Varsha M Kayi

Varsha M Kayi

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 13 years

Immigration Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Immigration, International Law, Domestic Violence

1140 3rd St. NE, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 13 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2012

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Location

Alight Legal PLLC

1140 3rd St. NE, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, 20002

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Varsha M Kayi's Reviews

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27 Client Reviews

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Posted by Remco | November 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Strongly recommended!

Varsha was our lawyer in the green card process, and she was unfailingly helpful at every step: prompt with emails, had (or found) good advice even when our questions were somewhat complicated, rigorous in checking documents, etc. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for help with immigration...-related questions.

Posted by Leslye | May 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Above and beyond exceptional

I worked with Varsha for my husband immigration case, her work is impeccable efficient, and professional but we won our case she helped me I liked how clear and specific she is in explaining each step and if you don’t understand she’ll explain it to you to understand advises you on any update anythin...g. She is an amazing attorney I highly highly recommend her

Posted by Gizachew | March 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Mr

Great Service, Best Lawyer, Committed to help Varsha and her Managing partner Lindsey are best lawyers in the DMV. They helped me in my immigration case which I have been granted and joined my family sooner than the expected waiting time. They were compassionate for my case and their feedback and r...eview for each piece of fine details in my case help me well organized all my documents. Replied for a phone call, text or email in very short time and updated me on the current changes of immigration Laws and policies. They are so professional that I highly recommend their service as an immigration lawyer.

Posted by Janet | March 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great service, attention to detail, great lawyer

Ms. Kayi helped my husband and myself with my green card application. If you are looking for a great immigration lawyer look no further. Ms. Kayi is absolutely amazing. Not only is she is extremely experienced and knowledgeable in the US immigration field, she was also very dedicated. She is always ...available via email or phone, answers all the questions in extreme details, and during meetings - she is always prepared and will spend extra time with you. She stayed in touch throughout the entire process and guided us until we were successful. My husband and I were very glad we chose Ms. Kayi as our lawyer and we highly recommend to use her services if you need help in your immigration process.

Posted by Eliane | March 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Lawyer in the DMV area; Amazing work and Great supporter

After consulting with a few lawyers (7 to be precise), I decided to check out Avvo and read DC lawyers review. I came accross Varsha’s profile and decided to setup an appointment. I had low expectations since most lawyers never made me feel like they will fight for me or cared about me or my case. Th...ey made feel that my case was hopeless since my asylum application had been rejected twice already and I was referred to immigration court. Varsha gave me hope again. She fought for me like no laywers had before. She was very present in every step of the way and provided emotional support as well. She is detailed-oriented and ask the right question. She was my trusted advisor and really knows and understands immigration laws. I hired her 3-4 months before my court hearing and we spent those 3-4 months gathering more and more evidences. She prepared me emotionally and was almost a therapeutic process for me as I shared things that I had buried deep inside for the longest time and never really shared with anyone. Fast forwarding July 2017, My court hearing went well and we won the case. I can never thank her enough for her support. I would recommend her service a 1000times as she saved my life. I am not living in fear anymore.

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Varsha M Kayi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kaitlyn O'Shaughnessy

Immigration lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Varsha is an excellent, detail-oriented attorney. I have worked with her on several matters, and she always has thoughtful and creative ways of approaching her cases. I regularly rely on her expertise for tricky consular processing cases."

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David Saffold

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney & Managing Partner, Alight Legal PLLC (formerly Kayi & Wilkes PLLC)

2013 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of David R. Saffold

2012 - 2016

Pro bono an, Torture Abolition and Survivor Support Coalition

2011 - 2011

Legal Intern, Catholic Charities Immigration Services

2011 - 2011

Judicial Law Intern, U.S. Dept Of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review

2011 - 2011

Law Clerk, Trow & Rahal

Associations

2014 - 2018

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - 2018

Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Affirmative Asylum

Granted

Defensive Asylum

Granted

Defensive Asylum

Granted

VAWA Petition

Approved

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Education

2008

George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Oxford University

International Human Rights Program

Languages

English

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