- Divorce
- Adoption
- GuardianshipAvima Upreti, Esq., is an attorney at Chhetry and Associates. She has in-depth knowledge and experience in Immigration law, including Asylum, Cancellation of Removal, EB1/EB2, National Interest Waiver, H1B, PERM/Labor certification, F1 visa, VAWA, Adjustment of status, Consular process, Family law and guardianship proceedings.
- Child Abuse
- Criminal DefenseChhetry & Associates, P.C., a full service law firm, has taken pride in providing first-class representation for its clients since 1987. The Firm’s main office is located in midtown Manhattan, and the Firm maintains branch offices in Downtown Manhattan-Chinatown, Texas, and in Nepal. Our Firm is known for its expertise in Immigration and Nationality Law, but also provides excellent legal service in the fields of Personal Injury, Business Law and Contracts, Workers’ Compensation, Bankruptcy, Energy and Infrastructure, Criminal Defense, Family Law, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, and Commercial and Civil Litigation.
- DUI/DWI
- Sex Crimes
- Fraud
- Robbery
- Burglary
- White Collar Crimes
- Theft
- Misdemeanors
- Drug Crimes
- Assault
- Homicide
- Arson
- Forgery
- Money Laundering
- Prostitution
- Business DisputesKhagendra Gharti-Chhetry, Esq., the founding partner of Chhetry & Associates P.C. has been practicing law since 1987. He has extensive experience in immigration law matters, including litigation, divorce, business law, real estate and bankruptcy. For over twenty five years, Mr. Chhetry has been providing legal services to individuals, small and medium size businesses and corporations. His adept and successful handling of cases has earned him a good reputation among both his clients and colleagues. Mr. Chhetry is admitted to practice before the courts in the State of New York, United State District Courts for Southern and Eastern Districts, and before the Supreme Court of the United States. He is a member of several prestigious legal organizations, including American Bar Association, New York Bar Association, Nepal Bar Association, Indo-American Lawyers Association. He is also the President of Columbia University Alumni Association’s Nepal Chapter. Mr. Chhetry is the author of articles “Right of Self-Defense under the United Nations Charter” and “Juvenile Court—A Necessity in Nepal.” Mr. Chhetry received his J.D. from Fordham University, School of Law and his LL.M from Columbia University, School of Law, in New York City.
- Business TransactionsOur firm helps negotiate sales and purchases of businesses of all types and sizes, negotiate leases, draft contracts, structure loans, and handle complex business transactions. We conduct an extensive review of documents to ensure our clients’ rights are protected. We also assist clients in making business plans.
- Family ImmigrationWe work with all kinds of immigration issues including matters such as Asylum, Adjustment of status, Student Visa, Business Visa, Investor green card, Family based immigration, Marriage based green card, and Employment based immigration.
- Employment ImmigrationChhetry & Associates P.C. offers experienced and professional legal services to individuals and families facing immigration law issues. We work closely with each client to make an otherwise intimidating process smooth and worry-free. We work with all kinds of immigration issues including matters such as Asylum, Adjustment of status, Student Visa, Business Visa, Investor green card, Family based immigration, Marriage based green card, and Employment based immigration.
- Green Cards
- Student Visas
- Work VisasNO. A B-1 visa is reserved for Business visitors who are not allowed to be gainfully employed in the United States. B1 visa holders are limited in the actions that they may partake in while in the U.S. as a business visitor. In order for them to be able to work (gainful employment) while in the U.S. a work visa is required. An H-1B nonimmigrant visa is a work visa reserved for specialty occupation foreign workers.
- Personal InjuryWe regularly represent clients who are victims of personal injury claims. If you’ve been injured because of someone else’s recklessness or negligence, you should not have to manage your legal concerns while also trying to recover. Let us put our legal experience to work for you so that you can focus on your recovery.
- WillsWhen appropriate, we also encourage our clients to participate in Alternative Dispute Resolution, such as Mediation or Arbitration. We have successfully prosecuted and defended our clients’ interests in a myriad of disputes, including Commercial Law, Contracts, Corporate and Partnership Law, Personal Injury matters, Real Property Law, Will Contests and Trust litigation, etc.
- Bankruptcy