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Archana uses a proactive, cross-jurisdictional approach to create seamless immigration programs for clients. She is dedicated to ensuring her clients view immigration as an opportunity—not a roadblock—to address their most pressing projects amidst changing markets.

Representing a variety of multinational corporate clients on all aspects of corporate U.S. immigration, including nonimmigrant visas, permanent residence and citizenship, Archana understands that businesses’ objectives are never stagnant. She provides strategic counsel on budgetary needs and retention and expansion of talent, always leveraging her focus on data and technology to ensure her clients have the latest information for thoughtful decision-making.

Amidst changing landscapes, Archana is committed to helping clients navigate challenges with empathy, flexibility and effectiveness. Using Fragomen’s array of global resources to inform her advice in a wide range of areas, Archana serves as a trusted immigration partner to her clients throughout the global mobility lifecycle—not only on individual matters. She knows that immigration law can be deeply personal, and always strives to strike the delicate balance of humanizing situations while remaining business oriented.

Archana is actively involved in Fragomen’s mentorship program across a variety of teams in New York and in other offices. She also serves as a member of the New York office’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. She frequently dedicates her time to pro bono projects and has received a variety of awards recognizing her efforts across the legal community.

Archana speaks English, Hindi and Marathi.

Archana is actively involved in Fragomen’s mentorship program across a variety of teams in New York and in other offices. She also serves as a member of the New York office’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. She frequently dedicates her time to pro bono projects and has received a variety of awards recognizing her efforts across the legal community.

Archana speaks English, Hindi and Marathi.

Education

  • Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Master of Law, 2007
  • Government Law College, Bachelor of Law, 2006

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: New York

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Recipient, New York Law Journal Innovation Award, 2025

Listed in Best Lawyers in America: Immigration Law, 2023

Named to Chambers USA, 2024 to 2025

Named to Crain’s New York Business’ Notable Asian Leaders in Law, 2022

Professional accomplishments

Member, New York State Bar Association

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Navigating Project Firewall: Strengthening H-1B Compliance in a Heightened Enforcement Era.” Fragomen, 5 November 2025.

Speaker, “Fragomen New York Breakfast Briefing - Business Immigration and Compliance: Key Updates and What Lies Ahead.” Fragomen, New York, NY, 14 October 2025.

Speaker, “The Backup Plan – Alternative Immigration Strategies to the H1B.” Association of Corporate Counsel, Webinar, 23 March 2023.

Archana’s insights

November 5, 2025 | Webinar

Navigating Project Firewall: Strengthening H-1B Compliance in a Heightened Enforcement EraRead more

October 14, 2025 | Seminar

Fragomen New York Breakfast Briefing - Business Immigration and Compliance: Key Updates and What Lies AheadRead more

September 5, 2025 | Awards

Partner Archana Iyer Wins "Innovation Award" at The New York Law Journal's 2025 New York Legal AwardsRead more
More related insights

Archana’s insights

November 5, 2025 | Webinar

Navigating Project Firewall: Strengthening H-1B Compliance in a Heightened Enforcement EraRead more

October 14, 2025 | Seminar

Fragomen New York Breakfast Briefing - Business Immigration and Compliance: Key Updates and What Lies AheadRead more

September 5, 2025 | Awards

Partner Archana Iyer Wins "Innovation Award" at The New York Law Journal's 2025 New York Legal AwardsRead more
More related insights

Archana’s insights

November 5, 2025 | Webinar

Navigating Project Firewall: Strengthening H-1B Compliance in a Heightened Enforcement EraRead more

October 14, 2025 | Seminar

Fragomen New York Breakfast Briefing - Business Immigration and Compliance: Key Updates and What Lies AheadRead more

September 5, 2025 | Awards

Partner Archana Iyer Wins "Innovation Award" at The New York Law Journal's 2025 New York Legal AwardsRead more
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Archana’s insights

November 5, 2025 | Webinar

Navigating Project Firewall: Strengthening H-1B Compliance in a Heightened Enforcement EraRead more

October 14, 2025 | Seminar

Fragomen New York Breakfast Briefing - Business Immigration and Compliance: Key Updates and What Lies AheadRead more

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Partner Archana Iyer Wins "Innovation Award" at The New York Law Journal's 2025 New York Legal AwardsRead more
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Archana’s insights

November 5, 2025 | Webinar

Navigating Project Firewall: Strengthening H-1B Compliance in a Heightened Enforcement EraRead more

October 14, 2025 | Seminar

Fragomen New York Breakfast Briefing - Business Immigration and Compliance: Key Updates and What Lies AheadRead more

September 5, 2025 | Awards

Partner Archana Iyer Wins "Innovation Award" at The New York Law Journal's 2025 New York Legal AwardsRead more
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T:+1 212 909 4128

F:+1 212 480 9930

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Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

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Archana’s insights

November 5, 2025 | Webinar

Navigating Project Firewall: Strengthening H-1B Compliance in a Heightened Enforcement EraRead more

October 14, 2025 | Seminar

Fragomen New York Breakfast Briefing - Business Immigration and Compliance: Key Updates and What Lies AheadRead more

September 5, 2025 | Awards

Partner Archana Iyer Wins "Innovation Award" at The New York Law Journal's 2025 New York Legal AwardsRead more
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Times Higher Education: Chaos’ Expected as New Visa Compliance Rules Now Due in June

Senior Immigration Manager Jonathan Hill notes that tighter UK visa compliance rules and new rating measures create additional challenges for universities.

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Partner Diana Quintas outlines key early career visa pathways and practical considerations for employers and graduates navigating entry-level immigration options.

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The Montreal office has added Partner Julie Lessard and Counsel Elsa Agostinho and Sophia Khanzadian to strengthen its immigration services.

