Business Details
14 Years
experience
Expert US Immigration Legal Services
N N U Immigration is a transatlantic law firm practising exclusively in US immigration and nationality law from offices in New York and London. Founded in 2012, our firm builds upon decades of combined experience from our lead professionals to deliver critical results for clients. We specialise in strategic advisory and application management services, helping companies, individuals and families navigate the stringent US immigration rules and regulations to succeed in their US-based plans. Our services include full-range legal advice for clients looking to do business, work, visit or live in the USA, covering corporate immigration compliance, investor visas, criminal waivers and US citizenship renunciation.With a team of US-qualified attorneys, we combine the resources of a large practice with the high-touch service of a boutique firm, serving Fortune 500 companies through to small and mid-sized firms with equal attention and sophistication. Our practice head, Nita Nicole Upadhye, is a recognised expert in US immigration law with transatlantic experience, having worked for law firms in both the United States and United Kingdom. We maintain an unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of service to clients seeking bespoke immigration advice, with our lawyers consistently praised for their exceptional knowledge, professionalism and client-focused approach.
Services
E2 Visa
L1 Visa
E1 Visa
H1B Visa
US Media Visa
Criminal Waiver
Green Card
Citizenship Renunciation
Investor Visas
Employment Visas
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of combined experience in US immigration law with transatlantic expertise
- Our team includes attorneys recognised in international legal directories for immigration expertise
- We service Fortune 500 companies through to SMEs with equal attention and sophistication
- We maintain 100% success record in complex H1B and E2 visa cases for creative entrepreneurs
- Our lawyers provide strategic immigration compliance advice to global law and accounting firms
Associations and certifications
- The Legal 500
- Who's Who Legal
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
What people say
Exceptional knowledge
Highly recommended
Impressive expertise
Friendly approachability
100% success record
Services
E2 Visa
The E2 Treaty Investor Visa enables entrepreneurs to establish or invest in US businesses. Our expert attorneys guide clients through the complex requirements, ensuring substantial investment criteria are met while demonstrating business viability. We specialise in crafting compelling applications that highlight investment legitimacy and economic impact.
L1 Visa
The L1 visa facilitates transferring key personnel to US operations. We assist multinational companies with both L1A executive transfers and L1B specialised knowledge visas, ensuring compliance with qualifying relationship requirements and preparing comprehensive petitions for USCIS approval.
H1B Visa
Our H1B visa services cater to employers sponsoring specialised workers. We navigate the competitive lottery system and prepare robust applications demonstrating specialty occupation requirements, prevailing wage compliance and genuine employer-employee relationships.
Green Cards
We handle employment-based and family-sponsored green card applications, including EB-1C multinational executive petitions. Our services cover I-140 petitions, adjustment of status and consular processing while maintaining compliance with ongoing immigration obligations.
Criminal Waivers
Our team specialises in complex criminal waivers of inadmissibility, helping applicants overcome inadmissibility grounds through I-601 waivers. We work closely with clients to demonstrate extreme hardship to US citizen relatives and secure necessary approvals.
People
Nita Nicole Upadhye
Founder & Principal Attorney
Recognised immigration expert with 20+ years' transatlantic experience, former AILA chapter chair and American Women Lawyers in London president. Specialises in complex visa strategies and corporate immigration compliance.
Iva Zemanova
Legal Operations Director
Manages case strategy and operational efficiency with decade-long expertise in US immigration processes, ensuring seamless client service delivery across multiple jurisdictions.
Robert Garafola
Partner
Specialises in business immigration solutions with particular focus on investor and employment-based visas, bringing extensive corporate compliance expertise to multinational clients.
Maria Venanzi
Attorney/Of Counsel
Experienced in employment-based immigration and family visa matters, providing strategic legal counsel to high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients.
Michael Pyefinch
Senior Paralegal
Oversees case management and document preparation with 15+ years' experience ensuring procedural compliance in complex immigration applications across all visa categories.
Questions
What makes NNU Immigration different from other US immigration firms?
We combine transatlantic expertise with boutique service, offering Fortune 500-level sophistication to clients of all sizes. Our team's unique blend of corporate experience and personal attention sets us apart.
Can you handle complex visa cases with multiple jurisdictions?
Yes, our team specialises in multi-jurisdictional cases, particularly for clients requiring coordinated immigration strategies across the UK, US and global locations.
How does your consultation process work?
We begin with a detailed eligibility assessment, followed by strategic options analysis and transparent cost breakdown before proceeding with any application.
Do you represent clients before US immigration authorities?
Yes, we provide full representation including responding to RFEs, NOIDs and appeals, as well as USCIS and consular interview preparation.
How do you stay updated with changing immigration policies?
Our team maintains active membership in professional bodies like AILA and participates in policy consultations, ensuring real-time compliance with regulatory changes.
Can you assist with urgent visa requirements?
While we prioritise thorough preparation, we can often expedite processes through premium processing options and strategic case management.
