Immigration counsel built on personal experience.
Attorney Arunima Datta knows the immigration journey firsthand. She brings that understanding — along with years of legal experience — to every case.
Arunima Datta, Esq.
Before she was an immigration attorney, Arunima Datta was an immigrant. That experience shapes everything about how she practices law — the empathy she brings, the preparation she prioritizes, and the clarity she provides at every step.
Arunima earned her law degree and began her legal career as a paralegal in high-volume immigration law firms, where she developed deep expertise across the full range of immigration matters. She went on to found AKT Law, LLC to offer the kind of personal, strategy-driven representation she believes every immigration client deserves.
Prior to founding AKT Law, Arunima served as Senior Associate Attorney at Saltzman & Evinch, PLLC, and held positions at several respected immigration practices including Butzel Long and Frank & Delaney Immigration Law. Her experience spans industries including technology, finance, healthcare, and academic research.
Today, she helps individuals, families, and employers with family-based petitions, employment visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-2), green card applications, naturalization, asylum, VAWA, U visas, and more. She is known for thorough preparation, honest case assessments, and responsive communication.
- Bar admission: Alabama State Bar
- Membership: American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
- Education: LL.M., Case Western Reserve University; B.A., University of Calcutta, India
- Languages: English, Bengali, Hindi
- Practice focus: Immigration law — family-based, employment-based, humanitarian, naturalization
- Office: Burlington, Massachusetts (serving clients nationwide)
How we work
Strategy-first approach
We assess your full situation before recommending a path, so you understand your options and risks upfront.
Thorough preparation
We build filings with strong documentation, clear narratives, and attention to detail that reduces delays and RFEs.
Clear communication
We set expectations on timelines, costs, and process so there are fewer surprises along the way.
Personal investment
As an immigrant herself, Arunima understands what’s at stake. Your case gets her direct attention.
"We felt supported from start to finish. The process finally made sense."
Let’s talk about your case.
Consultations are the fastest way to get clarity on options, risks, and timelines.