Batya Ehrens

2012 - Current

Schwartz Ehrens Immigration Law PLLC

Founder, Immigration Attorney

Founded by L. Batya Schwartz Ehrens, Esq., our New York City - Manhattan-based full-service immigration law firm serves the mobility needs of individual and corporate clients around the world. We specialize in employment and family-based U.S. immigration (green cards and visas), as well as worksite compliance, and global mobility. We work with individuals and companies to help secure green cards and visas for foreign nationals seeking to live and work in the United States. ? ?Whether you are seeking to secure a green card or visa to work in the U.S., or you are looking to immigrate to the United States through marriage or a relative, we are available to plan and implement the best strategy for you.? ? A RECOGNIZED AUTHORITY IN THE FIELD Ms. Schwartz Ehrens is a passionate advocate for immigrants, and for economic growth through the contributions and ingenuity of immigrants. She is widely published and lectures on topics including: the DREAM Act; visa options for start-ups, techies and other entrepreneurs; issues affecting physicians; E-Verify; I-9 compliance; naturalization; and grassroots advocacy. In 2009, she co-edited The Immigration Compliance Book, a comprehensive reference book on worksite compliance and E-Verify. In 2014, she co-edited Forming and Operating an EB-5 Regional Center: A Guide for Developers and Business Innovators.

2011 - Current

CUNY School of Professional Studies

Immigration Law Adjunct Professor at CUNY School of Professional Studies

Business Immigration Law Courses

2008 - 2010

Pollack, Pollack, Isaac, & DeCicco, LLP

Immigration Attorney

Manage all employment-based immigration cases for corporate and individual clients including PERM/Labor Certifications and non-immigrant working visas; counsel corporate clients on I-9 compliance; prepare motions, appeals, and legislative updates to inform clients of changes in immigration policies.

2006 - 2008

Neil A. Weinrib & Associates, New York, NY

Immigration Attorney - Leam Lead

H-1B Team Leader: specialized in non-immigrant visas for individual and corporate accounts; managed H-1B team; counseled corporate clients on nonimmigrant visas and permanent residency; international adoption cases; prepared motions, appeals, and legislative updates.

2005 - 2006

Law Offices of Michael H. Markovitch, New York, NY

Immigration Law Consultant

Participated in client interviews, assisted in review of immigration petition documents for immigration proceedings.

2004

American University

J.D. / MBA (2004) | Law / International Business

Honors: Advanced Certificate Program in Immigration Law Studies

1999

Emory University

B.A. (1999) | International Relations and East Asian Studies

Activities: Study Abroad: Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka, Japan