Richa Puri

Richa Puri

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 23 years

Immigration Lawyer at White Plains, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

50 Main Street, Ste 1000, White Plains, NY

About Richa

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

I assist individuals who face deportation (removal) due to criminal issues, marriage-based green card applications, individuals who have been deported applying for the necessary waivers to re-enter the U.S.. I also work with employers to apply for a variety of employment-based non-immigrant visas including H-1Bs and TN's for professionals, L-1As and L-1Bs for multi-national employees, and O-1s for those with extraordinary ability as well as immigrant visas for employees.

25 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2002

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Durkin & Puri

50 Main Street, Ste 1000, White Plains, NY, 10606

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Richa Puri's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (11)
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Posted by Val | May 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent!

Richa was extremely professional and helpful. She was contracted by my employer and I went through my H1B/EB2 under her guidance. I was highly satisfied with her timeliness, proactivity, ability to explain all the steps of this process, and attention to detail (she triple checked al my documents and ...let's say she.. consistently detected all my inconsistencies!). Thanks for being such a great partner on this immigration process, Richa.

Posted by Kris | October 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Detailed and honest support during my entire immigration journey

My husband and I hired Richa Puri in 2019 to assist us with our marriage-based green card interview. Richa was an exceptional and invaluable resource throughout our immigration proceedings in 2019. During our sessions, Richa consistently demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and unwavering dedi...cation to our success. She maintained honesty and transparency about our chances of success, which proved instrumental in our preparation. Richa diligently collected crucial legal and financial documentation and meticulously prepared us for the interview, anticipating potential questions. As a result, we successfully passed the interview and were granted a conditional green card. A few years later, I initiated the process of removing the condition on my green card myself. However, I received a request for additional evidence from USCIS. Consequently, I decided to hire Richa once again to assist me in responding to this request. Within a couple of months, Richa helped me compile a comprehensive collection of new evidence, which I promptly submitted to USCIS. She then meticulously prepared me for the interview, providing in-depth preparation for both straightforward and challenging questions. My petition was approved a few days later, allowing me to immediately apply for citizenship. In October 2024, I officially became an American citizen, marking the culmination of my immigration journey, all thanks to Richa Puri’s exceptional guidance and support. I want to express my deepest gratitude for everything Richa has done for me.

Posted by Thiago | September 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended!

Richa assisted me during a very delicate time of my life as an immigrant in the USA, and I deeply appreciate the professional and humane way she dealt my legal issue and personal insecurities on the matter. We kept in constant communication throughout my 2-year-long process, and Richa was always very... clear and direct when advising me on the next steps of the process. My issue has been resolved, and I am happy to say I will call her office again in the future when it's time to apply for citizenship.

Posted by Doug | May 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

TN + H1Bs

Richa has helped us with a TN and several H-1Bs. She has the knowledge you can only obtain from extensive experience and staying on top of changes in the legal landscape. She has navigated several complex cases for us, and all have been successful! Strongly recommend.

Posted by Pian | March 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Richa is awesome!

My boss hired Richa for my working visa and related immigration applications. She is very patient with us and gave very good advice .

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Richa Puri's Lawyer Endorsements

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Renee Tello

Immigration lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richa is a highly qualified and knowledgeable attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients. It is without hesitation that I endorse this lawyer."

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Anu Gupta

Immigration lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Irene Vaisman

Immigration lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richa is an experienced and knowledgeable professional. Fun and friendly personality and real knowledge of immigration law. I am happy to endorse her."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, Durkin & Puri, LLP

2009 - 2010

Partner, Yee Durkin & Puri, LLP

2008 - 2009

Associate, Beryy Appleman & Liden

2002 - 2008

Attorney, Spar & Bernstein, PC

Associations

2010 - Present

Westchester County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

SAKHI

pro bono immigration counsel for victims

2009 - Present

South Asian Bar Association of New York

Member

2003 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)

Co- Chair EOIR committee

Education

2001

Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of California - San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

NOMA

Immigration Options

Languages

Hindi

Activity

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