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Gnanamookan Senthurjothi

Founder

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India14 yrs 8 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 18 years of experience in U.S. immigration law
  • Expertise in overcoming visa refusals and inadmissibility
  • Licensed attorney in India focusing on U.S. immigration
Stackforce AI infers this person is a U.S. immigration law expert specializing in consular representation and client advocacy.

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Skills

Core Skills

Immigration LawVisasLegal ResearchClient StrategyClient RepresentationLegal Advocacy

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsAttention to DetailB-1B-2Civil LitigationCriminal LawCustomer ServiceDeportationDirect Consular Filing of I-130Document DraftingEmployment-based ImmigrationEnglishEvaluate Prior Arrests and/or Criminal ConvictionsEvaluate Prior DUI/DWI/OWI arrest in the U.S.Evaluate prior drugs related charges and convictions

About

With over 18 years of experience in U.S. immigration law at a leading immigration firm's affiliate office in India, I’ve now embarked on a new journey one deeply rooted in helping individuals and families realize their dreams of visiting or settling in the United States. As a U.S. Immigration and Visa Specialist, my mission is to simplify the complexities of immigration law and provide clients with clear, strategic pathways to success. I focus on consular assistance, helping clients navigate visa refusals, overcome inadmissibility, and respond to complex legal issues including: * Criminal history evaluations (shoplifting, DUI/DWI/OWI, drug offenses) * Bars of inadmissibility and waiver strategies * Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) matters * I-130 consular filings and reissuance of immigrant visas * Transportation letters and SB-1 returning resident visas * U.S. passports, CRBA (Consular Report of Birth Abroad) and renewal of U.S. passports * NVC document review and immigrant visa interview preparation I’ve guided numerous clients through intricate U.S. visa processes helping them reverse wrongful findings of inadmissibility, prepare strong waiver applications, and regain entry after visa denials. My approach is grounded in precision, diligence, and compassion, ensuring that every case is handled with the highest level of integrity and care. Previously serving as a Supervising Attorney, I’ve built deep expertise in legal research, client strategy, and consular representation. Today, I remain committed to empowering individuals and families through tailored immigration solutions that reflect both their goals and the realities of U.S. immigration policy. I am a licensed attorney in India, in good standing, and my practice focuses solely on U.S. immigration and consular matters outside the United States. Under 8 CFR § 292.1(a)(6), I am authorized to represent individuals in immigration proceedings conducted outside the U.S.

Experience

14 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
12 yrs 11 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 9 mos
Current Experience

The visa code

U.S. Visa Expert - Immigration Attorney, Founder - The Visa Code

Sep 2024Present · 1 yr 9 mos · India · Hybrid

  • Provide consular assistance for U.S. visa applications, submit legal arguments for nonimmigrant waivers, overcoming visa refusals, prior arrest(s) or conviction(s). Assist with filing i-130 immigrant petitions, i-485, EADs, Advance paroles, H/L petitions, filing K-1, K-3 petitions, extension and change of status petitions.
  • Specialized in removal of erroneous inadmissibility findings or bans to re-enter the U.S
  • Evaluate eligibility under the Child Status Protection Act.
  • Assist applicants in navigating the complex U.S. visa process, ensuring their applications are processed efficiently and effectively.
  • Evaluate prior arrest and criminal convictions (DUI/DWI/OWI, Shoplifting, Domestic Violence, Dowry Harrasment, Felony and Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT) and its impact on visa applications.
VisasImmigration LawEmployment-based ImmigrationImmigration PolicyInternational MigrationWaiver of Inadmissibility+17

Murthy immigration services pvt. ltd.

3 roles

Supervising Attorney

Apr 2024Sep 2024 · 5 mos

  • Managed a team of associate attorneys and paralegals, fostering collaboration and individual performance.
  • Conducted weekly team meetings to ensure alignment and progress on legal cases.
  • Mentored and trained team members to excel in legal research and client representation.
Attention to DetailAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft ExcelCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingEnglish+2

Senior Attorney

Sep 2011Mar 2024 · 12 yrs 6 mos

Legal AdvocacyLegal ServiceLegal AssistanceAttention to DetailAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Excel+4

Immigration Attorney (Lawyer) - U.S. Consular matters

Sep 2007Sep 2024 · 17 yrs

  • Assist clients (individuals & employers) with their U.S. immigrant & non-immigrant visa applications at U.S. embassies/consulates; represent complex matters, submit legal arguments and clarifications to the U.S. embassy/consulate; review and analyze U.S. visa applicant's prior arrest/criminal records (petty offenses, DUI/DWI, domestic violence, dowry harassment cases, etc.,) to determine its impact on their visa application; submit non-immigrant waivers for applicants with inadmissibility. Ultimately, present a honest and transparent visa application on behalf of visa applicants. As and when needed contact Legal Net for reversal of erroneous inadmissibility findings, help with FOIA applications and contact DHS-Trip.
  • Representative Experience:
  • (1) Help applicants to overcome prior visa refusal(s) almost on a daily basis, (2) Reversal/Overcome the Erroneous Inadmissibility Findings - fraud/misrepresentation, medical inadmissibility (DUI/DWI), overstay, criminal inadmissibility, (3) Handled complex SB1 - returning resident, H1B - temporary worker, L1 - intra-company transferee, H3 - Trainee, F/J, B1 in lieu of H, B1 for Domestic Attendant visa applications (4) Successful in having the consulate waive the joint-sponsor requirement for family based immigrant visa applicants, waive the job posting requirement for H1B applicant, (5) Represent clients to respond to INA 221(g) request for further evidence, (6) U.S. Passport and Consular Report of Birth, (7) Direct Consular Filing with USCIS International Field Office and Immigrant Visas applications, (8) Boarding Foils/ Transportation Letter, (9) Blanket L1 petitions and visa applications, (10) Assist with immigrant visa applicants to submit documents at NVC and IV applications at the consular post, (11) Provide assistance with Overseas Citizen of India application, Indian Exit Permit, Extension of status for Indian visa holders.
Criminal LawNews WritingAttention to DetailAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft ExcelDocument Drafting+8

Education

Tamil Nadu Doctor Ambedkar Law University

Bachelor's degree — Arts and Law

Jan 2000Jan 2005

National College Higher Secondary School @ Trichy

Higher secondary school

Jan 1998Jan 2000

Sri Akilandeswari Vidyalaya, Trichy

Secondary school

Jan 1986Jan 1998

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