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Immigration developments, explained plainly.
Immigration Attorney · Houston, Texas · Since 2011
Your guide through US immigration.
Anand K. Verma helps Indian families and professionals navigate every step — with the empathy of someone who made the same journey himself.
- 13+
- Years of practice
- NY Bar
- Licensed
- SMU
- LL.M.
- 4
- Languages spoken
We help people, not just file paperwork.
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Family Law
Family & Spouse Visas
Spouse, parents, children. CR-1, IR-1, K-1 fiancé visa, and family-based green cards.
- Spouse visa (CR-1 / IR-1)
- Fiancé visa (K-1)
- Parent & children sponsorship
- Family-based green card
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Employment
Work Visas & Green Cards
H-1B, L-1 transfers, EB green cards. Honest guidance on navigating the India backlog.
- H-1B visa & extensions
- L-1 intracompany transfer
- EB green cards (EB-2, EB-3)
- Green card backlog planning
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OCI
OCI & India Matters
Overseas Citizenship of India applications, renewals, and related US immigration matters.
- OCI card applications
- OCI renewals
- India-US dual status matters
- Travel document guidance
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Humanitarian
Humanitarian & Asylum
Protection for people fleeing harm, and for survivors of crime, trafficking, or abuse in the US.
- Asylum & refugee status
- U visa (victims of crime)
- T visa (trafficking survivors)
- VAWA self-petition
About Mr. Verma
“I walked the same path you're preparing to walk.”
Before becoming an immigration attorney, Anand K. Verma served for 22 years as a senior executive in the Revenue Department of India's Ministry of Finance — then made his own journey to America in 2003. He is a member of the Bar Council of Delhi and earned his LL.M. from Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas.
He has been helping immigrants build their lives in the US since 2011 — and consults directly in English, हिंदी, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ and اردو. No interpreter needed.
- New York State Bar
- LL.M. SMU Dallas
- Bar Council of Delhi
- Since 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
How long does it take to get a spouse visa from India?
For US citizens sponsoring a spouse, the typical timeline is 12–24 months — from filing the I-130 petition to visa issuance at the US Embassy in India. For green card holders, the wait is longer due to annual quotas.
What is the India green card backlog?
US law limits employment-based green cards per country to 7% of the annual total. Because demand from India far exceeds this cap, Indian nationals in EB-2 and EB-3 can wait 10–20+ years. The exact wait depends on your priority date and the monthly Visa Bulletin.
Can I switch jobs while my green card is pending?
In many cases, yes — especially if your I-485 has been pending for 180+ days (the AC21 portability rule). The rules depend on whether the new job is in the same or similar occupation. Legal advice before making a move can protect years of progress.
What documents do I need for a US visa interview in India?
You'll typically need: your passport, NVC case number and interview letter, civil documents (birth certificate, marriage certificate), police clearance, medical exam results, affidavit of support (I-864), and evidence of the petitioner's finances. We provide a tailored checklist.
My H-1B was denied. What can I do?
Options include filing a Motion to Reopen or Reconsider, appealing to the AAO, refiling with stronger documentation, or exploring alternatives (O-1, L-1). The right path depends on the denial reason — contact us to review your notice.
Kind Words
See what clients are saying.
Mr. Verma guided us through every step of my husband's green card. He explained everything in Hindi so my mother-in-law could understand too.
One call gave me a clear picture of the green card backlog and a real plan. In five years on H-1B, no employer had ever explained this to me.
As an immigrant himself, Mr. Verma truly understands what we go through. His advice was practical and honest — not just what I wanted to hear.
He filed my EAD, relative petition and green card application and handled all the paperwork himself. Nothing came back for rework, and he was always a phone call away when I had a question.
He filed my EAD, relative petition and green card application and handled all the paperwork himself. Nothing came back for rework, and he was always a phone call away when I had a question.
As an immigrant himself, Mr. Verma truly understands what we go through. His advice was practical and honest — not just what I wanted to hear.
One call gave me a clear picture of the green card backlog and a real plan. In five years on H-1B, no employer had ever explained this to me.
Mr. Verma guided us through every step of my husband's green card. He explained everything in Hindi so my mother-in-law could understand too.
Contact
Let's talk.
The first consultation is free. Reach out however is easiest for you.
- +1 (832) 419-9725 Tap to call — works from India & US
- WhatsApp Preferred by many India-based clients
- lawav11@gmail.com Response within 1 business day
- Houston, Texas Serving clients nationwide & internationally