Akanksha Kalra

Akanksha Kalra

3.7
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 23 years

Immigration Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Immigration

1420 Walnut Street, Suite 1188, Philadelphia, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2002

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Immigration & Nationality Law Practice

1420 Walnut Street, Suite 1188, Philadelphia, PA, 19102

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Akanksha Kalra's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Anja | October 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Helpful immigration lawyer

My husband and I worked with Akanksha for my immigration, which started in 2015. She was helpful throughout the process and connected with us in between to check in. She was always prepared and honest with us, and my immigration was completed without any issues in 2018, when we expected it would be. ...She’s knowledgeable in this field and i have referred her to those who need a NJ immigration lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional and skilled attorney

We had a great experience working with Akanksha, who helped make our immigration process as smooth as possible. From the beginning it was evident Akanksha has a deep level of expertise in the immigration field and an ability to identify what was important for our case. She is extremely knowledgeable ...and was able to thoroughly and candidly respond to all our (many) questions promptly and candidly. Would definitely recommend Akanksha!

Posted by Nikki | November 08, 2018 | Immigration

EXTREMELY RUDE AND ARROGANT

She is an extremely rude and arrogant attorney. She charged me $200 for 30 mins consultation. She was treating me like I have committed a huge crime. I just wanted some suggestions about visa applications. Please don't waste your money and seek consultation from someone better.

Posted by Paul | April 17, 2013 | Immigration

So helpful

Akanksha was amazing throughout the entirety of my recent green card application. She was extremely informative and her thoroughness was amazing and very comforting. I felt completely confident that I was at all times informed of what I had to do and what I could expect to happen throughout the proce...ss. With Akanksha's help what could have been a very stressful time in my life was turned into a very smooth and painless process.

Posted by Adrienne | April 12, 2013 | Immigration

review for Akanksha Kalra: highly recommended

Ms. Kalra recently handled my husband's green card case which was extremely complicated because of various factors having to do with our occupations, his old visa, and our date of marriage. Ms. Kalra successfully got us through this process where her expertise, professionalism, patience, and availabi...lity made us feel incredibly lucky to have her as our lawyer during this stressful time. She is no-nonsense and straight and to the point but also pleasant to speak and work with. This is why she is such a great attorney. Having her on our side made the entire process easier from filling out government forms to attending our actual interview. I have absolutely no reservations recommending Ms. Kalra and would highly encourage anyone to utilize her services.

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Akanksha Kalra's Lawyer Endorsements

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Janaan Hashim

Immigration lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Atty. Kalra is an intelligent and highly respected attorney in her field; I endorse her."

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Giacomo Behar

Immigration lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Kevin Landry

Immigration lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have reviewed many of Attorney Kalra's responses to complicated legal matters. Her thoughtful and insightful answers demonstrate that she has the utmost knowledge of Immigration law and is a passionate advocate for her clients. She is a great asset to the immigration bar and I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Anita Gurnani

Immigration lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable and diligent attorney!"

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Jason Pietryga

Immigration lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney and a highly respected one in the legal community."

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Rizwan Khalid

Immigration lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ajay Arora

Immigration lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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C. Abbott

Immigration lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Immigration lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Segal

Immigration lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Gonet

Immigration lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Burke

Immigration lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen several answers Ms. Kalra has left on this website. She demonstrates excellent knowledge of the law, as well as keen insight. She offers excellent advice."

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Stuart Smith

Immigration lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Akanksha is a very diligent, knowledgeable, thorough, and well prepared attorney who represents her clients' interests vigorously and effectively. I recommend her highly."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Kenneth Milner

Immigration lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Akanksha Kalra is amazing. When my daughter married an Irish citizen, our family relied upon Akanksha to assist him in his quest to obtain his "green card." Akanksha's advice was timely, clearly explained and always on point. In a field filled with concern and consternation, Akanksha provided comfort, clarity and confidence. I strongly endorse Akanksha as an attorney and as a person. Ken Milner"

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Ajay Arora

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Giacomo Behar

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C. Abbott

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Immigration lawyer

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Charles Meyer

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Rafael Zahralddin

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William Vandenberg

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top Contributor 2014, AVVO

2012

Awersome Attorney 2012 Award, Suburban Life Magazine

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Immigration & Nationality Law Practice

Associations

2002 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Montgomery County Bar Association

Education

1997

University of Pennsylvania Law School

Speaking Engagements

2014

Norristown PA

Preparing for Immigration Reform

2014

CLE, Montgomery Bar Association

McJobs: Fanchising, Immigration & the Economy

2012

MBA Immigration Committee

I-9 and Immigration Compliance issues for Employers

2011

Updates in Employment Law 2011

Immigration Updates - CLE Seminar

Publications

2014

www.akaimmigration.com Work Authorization for H-4 Spouses

2011

Council of Indian Organizations of Greater Philadelphia Overview of the Indian Immigration System

Languages

Hindi

Punjabi

Urdu

Activity

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