Attorney at Law • Immigration Strategist • Founder & Principal Strategist
San Francisco Bay Area | Mumbai, Maharashtra | bswati19@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/swatilinabarik | twitter.com/SwatilinaBarik
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Licensed attorney in India with 9+ years of experience in U.S. immigration law, global mobility, and cross-border legal strategy. Advocate at the High Court of Mumbai (Nagpur Bench) and the Supreme Court of India. Founder of Visa Architect, specializing in strategic profile positioning for EB-1A, O-1, EB-2 NIW, and EB-5 visa petitions. Director at TerraBridge AI, driving AI-powered digital transformation in scholarly publishing for 120+ global partnerships & clients. Proven track record of leading complex employment-based immigration matters, building scalable legal frameworks, and mentoring legal teams across multinational organizations.
CORE COMPETENCIES
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U.S. Immigration Law |
Global Mobility Strategy |
USCIS Petition Drafting |
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EB-1A / O-1 / NIW / EB-5 |
Cross-Border Compliance |
Corporate Law & Governance |
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H-1B / L-1 / TN / E Visas |
AI & Legal Technology |
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution |
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Team Leadership & Mentoring |
Entrepreneurship Development |
Business Analysis & Strategy |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Founder & Principal Strategist Apr 2025 – Present
Visa Architect California, USA
- Shape and position client profiles for EB-1A, O-1, EB-2 NIW, and EB-5 petitions, building strong evidentiary foundations before the filing stage.
- Guide overall case direction alongside attorneys, ensuring petitions align with a clear, well-structured strategy.
- Built proprietary systems and processes for consistent, quality-driven case management across all engagements.
- Conduct honest client assessments on petition readiness, identifying profile gaps and structuring actionable development plans.
Director (CEO) Apr 2025 – Present
TerraBridge AI Chennai, India
- Lead a global team delivering AI-powered solutions in peer review, editorial workflows, ADA/WCAG accessibility, and digital content conversion for 120+ publishing clients worldwide.
- Drive strategic vision and execution, scaling operations and partnerships across North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Bridge leadership, technology, and content to ensure measurable impact in a rapidly evolving scholarly publishing ecosystem.
Advisor & Leader, Entrepreneur Development Dec 2025 – Present
Odisha Corporate Foundation Odisha, India
- Lead district-level entrepreneur development initiatives including mentorship, counselling, and financial literacy programs.
- Coordinate sustainability initiatives and institutional support, strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in underserved regions.
Arbitrator May 2025 – Present
Jupitice ODR Chandigarh, India
- Serve as a neutral, impartial decision-maker resolving disputes on an online dispute resolution platform.
- Review evidence, conduct hearings, interpret relevant laws, and issue binding decisions.
Solicitor & Advocate May 2018 – Present
Mumbai High Court (Nagpur Bench) & Supreme Court of India India
- Practice across writ petitions, civil suits, land matters, matrimonial cases, company law, appeals, bail applications, and other court proceedings at India’s highest judicial forums.
Vice President Legal & Business / Head of Operations & Legal Nov 2024 – Mar 2025
Open Venture California Bay Area
- Served as the organization’s senior legal authority, advising the CEO and Board on corporate law, regulatory exposure, and compliance risks.
- Led development of scalable legal frameworks for expansion, acquisitions, and international market entry.
- Designed operational models improving cross-functional efficiency, cost optimization, and risk mitigation for NRI relocation and U.S. settlement services.
- Implemented centralized legal documentation systems, improving audit readiness and contract lifecycle tracking.
- Supervised legal, HR, and operations teams; mentored cross-functional leaders and managed external counsel relationships.
Global Mobility Specialist Aug 2023 – Jul 2024
Deel Nagpur, India
- Managed end-to-end immigration workflows for O-1A, EB-1, TN, H-1B, AOS, N-400, RFEs, and EOR transitions for globally distributed teams.
- Built tailored case strategies aligned with evolving U.S. immigration policies to support founders, professionals, and business stakeholders.
- Acted as a primary liaison between clients, attorneys, and government entities, providing consistent case updates and issue resolution.
- Trained internal teams on documentation best practices and immigration process updates.
Sr. Immigration Executive Sep 2023 – Apr 2024
Mamann Sandaluk LLP Mumbai, India
- Supported a diverse portfolio of clients navigating complex U.S. and Canada immigration pathways at one of Canada’s leading immigration law firms.
