Ms. Karishma Sharma is an experienced Immigration Paralegal at HSD Immigration Lawyer and has been an invaluable member of the firm since its founding. Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, Ms. Sharma earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Business from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign in 2019. She is currently pursuing her Juris Doctor degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Law.
Prior to working as an Immigration Paralegal, Ms. Sharma gained experience as an Intern and Legal Assistant for law firms such as Nass Roper & Levin, P.C., and Law Offices of Jay S. Sheth, LLC. In her role, Ms. Sharma provides comprehensive support on a wide range of employment– and family-based immigration matters, including PERM, H-1B, and green card filings. She also assists the firm’s attorneys with humanitarian immigration cases such as asylum, VAWA, and U-Visa applications, as well as immigration compliance and corporate filings.
Ms. Sharma is recognized for her attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and commitment to client service. Drawing on her background in political science and business, she approaches each case with efficiency, precision, and empathy—helping clients navigate complex immigration processes with confidence and clarity.




