Inder S. Datta

Inder Datta brings a distinctive blend of law firm sophistication and in-house pragmatism to the practice of business immigration law. Based in the San Francisco office of Ogletree Deakins, Inder’s career has been shaped not only by years of traditional practice but also by his tenure leading an internal immigration team for a prominent experience engineering technology firm — a role that gave him firsthand insight into the operational realities, strategic pressures, and cross-functional dynamics that multinational companies face when moving talent across borders.

That in-house perspective sets Inder apart. Having sat on the client side of the table, he understands that immigration is rarely just an immigration question. It intersects with workforce planning, global mobility strategy, regulatory compliance, and business-critical timelines. He brings that holistic understanding to every engagement, counseling multinational organizations not merely on petition strategy but on how immigration decisions ripple through their broader operations.

Inder’s practice extends well beyond the traditional confines of employment-based immigration. While he is deeply experienced in nonimmigrant visa matters — including H-1B, L-1, TN, and E-3 petitions — and in the full spectrum of immigrant visa processes such as PERM labor certifications, I-140 petitions, and multinational manager and executive preference categories, his counsel reaches further. He advises on the complex, often interlocking challenges that arise when global companies seek to deploy and retain talent across multiple jurisdictions, managing inter-organizational relationships and guiding business units through high-stakes, time-sensitive immigration issues with a steady and strategic hand.

In short, Inder is not just an immigration lawyer — he is a trusted advisor to multinational enterprises navigating one of the most complex and consequential areas of modern business law.