- Assessed client backgrounds, advised on optimal immigration routes, and drafted/filed petitions with USCIS, consulates, and IRCC.
- Ensured full compliance with evolving immigration regulations; liaised with government agencies to resolve RFEs and delays.
Immigration Executive Mar 2023 – Apr 2024
Goel & Anderson Pune, India
- Drafted and compiled 100+ H-1B petitions including support letters, legal briefs, and technical memos with precision and legal accuracy.
- Conducted in-depth legal research using federal case law and online databases to support attorneys in case building.
Empanelled Advocate, Consumer Matters Jan 2020 – Sep 2023
Xiaomi Electronics Nagpur, India
- Represented Xiaomi in consumer disputes before State and National Consumer Commissions under Indian consumer protection laws.
Team Lead Manager / Immigration Executive Sep 2020 – Feb 2023
Gehi & Associates India (U.S.-based firm)
- Led preparation and review of petitions across H-1B, L-1, TN, E Visas, AOS, I-130, I-765, N-400, and consular/NVC processing.
- Responded to RFEs and coordinated client documentation to meet evolving USCIS requirements.
- Mentored and trained junior paralegals and legal assistants; reviewed filings for legal accuracy and formatting consistency.
- Supported firm operations through audit preparation, billing review, and QuickBooks reconciliation.
Immigration Consultant Aug 2021 – Jan 2022
Aeren LPO Chandigarh, India
- Reviewed complex U.S. immigration matters and handled affirmative and defensive asylum cases (Form I-589).
- Led training workshops on FOIA requests and immigration documentation best practices for junior professionals.
Global Mobility Consultant Feb 2021 – May 2021
Vitalize Solutions Delhi, India
- Managed filings for I-485, I-130, I-131, I-765, I-864, G-28, VAWA petitions (I-360), and appeals (I-290B).
- Acted as direct point of contact for clients, conducting intake, collecting evidence, and maintaining communication throughout the case lifecycle.
Law Enforcement Officer Jan 2020 – Sep 2020
The DMS Financial Services Ltd Nagpur, India
- Managed financial dispute cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act; coordinated with penal advocates and arbitration forums.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts, legal notices, and client agreements; conducted legal research on debt recovery and arbitration proceedings.
Solicitor-Advocate May 2018 – Aug 2020
Debt Recovery Tribunal Nagpur, India
- Handled debt recovery litigation and legal proceedings before the tribunal.
Legal Associate & Advocate May 2018 – Jan 2020
The Vidhistra Law Firm Nagpur, India
- Practiced before the Supreme Court, High Court, Debt Recovery Tribunal, CAT, District Court, NCLT, Consumer Forums, and Appellate Authorities.
Content Developer & Author Mar 2015 – Jul 2017
YourDOST Bengaluru, India
- Created SEO-optimized mental health and emotional wellness content in collaboration with experts, spanning blogs, social media, and multimedia.
EDUCATION
Master of Laws (LL.M.) 2017 – 2018
National Law University, Nagpur
Specialization: International Law, Banking, Corporate, Finance & Securities Law
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)2012 – 2017
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
Five-Year Integrated Law Degree
Advanced Diploma in Entrepreneurship & Management 2015 – 2016
Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
International Business
Diploma in Cyber Law 2014 – 2015
Asian School of Cyber Laws
Intellectual Property Law
PUBLICATIONS
- “Multinational Corporations and Human Rights Violations: Beyond Voluntarism”
- “Am I Cheating Myself?”
- “Not Too Hard, Not Too Easy, Just Right – Says The Goldilocks Principle”
- “How to Increase Motivation towards Goal”
- “Laws Relating to Abortion and Freedom of Choice of Women”
CERTIFICATIONS
- Consumer Protection Rights
- Intellectual Property Rights: Law and Management (Workshop)
- CLEP (College-Level Examination Program)
- Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights
- Intellectual Property Rights
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Bar Association (ABA) — Member since October 2025
- Young ICCA (International Council for Commercial Arbitration) — Member since October 2025
- Jupitice ODR — Empanelled Arbitrator since May 2025
- Supreme Court of India — Licensed Advocate
- Mumbai High Court, Nagpur Bench — Licensed Solicitor & Advocate
LANGUAGES
English (Full Professional) • Hindi (Full Professional) • Odia (Native) • Marathi (Native)
