Anu Peshawaria is an Indian-American lawyer known for her practice in United States immigration law and her advisory work on legal matters concerning the Indian diaspora. She has been associated with the Supreme Court Bar Association of India and has practised before courts in both India and the United States.
Key facts
| Name | Anu Peshawaria |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian-American |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Areas of practice | United States immigration law; advisory services for the Indian diaspora |
| Bar affiliation | Supreme Court Bar Association of India |
Background
Peshawaria began her legal career in India, appearing before the Supreme Court of India and other courts before relocating to the United States, where she qualified to practise law. Her work straddles the two jurisdictions, with a particular focus on cases involving Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin.
Career
In the United States, Peshawaria's practice has centred on immigration matters, including visa categories, family-based petitions, and cases relating to non-resident Indians (NRIs). She has also been involved in legal aid initiatives aimed at members of the Indian community facing distress abroad, including assistance to women in transnational marriage disputes.
She has spoken at public forums and community events on issues of immigration policy, cross-border family law, and the rights of Indian citizens overseas.
Significance
Peshawaria's profile reflects the growing role of Indian-origin legal professionals who operate across Indian and American legal systems, particularly in addressing concerns of the wider Indian diaspora in matters where Indian and US laws intersect.
Related topics
- Indian diaspora
- Non-resident Indian and person of Indian origin
- Supreme Court of India
- United States immigration law
- Indian Americans
References
- Wikidata entity: Q58036426