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Varsha M Kayi
About Varsha
Biography
I am a human rights advocate and immigration attorney.
I am the co-founder of Alight Legal PLLC (formerly Kayi & Wilkes PLLC) where we represent individuals in a variety of immigration matters including asylum and other forms of humanitarian relief, family-based immigration, employment and student matters, and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals and Circuit Courts.
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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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Posted by Jules | June 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The best lawyer
Varsha is a brilliant immigration lawyer who was advised by my doctor. I was particularly impressed by her professionalism and sense of duty. I finished my case earlier than expected thanks to her meticulous and professional work. I will give full advise to anyone seeking an immigration lawyer.
Posted by Kifle | April 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent and Quality service.
- I have recieved excellent and quality service. I have get advanced my case three times . Finally won my case with in difficult situation .
Posted by Justin | April 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Outstanding Immigration Attorney
Varsha helped my wife and I throughout our green card process. She was outstanding to work with. Varsha is very knowledgeable, responds in a timely fashion and is extremely pleasant and helpful. I would offer the highest recommendation for any immigration-related needs.
Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Hard working lawyer
My friend recommended me to hire Varsha M Kayi while I have been with other lawyer that made me almost hopeless. She worked hard with honesty & told what I have to fulfill in order to proceed. She was well organized in all aspects to make things successful. She is the best lawyer & I strongly recomme...
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...
Varsha M Kayi's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
Kaitlyn O'Shaughnessy
Immigration lawyer
David Saffold
Immigration lawyer
Experience
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 AssociationMember
2013 - 2018
Women's Bar Association of the District of ColumbiaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Affirmative Asylum
Granted
Defensive Asylum
Granted
Defensive Asylum
Granted
VAWA Petition
Approved
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
Activity
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Q&A
Looking for someone to review two forms, a cover letter, & a list of documents, in response to the I-485 RFE letter.
14 Jun 2021
Q&A
How Do I Marry and Au Pair from South Africa?
12 Sep 2018
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I been living in USA for 15 years illegally. I enter the USA legally is there any way i can apply for legal status?
20 May 2014