Bio
Nisha V. Fontaine (nee Jagtiani) focuses her practice on assisting individuals, small businesses, and large corporations with strategically navigating the U.S. immigration process. Having developed an understanding of her client’s short-term and long-term goals and objectives and being cognizant of her client’s ancillary concerns regarding costs, timing, and family related issues, Ms. Fontaine is able to offer both employment-based and family-based options, including waivers, to help her clients achieve their goals.
In a climate where agencies are consistently raising the burden on applicants, Ms. Fontaine is also able to effectively advocate for her clients before the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR), as well as filing appeals with the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) and Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
Ms. Fontaine was born in Mumbai, India, raised in the United States, and speaks fluent Hindi. Having been an immigrant herself who has personally navigated the U.S. immigration process, Ms. Fontaine brings a unique perspective and understanding to her client’s U.S. immigration matters.
In a climate where agencies are consistently raising the burden on applicants, Ms. Fontaine is also able to effectively advocate for her clients before the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR), as well as filing appeals with the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) and Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
Ms. Fontaine was born in Mumbai, India, raised in the United States, and speaks fluent Hindi. Having been an immigrant herself who has personally navigated the U.S. immigration process, Ms. Fontaine brings a unique perspective and understanding to her client’s U.S. immigration matters.
Articles & Publications
- Author, "Unique Strategy Leads to Efficiently Securing Multiple E-2 Approvals," January 30, 2024
- Author, "New J-1 Waiver Option for International Medical Graduates (IMG) Avail in New York through Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC)," January 3, 2024
- Author, "The International Entrepreneur Parole – Is it for you?" May 22, 2023
- Author, "Which one is better? Reviewing AOS (Adjustment of Status) vs IVP (Immigrant Visa Processing) for Foreign Nationals Currently in the U.S.," February 21, 2023
- Author, "Advanced Ability to Pay Analysis for I-140 Filings — Digging Deep to Meet This Requirement," February 13, 2023
- Author, "O-1 Extension Strategy that Saves Money for Clients," January 17, 2023
- Author, "An Unexpected Outcome to Your TN Application at the Northern Boarder: Order of Expedited Removal," AILA’s USMCA Toolbox, April 2022
- Author, "DHS Issues Updates on E and L Derivative Spouse Admission Codes as Evidence of Work Authorization Incident to Status," February 10, 2022
- Author, "COVID-19 UPDATE: ESTA Revocations and VWP Extensions of Stay," March 16, 2020
- Author, "U.S. Imposes Travel Ban to U.S. from Schengen Area Countries," March 12, 2020
- Author, "New U.S. Immigration Option Available to Israeli Citizens – E-2 (Treaty Investor) Visa," May 16, 2019
- Author, "Comparing Two Non-Immigrant Status Types: E-1 and O-1," February 18, 2019
- Author, "CASE STUDY: B-1 (in lieu of H-3) for Multinational Non-Profit Sending Workers to the U.S. for Temporary Training," February 13, 2019
- Author, "Case Study: Finding the Best U.S. Immigration Option," January 2, 2019
- Author, "Isn't a B-1 Enough?" March 13, 2018
Related Content
View All
Press Releases
86 Lippes Mathias Attorneys Recognized in the 2025 Edition of "The Best Lawyers in America©"
August 15, 2024
Immigration Blog
Unique Strategy Leads to Efficiently Securing Multiple E-2 Approvals
January 30, 2024
Immigration Blog
Record Number of Nonimmigrant Visas Issued
January 4, 2024
Immigration Blog
New J-1 Waiver Option for International Medical Graduates (IMG) Avail in New York through Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC)
January 3, 2024
Immigration Blog
Highly Anticipated Pilot Program for Domestic Renewal of H-1B Visas to Start January 29, 2024
December 21, 2023
Immigration Blog
Challenges with After-Sales Provision of USMCA
November 27, 2023
Immigration Blog
Problems Caused by U.S. Electronic Entry System
October 27, 2023
Immigration Blog
Changes to Broken H-1B Lottery Registration System? USCIS Proposed Rule Attempts to Address Issues with Multiple Registrations Fiasco
October 23, 2023