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Arit Dilip Butani

Partner


San Francisco/Irvine/Los Angeles

t:415.490.9052

f:415.490.9001

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Service Focus

  • Counseling and Advice
  • Immigration
  • Reductions in Force (RIFs)
  • Global Mobility
  • Employers' Rapid Response Team for DHS Raids

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Sports
  • Agriculture
  • Retail
  • Healthcare

Languages

  • Hindi
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Overview

Arit Butani is a seasoned advisor specializing in assisting employers with a wide array of immigration matters, ranging from employment-based and family-based immigration to citizenship and naturalization processes. With a deep understanding of the complexities involved, Arit offers strategic counsel on every aspect of the immigration journey.

His experience encompasses navigating visa applications, facilitating adjustments of status, and aiding in the removal of conditions on permanent residency. Arit is particularly adept at providing guidance on various visa categories, including Non-Immigrant Visas, and skillfully manages Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) cases, including preparing audit responses.

Furthermore, Arit is highly proficient in handling multinational or executive (I-140) petitions, as well as EB2 and EB3 immigrant visa petitions, ensuring that his clients' needs are met with precision and efficiency. Additionally, he provides invaluable assistance in ensuring compliance with employment verification (I-9) requirements, thus minimizing legal risks for his clients.

Arit represents clients in a diverse spectrum of industries, including finance, manufacturing, entertainment, technology, healthcare, professional services, and staffing agencies. Through his tailored approach and meticulous attention to detail, Arit ensures that each client receives personalized solutions that align with their specific goals and industry requirements.

Credentials

Education

  • J.D., 2007, Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
  • B.A., 2003, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

Bar Admissions

  • California
  • Washington

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Affiliations

Professional Activities

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • South Asian Bar Association – Northern California
  • State Bar of California
  • Washington State Bar Association

Insights

  • Event

    02/13/25

    Preparing for Potential Immigration Audits and Raids

    Arit Dilip Butani, Collin D. Cook, Brandon Kahoush

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  • Event

    02/11/25

    CA Hospitality Webinar Series | What Hospitality Employers Need to Know about Immigration Changes

    Arit Dilip Butani

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  • Insights

    02/07/25

    Federal Immigration Officials Announce H-1B Cap Registration Updates: 4 Key Points for Employers

    Arit Dilip Butani

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  • Event

    01/15/25

    2025 California Legislative & Case Law Update Webinar

    Aaron Olsen, Audrey Surridge, Arit Dilip Butani, Ron M. Pierce, Serineh Terzyan, Alyssa Graf

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  • Event

    01/09/25

    Fisher Phillips 2025 California Legislative & Case Law Update: Woodland Hills

    Nicole Kamm, Hannah Sweiss, Nicole Golob, Arit Dilip Butani, Serineh Terzyan, Alyssa Graf

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  • Insights

    12/23/24

    H-2 Visas Get Final Overhaul Before Change in Power in D.C. – 3 Biggest Changes for Employers

    Arit Dilip Butani, Cynthia J. Yarbrough

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  • Event

    12/12/24

    Fisher Phillips 2025 California Legislative & Case Law Update: Sacramento

    Benjamin M. Ebbink, Daniela Grado Contreras, Erin Price, Arit Dilip Butani, Ron M. Pierce, Rebecca Hause-Schultz

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  • Event

    12/11/24

    Fisher Phillips 2025 California Legislative & Case Law Update: Sacramento

    Benjamin M. Ebbink, David Witkin, William T. Okamoto, Arit Dilip Butani, Ron M. Pierce, Christopher Alvarez

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  • Event

    12/09/24

    Fisher Phillips 2025 California Legislative & Case Law Update: San Francisco

    Arit Dilip Butani, Megan F. Clark, Kiki Okpala, Ron M. Pierce, Jason Brown

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  • Event

    10/18/24

    Digital Nomad Visa: Cross-border remote work, tax and data privacy challenges

    Arit Dilip Butani, Nan Sato

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