answered every question we had. Assisted us with all necessary documents. Also met her in person before the interview for tips and concerns. She is great, I definitely recommend her for your immigration purposes!

Ron
January 8, 2020

After a failed I-485 with a previous attorney, my wife and I consulted with Attorney Maru. We were attracted to her experience and comforting demeanor with our situation. My wife had been in immigration trouble dating back to 2011. She was put into removal proceedings shortly following a trip to Asia. Attorney Maru helped us craft new I-485 and I-601 waivers about a year and a half ago, but was unfortunately denied. Upon analyzing the reasoning of the denial, Attorney Maru wrote a very compelling appeal to USCIS. After 9 years in immigration limbo, we happily received approved I-485 and I-601 waivers, based on our appeal, and my wife has finally received her green card. It was the most grateful day of our lives. Attorney Maru communicated well and was very methodical in her strategies to build a strong case for us. Over the course of 3 and a half working with Attorney Maru, she helped my wife successfully attain I-130, I-485, and I-601 waivers. After 9 years of uncertainty and fear, we truly grew stronger as a married couple due to this experience. It was full of arduous and stressful times, but we stayed as positive as we could and did not give up fighting for what we knew was just. Do not be consumed by negativity. Confide in your partner and be each other’s rock. Communicate how you feel and do not internalize feelings. The only way we got through this situation together was being there for each other and lifting one another up when the times got rough. This process takes teamwork. BE VIGILANT with your situation. KNOW and EDUCATE yourself on the facts and details of your case. Being 100% familiar with every detail of our case helped us over the years as well. I cannot stress this enough. We highly recommend Attorney Maru if you find yourself in a similar situation to ours. We can continue to live our lives in the U.S. due to the expertise of Attorney Maru and we will be forever grateful.

Arpna
December 9, 2019

She is my third attorney. She helped me to get my papers fixed.my case was very complicated.none of other lawyers ( my previous two) worked on my case.she and her assistant Isabel worked really hard to make my file and gather all the information. Because of that the judge approved my case on the spot. She deserves more than 5 start.✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴. What she can do for you nobody will do for you with all efforts. No office has good communication than her.they will send u email or call you right way. Other lawyers out there to make money only. She is there to help. Thank you.

anonymous
October 28, 2019

I have been working with Dhenu & her office for over 3 years. What started off as a few consultation phone calls, has grown into her firm helping me and my employers with handling our case. The key element, to our successful relationship, has been the focus on concepts and then followed by necessary procedures and paperwork. Too often, when faced with a possible immigration challenge, we get engulfed in trying to interpret the law ourselves (and usually incorrectly) or finding shortcuts. Instead, with Dhenu, I focus on first explaining what I'd like to accomplish through a life decision and then Dhenu explains which laws apply and why, rather than jumping into the forms to be filled and timeline! This helps me plan and also make sound decisions, because I know what the impact of those decisions will be. When it comes to filling the forms, it just becomes a matter-of-fact activity and I don't find myself fabricating anything or spinning a yarn trying to tell a story! Do consider Dhenu and her firm if you are looking for an ally who wants you to succeed and is also there to dots the i's and cross the t's!

Ameya
September 18, 2019

Dhenu and her assistant Isabel both are wonderful. They handled our case with ease and answered all of our questions timely and in details. She made sure to get to know us and use that in our case. Explained us every step of the process and helped us understand why certain actions, documents are necessary for that step. She is very easy to talk to and to work with.

Jacob
July 19, 2019

Me and my wife contacted Dhenu office early last year when we were getting ready to file for Adjustment of Status. She took her time and explain everything in details and helped us all the way till the day our case was approved. Apart from being the best lawyer, she has big heart and REALLY cares for her clients. May God bless you Dhenu and Isabel for all the best works you are doing.

Rosie
July 14, 2019

Finding Swagat USA and meeting Dhenu was the best thing that could have happened for my husband and I. During our first consultation it was clear that Dhenu knowledge of immigration laws, rules, actions was extensive and meticulous. She went above and beyond to meet our needs and support us through our application process. I am from the UK and married in May 2018. After working here for 4 years and my visa coming to end, Dhenu was able to instruct us on the best, fastest, easiest way for us to be together here in the US. We were faced with several hurdles along the way including external pressure from Work, changes in income requirements, joint sponsorship offers falling through and despite all of it, Dhenu kept us calm, focused and on point as to what needed to be done. The guidance she offered for our paperwork and advice for our interview process was extremely detailed and beyond helpful. We felt as prepared as we could be. As a young couple with very little money, Swagat’s services were the most affordable we could find. Hearing information from other lawyers that was far less informative and uncertain - we knew we had found an amazing deal with Dhenu. After just one year of tracking our progress, continual updates, guidance advice - our application was approved and I received my green card. We Are extremely grateful for Swagat’s help during this extremely stressful and nerve-racking process. I highly highly recommend trusting Dhenu with any immigration advice and support!!!

Asif
July 14, 2019

Dhenu’s team was very professional in their work and they are quick to provide updates and keep the clients informed. Highly knowledgeable and dedicated bunch to provide a white glove service. Highly recommend!