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Archana Iyer
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Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Contact information
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
1400 Broadway
New York NY 10018
United States
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.
Education
- Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Master of Law, 2007
- Government Law College, Bachelor of Law, 2006
More from Archana
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
November 5, 2025 | Webinar
