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 Miraf Kebede | March 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Supper Lawyer

She was amusing Lawyer for me, her communication with me was excellent , she respond my question wrightawy , she explain for me basic nessesary document what should I have to collect based on my case, she helped me with respect of my self determination and compassion, she tried her best to get fast i...nterview and it was sucssefull and effective. she understand my basic probelem and what I feel it especially I was so strefsssfull regarding my Son and she had empathy when I was talking about my stress. and she was she is supper I always recommend her.

Posted by Michael | March 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Varsha – I am ever so grateful to you, thank you so much!

Basically, I don’t have enough words to thank Varsha, my dearest attorney, who assisted me in getting my asylum approved in the U.S. She is such a special kind of a lawyer that makes the lawyer-client services to basically a human centered, effective, compassionate but professional relationship at al...l stages of the asylum process. As I went down the road with my case, I felt deep inside as if I’m dealing with a family member rather than a lawyer. I would tell her everything honestly and plainly and she will present it in a way it should be well representing my case for a successful end. Among the many best qualities, I am always grateful about the level of ease and fast communication that we had. I would call, text and email her, when I would be stressed-out knowing that she is there for me; and I would get a reply – that was guaranteed. As my wife was leaving in a foreign country with my son and the stress of distant relationship and longing started to accumulate, it became so unbearable for me, however, Varsha with outmost compassion and sympathy made a meaningful effort to expedite my case. Still, long after winning my case, if I have any question, concern, doubt or need clarification regarding my status and other paper works, Varsha is the first person I would officially approach for professional guide. I know she is always there for me. Kayi & Wilkes PLLC is by far the best choice one can make in presenting asylum cases to the USCIS office. They are really knowledgeable, professional, and extremely helpful coming to USCIS cases. As long as one is eligible for asylum, this office will give undivided attention and detailed approach in making sure the case gets its finest shape in presenting/submitting it and finally getting a timely/speedy approval. I’m a living witness. Varsha – I am ever so grateful to you, thank you so much! --- MBA

Posted by Miszem | March 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

They are great!

I hired them when I was applying for my asylum three years ago. Varsha was working for me. She was very knowledgeable for what she was doing, time oriented and took my case very seriously. With the help of her, I have granted my asylum, and my family and I live in USA without any fear. I feel like sh...e is my family since she was next to me at the time I was depressed and felt like I am help less. Thanks Varsha,

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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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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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