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Destination Services Director Christine Sperr examines how housing market reforms, rent stabilization measures and cost-of-living dynamics in Saudi Arabia are influencing workforce mobility, compensation planning and long-term settlement strategies under Vision 2030.

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Latin America & the Caribbean Managing Partner Leonor Echeverria, Senior Associates Sarah Blackmore and Sonya Cole and Senior Regional Knowledge Manager Laura Weingort examine renewed energy interest in Venezuela and outline key immigration pathways, procedural constraints and strategic considerations for compliant talent deployment.

Learn more

Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: EU to Leverage Visas With New “Assertive Migration Diplomacy” Strategy

Senior Manager Andreia Ghimis highlights how the EU’s new migration strategy could create opportunities for employers while increasing compliance requirements.

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Spear's 500 Recognises Partner Julia Onslow-Cole

Partner Julia Onslow-Cole is recognised in the Spears 500 guide to leading private client advisers, reflecting her experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families and global businesses on complex UK and European immigration and mobility strategies.

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Arabian Gulf Business Insight: Saudi Business Visa Rejections Rise as Scrutiny Tightens

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Doyle’s Guide 2026: Fragomen Leaders Recognized as Leading Immigration Lawyers

Australia and New Zealand Managing Partner  Teresa Liu, Partner Charles Johanes, Practice Leaders Hedvika and Leader Ben Lear and Senior Associate Hannah Scanlan are recognized in the 2026 edition of Doyle’s Guide as leading immigration practitioners in Australia.

Learn more

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Fragomen Ranked Band 1 in the Chambers Global 2026 Guide

Fragomen is ranked Band 1 for Immigration: Business in the Chambers Global 2026 Guide, marking two decades of recognition since 2006. The firm is also the only firm ranked Band 1 in the Global: Multi-Jurisdictional Immigration category and receives additional individual recognitions in the USA: Business Immigration rankings.

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Bringing the Indonesian Diaspora Home: Insights on the New Global Citizenship Program

Senior Business Immigration Consultant Ryaihanny Sahrom and Business Immigration Consultant II Fahimah Muhammad examine Indonesia’s newly launched Global Citizenship of Indonesia (GCI) program and its introduction of long-term and indefinite permanent residence pathways for members of the Indonesian diaspora.

Learn more

Media mentions

Times Higher Education: Chaos’ Expected as New Visa Compliance Rules Now Due in June

Senior Immigration Manager Jonathan Hill notes that tighter UK visa compliance rules and new rating measures create additional challenges for universities.

Learn more

Video

Brazil: Early Career Visa

Partner Diana Quintas outlines key early career visa pathways and practical considerations for employers and graduates navigating entry-level immigration options.

Learn more

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Canadian Lawyer Magazine: Fragomen, Immigration Firm, Adds Julie Lessard as Partner in Montréal

The Montreal office has added Partner Julie Lessard and Counsel Elsa Agostinho and Sophia Khanzadian to strengthen its immigration services.

Learn more

Blog post

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Destination Services Director Christine Sperr examines how housing market reforms, rent stabilization measures and cost-of-living dynamics in Saudi Arabia are influencing workforce mobility, compensation planning and long-term settlement strategies under Vision 2030.

Learn more

Blog post

Under EU Review: Germany’s Visa Requirements Trigger Infringement Proceedings on Vander Elst Compliance

Manager Dr Adela Schmidt and Senior Associate Isabel Schnitzler analyse the European Commission’s infringement proceedings against Germany concerning its Vander Elst visa requirements for third-country nationals providing short-term cross-border services and explain why current compliance obligations remain unchanged.

Learn more

Blog post

Venezuela’s Energy Reset: Unlocking Opportunity, Managing Risk and Deploying Talent Strategically

Latin America & the Caribbean Managing Partner Leonor Echeverria, Senior Associates Sarah Blackmore and Sonya Cole and Senior Regional Knowledge Manager Laura Weingort examine renewed energy interest in Venezuela and outline key immigration pathways, procedural constraints and strategic considerations for compliant talent deployment.

Learn more

Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: EU to Leverage Visas With New “Assertive Migration Diplomacy” Strategy

Senior Manager Andreia Ghimis highlights how the EU’s new migration strategy could create opportunities for employers while increasing compliance requirements.

Learn more

Awards

Spear's 500 Recognises Partner Julia Onslow-Cole

Partner Julia Onslow-Cole is recognised in the Spears 500 guide to leading private client advisers, reflecting her experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families and global businesses on complex UK and European immigration and mobility strategies.

Learn more

Media mentions

Arabian Gulf Business Insight: Saudi Business Visa Rejections Rise as Scrutiny Tightens

Partner Abeer Al Husseini discusses increased scrutiny of Saudi business visas in AGBI, highlighting stricter review of short-term entry used for operational work and the implications for regional employers.

Learn more

Awards

Doyle’s Guide 2026: Fragomen Leaders Recognized as Leading Immigration Lawyers

Australia and New Zealand Managing Partner  Teresa Liu, Partner Charles Johanes, Practice Leaders Hedvika and Leader Ben Lear and Senior Associate Hannah Scanlan are recognized in the 2026 edition of Doyle’s Guide as leading immigration practitioners in Australia.

Learn more

Awards

Fragomen Ranked Band 1 in the Chambers Global 2026 Guide

Fragomen is ranked Band 1 for Immigration: Business in the Chambers Global 2026 Guide, marking two decades of recognition since 2006. The firm is also the only firm ranked Band 1 in the Global: Multi-Jurisdictional Immigration category and receives additional individual recognitions in the USA: Business Immigration rankings.

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