Archana-Iyer

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Archana Iyer

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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

Moderator, “Panel: Global Mobility in times of Crisis: building resilient, agile, and future-ready programmes.” GME Live | Americas 2026, 27 May 2026.

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

May 6, 2026 | Forum

Fragomen Networking Cocktail Event: Navigating Immigration in a Global Workforce - Workforce Retention Strategies for Sustainable GrowthRead more

April 2, 2026 | Meeting

Fragomen & Italy-America Chamber of Commerce (IACC): Navigating the Evolving U.S. Immigration Landscape – Trends and Strategic SolutionsRead more

November 5, 2025 | Webinar

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

May 6, 2026 | Forum

Fragomen Networking Cocktail Event: Navigating Immigration in a Global Workforce - Workforce Retention Strategies for Sustainable GrowthRead more

April 2, 2026 | Meeting

Fragomen & Italy-America Chamber of Commerce (IACC): Navigating the Evolving U.S. Immigration Landscape – Trends and Strategic SolutionsRead more

November 5, 2025 | Webinar

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

May 6, 2026 | Forum

Fragomen Networking Cocktail Event: Navigating Immigration in a Global Workforce - Workforce Retention Strategies for Sustainable GrowthRead more

April 2, 2026 | Meeting

Fragomen & Italy-America Chamber of Commerce (IACC): Navigating the Evolving U.S. Immigration Landscape – Trends and Strategic SolutionsRead more

November 5, 2025 | Webinar

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

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  • English
  • Hindi
  • Marathi

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[email protected]

T:+1 212 909 4128

F:+1 212 480 9930

New York

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Archana’s insights

May 6, 2026 | Forum

Fragomen Networking Cocktail Event: Navigating Immigration in a Global Workforce - Workforce Retention Strategies for Sustainable GrowthRead more

April 2, 2026 | Meeting

Fragomen & Italy-America Chamber of Commerce (IACC): Navigating the Evolving U.S. Immigration Landscape – Trends and Strategic SolutionsRead more

November 5, 2025 | Webinar

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

T:+1 212 909 4128

F:+1 212 480 9930

New York

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Archana’s insights

May 6, 2026 | Forum

Fragomen Networking Cocktail Event: Navigating Immigration in a Global Workforce - Workforce Retention Strategies for Sustainable GrowthRead more

April 2, 2026 | Meeting

Fragomen & Italy-America Chamber of Commerce (IACC): Navigating the Evolving U.S. Immigration Landscape – Trends and Strategic SolutionsRead more

November 5, 2025 | Webinar

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

T:+1 212 909 4128

F:+1 212 480 9930

New York

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Archana’s insights

May 6, 2026 | Forum

Fragomen Networking Cocktail Event: Navigating Immigration in a Global Workforce - Workforce Retention Strategies for Sustainable GrowthRead more

April 2, 2026 | Meeting

Fragomen & Italy-America Chamber of Commerce (IACC): Navigating the Evolving U.S. Immigration Landscape – Trends and Strategic SolutionsRead more

November 5, 2025 | Webinar

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