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Lakshmi Nayar
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Biography
Lakshmi Nayar was born in Kerala, India. At the age of 6, her family migrated to Perth, Western Australia, where she resided until moving to Dallas in 1998. Lakshmi graduated from Murdoch University, Western Australia in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Politics and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with Honors. In 1999, Lakshmi earned her Master of Laws (LL.M) from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Lakshmi's interest in U.S. immigration law originated from her own experiences as an immigrant to the United States. After studying U.S. immigration law at the University of Michigan, she began her career in the immigration field in 2000 by volunteering at local non-profit agencies that provide immigration assistance to low income immigrants. In 2001, she joined a small immigration firm in Dallas and helped to develop it into one of the largest full-service immigration law firms in the state of Texas. Prior to starting her own immigration law practice, Lakshmi was the managing attorney of this firm.
During the course of her 24+ year career in immigration law, Lakshmi has successfully handled a wide array of U.S. immigration and nationality matters. She has extensive experience with deportation defense (including cancellation of removal, 212(c) and 212(h) waivers for crimes, adjustment, de novo TPS claims, and bond hearings), family-based immigration (including adjustment of status and consular processing, fiancee visas and I-751s), waivers (for fraud, crimes, health-related bars, unlawful presence, and prior deportations), citizenship and naturalization, nonimmigrant visas, NACARA, and humanitarian relief (including DACA, temporary protected status, non-DACA deferred action, and parole). She also has a special interest in assisting immigrant survivors of domestic violence and other crimes obtain legal status in the United States.
Lakshmi is admitted to practice in New York and the Northern District Court of Texas. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She is fluent in Malayalam.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
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26 years | 2,500 cases
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Licensed in New York for 25 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2000
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Nayar & McIntyre, LLP
800 W Airport Freeway, Suite 1012, Irving, TX, 75062
Nayar & McIntyre, LLP
PO Box 601614, Dallas, TX, 75360
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Posted by PB | October 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
United our family
It's because of Ms. Nayar we are back together again as a family. Ours was a complex case (& probably a unique one) involving 2 complicated Immigrant visa cases, a naturalization case and guidance on a re-entry permit, all intertwined. It was a stressful phase of our lives with my family stuck outsi...
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Replied last October 18, 2021Congratulations to you and your family! I am so glad that you are now reunited. It has been our pleasure to be a part of your journey. I wish you all the very best!
Posted by Shlok | August 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Professional, organized, knowledgeable. She gets results!
Ms Nayar and her team helped us on the journey from visa to green card to citizenship. And we can’t thank her enough. You may think that all immigration lawyer have the same knowledge. That may be true. But the one that will get you results is the one that is extremely organized. Her team has a s...
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Replied last August 27, 2021You were both so wonderful to work with. Thank you for trusting us with this journey. We are so happy for you and wish you all the very best!
Posted by Shankar | July 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Extremely knowledgeable immigration lawyer!
Lakshmi is the best immigration lawyer you can find out there. She is very professional, and always works for the best interest of her clients. Trust me, she is the best immigration attorney out there. We spoke to many attorneys in DFW, and no one can beat her expertise, knowledge, and desire to help...
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Replied last July 22, 2021Thank you so much! It was our pleasure to help you on this journey.
Posted by Daniel | March 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Extremely professional and friendly
I am a South African who married a US citizen, and Lakshmi handled my sponsored green card case. The entire process took about a year (2019-2020) which is quite fast. Without her we would have had a harder time getting this done as it is is difficult to get the correct information and navigate the pr...
Posted by Tak | February 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highest level of professionalism and customer care
Ms. Nayar assisted me with my I-485 application. From my first consultation session with Ms. Nayar, I knew that I have found the perfect lawyer for my case. She offered advice on my possible options and on how I should proceed with my application. Throughout the process, she and her team guided me...
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Replied last February 02, 2021Thank you for your kind words. We are so happy with the outcome of your case. All the very best to you and your family!
Lakshmi Nayar's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Lakshmi is an exceptional attorney. She is very dedicated to her cases and is highly respected by her colleagues!"
"I endorse this lawyer. She is our firm's "go to" referral for immigration issues. She know the law and has the experience."
"I endorse this lawyer. With Lakshmi your case is in good hands. She is an expert in all facets of immigration law."
"Lakshmi Nayar is a wonderful advocate for her clients. Anyone who retains her will be represented by a zealous, bright, cheerful, and caring advocate. Lakshmi is highly regarded by other immigration lawyers in Dallas, Texas and nationwide."
"Lakshmi is a well known immigration attorney who works diligently and vigorously on each one of his case. She is honest, smart, hardworking. I strongly recommend her."
"Lakshmi is a wonderful immigration attorney-one of the best in our field. She gives each case her personal attention. Lakshmi is an expert in the immigration field. I strongly endorse Lakshmi!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mrs. Nayar for several years now and I can sincerely state that she is a brilliant immigration lawyer. She is honest, intelligent, and highly regarded as a true professional by her peers."
"I have known Lakshmi for five years. She is a zealous advocate for her clients. She is an experienced immigration attorney with an established successful law firm. She is professional, dedicated, and compassionate - I have referred cases to her in the past and she has done an exceptional job. I will continue to highly recommend her and her law firm if you have any immigration deportation, or removal cases."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I am pleased to endorse this lawyer. I have worked closely with Lakshmi on immigration matters in the past and was always impressed with her meticulous attention to detail, professionalism, and great passion for her work. I highly recommend her!"
"I endorse Ms. Nayar. Ms. Nayar is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of immigration and nationality law. She is intelligent, ethical and a well-respect attorney in the community. I know first-hand she has had many victories while representing clients in immigration court and with USCIS."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Lakshmi is an outstanding lawyer. She is extremely well respected in the legal community, and deservedly so. Once I get served with an NTA, I'm gonna hire her."
"I have known Lakshmi Nayar for several years, and have had the good fortune to work with her in the past, so I have first hand knowledge of the caliber of her work, as well as the manner in which she treats her clients. Lakshmi is one of the best immigration lawyers in the field. Her years of experience and success with highly complicated cases has earned her the respect of her peers and her clients. She cares about each one of her clients--they are not a number to her--they are people, and she treats them with the utmost respect. Being a great lawyer takes more than just knowing the law--which she does. It also means taking care of the needs and concerns of each and every client you represent. Lakshmi is an awesome attorney--I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer 100%. She is by far the most knowledgeable immigration attorney I know. She has served as an excellent mentor to me and SEVERAL others over the past 10 years. She is widely respected within the immigration community and is known for her ethical and compassionate representation. Lakshmi is passionate about immigration law and providing the best representation to her clients. Lakshmi is the most zealous advocate I know. She is not intimidated by complex facts or issues and in fact thrives on such challenges. It is my honor to call her my law partner."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Immigration - Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America®
2025
Immigration - Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America®
2024
Immigration - Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America®
2023
Immigration - Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America®
1999
Hessel E. Yntema Award, University of Michigan School of Law
1999
Scholarly Writing Award, University of Michigan School of Law
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Partner, Nayar & McIntyre, LLP
2001 - 2008
Managing Attorney, Reina & Bates
Associations
2018 - Present
Attorneys Serving the Community
2010 - Present
National Immigration Project
2003 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
2002 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association
2002 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Texas chapter)
2000 - Present
New York State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
K1 for foreign national with criminal convictions
Foreign national became eligible for K1 visa without waiver.
Education
1999
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
LLM
1997
Murdoch University, Western Australia
LLB
1997
Murdoch University, Western Australia
BA
Speaking Engagements
2025
State Bar of Texas: 23rd Annual Course: Advanced Immigration Law
Post-Election USCIS Updates
2024
Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
When Spit Hits the Fan During Adjustment of Status
2023
AILA Texas Chapter Spring Conference
I-601A Delays, Alternative Relief, and Death of a Petitioner
2023
21st Annual Advanced Immigration Law Conference
Family Based Immigration: Strategies and Updates
2022
20th Annual Conference on Immigration Law 101
Introduction to Family Sponsored Immigration
2021
University of Texas School of Law: 45th Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
Family Based Solutions in the midst of COVID-19
2021
State Bar of Texas: 19th Annual Law Course: Advanced Immigration Law
Family-Based Petitions: Planning and Strategies Part 1
2020
State Bar of Texas: 18th Annual Law Course: Advanced Immigration Law
Family Based Petitions
2019
State Bar of Texas - Immigration Law 101: Practical Basics for New Immigration Policies
Family Basics
2019
State Bar of Texas - 17th Annual Advanced Immigration Law Course
Course Director
2019
American Immigration Lawyers Association National Conference
Essential Terms and Concepts
2018
University of Texas School of Law - 2018 Fundamentals of Immigration and Nationality Law
Strategies and Practice Pointers for Family Based and Citizenship Cases in the Age of Enforcement
2018
State Bar of Texas - Immigration Law 101
Family Based Immigration
2017
State Bar of Texas - Immigration Law 101
Family Based Immigration
2017
American Immigration Lawyers Association - Interactive Workshop on Waivers Conference
Proving Hardship and Packaging the Waiver
2016
State Bar of Texas- Immigration Law 101 (2016)
Family Based Immigration
2016
State Bar of Texas - Handling Your First (or Next) Family Sponsored Immigration Case
Marriage 2: Possible Impediments to Marriage Based Immigration Case
2015
University of Texas School of Law - Immigration Law Conference 2015
Happily Never After
2015
State Bar of Texas- Immigration Law 101
Family Based Immigration
2012
University of Texas School of Law - Conference on Immigration Law
Hot Topics in Marriage-Based Immigration
2005
CLINIC Training
Good Moral Character in Naturalization Cases
2004
University of Texas School of Law - Immigration Law Conference
Affidavits of Support under INA 213A
Publications
1999
Languages
Malayalam
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is Form 131 required for I484 AOS if the applicant has F1 VIsa
27 Apr 2017
Q&A
Can someone with a scheduled oath ceremony for USA citizenship, be disqualified if they were arrested two weeks before the date?
24 Aug 2012