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Licensed in District of Columbia for 17 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2008

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Licensed in Virginia for 20 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2006

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Jennifer S. Varughese's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Administrative Law

Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Complicated N-400 applicaiton

I got in touch with Jennifer Varughese last year after reading her reviews in Avvo. At the time I met her, I was already working with another Lawyer but not happy with the existing lawyer's ability to write effectively. This is an incredibly important aspect given that almost every immigration matter... is contested administratively using written documents (affidavits, legal briefs etc.). Also, the original lawyer was 4 hours away and that added unneeded headache on my part when trying to get an in-person appointment. I am very glad I made a decision to meet Jennifer. As soon as I walked out of her office, I knew I was going to retain her as my counsel and I'm very glad that I did. It changed the course of my case with a positive outcome. It's also worth noting that I met with 4 immigration lawyers prior to settling with Jennifer as my counsel. Without getting into too much detail, my case was related to N400 application that took almost 4 years to get resolved. During the N-400 application process, I had to respond to a NOID, followed by a Denial Letter, and finally followed up by a N-336 hearing. During the hearing, Jennifer represented me and help me argue my case with the immigration officer (IO). After the hearing, IO was satisfied to a point where he reversed the prior denial and adjudicated my case in my favor. My case had an extensive factual events that went back almost 17 years. From the get-go I knew the USCIS had misinterpreted some of the facts in my case, but in order to meet all the burden I needed someone who can concisely and precisely articulate the factual events in the context of Immigration Law. In my opinion, this is an important aspect of administrative law and should be considered my everyone who is dealing with the USCIS. Jennifer is an excellent writer. She has an uncanny ability to take an event or fact from your case and concisely articulate that event along with the immigration law within her legal brief. Trust me, not everyone has the ability to articulate the fact in the context of law. This ability to write gives you an excellent legal advantage, especially if your case is complicated and extensive. Other benefits I have observed by Hiring Jennifer. 1. Jennifer and her team are extremely professional. You go to see a lawyer when you're in distress and need help. You definitely do not want to hire someone who is unprofessional and gives you run around for your money. 2. Very honest while charging time against your case. I'm very impressed on how transparent and thorough their billing process is. 3. Communication! Jennifer and her team are excellent at keeping their clients posted on the status of the case. During the time Jennifer worked on my case, she frequently emailed me or call me with any questions that she had. I really like the fact that she was getting the information directly from me and not through her paralegal(s). IMO, this was very impressive and equally effective pertaining my case. 4. Interview Preparation - Jennifer also took time to go over some of the possible questions that could be asked during the hearing. I felt that I was ready after our preparation meeting was over. 5. Detail Oriented - During my hearing, I forgot to mention my travel/re-entry dates going back 10 years. This fact was important because it could have given information to the IO to adjudicate my case sooner in my favor. Without any delay, she wrote a follow up note the very next day and faxed it the USCIS office in care of IO and I received my Oath letter 4 weeks later. I finally became a citizen of the United States as I've wanted for many years. I can finally participate in the political process after living in this country for 17 years. Now it really feels like home. Finally, I would highly recommend Jennifer Varughese to anyone who needs an immigration counsel due to her expertise, attention to detail and ability to understand your situation and build a case that is most appropriate.

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Jennifer S. Varughese's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer West

Immigration lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer Varughese has a skillful eye for detail and is well-experienced to successfully take on complicated immigration cases."

Federico Serrano

Immigration lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is a well respected immigration attorney and leader in the immigration bar. I have known her for 10+ years and can attest to her commitment to excellence in her immigration practice. I highly endorse her."

Caitlin Higgins

Immigration lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly endorse Ms. Varughese. She is a knowledgeable and experienced immigration law attorney who will fight to obtain the best possible results for her clients. I recommend Ms. Varughese to anyone seeking counsel in Virginia for immigration law matters."

Jonathan Sheldon

Immigration lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I work on matters involving the intersection of criminal and immigration law. I also speak at conferences in Virginia on the importance of knowing immigration consequences in criminal matters. When the criminal case is resolved I do not hesitate to send clients to Ms. Varughese - she is among the top immigration lawyers in Virginia - detailed, knowledgeable and meticulous in her work. I highly recommend her."

John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lawyers who donate time on sites like this have a passion for the law and a compassion for the people they serve. Kudos."

Hugo Valverde

Immigration lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jen for many years now on a personal and professional level. She is an outstanding immigration attorney that truly advocates for her clients."

Douglas Borthwick

Immigration lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

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."

Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Anneshia Miller Grant

Immigration lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Varughese is a highly sought after expert attorney in the area of immigration. As an attorney, she is a skilled and compassionate advocate for her clients. As an expert in Immigration law,Ms. Varughese is extremely knowledgeable and stays up to date on all recent developments in her field. I highly recommend Ms. Varughese."

Anna Lindemann

Immigration lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Varughese is an exceptionally knowledgeable attorney. Not only is she able to navigate this extremely complex field and fight for her clients, she is also very good at explaining to clients (and attorneys such as myself) the overlap between criminal law and immigration law. She goes above and beyond for her clients and is always eager to assist other attorneys as well. Time and again I have turned to her prior to advising a criminal client to make sure they understand the serious effects criminal charges and convictions can have on their immigration status. Ms. Varughese is always patient, helpful, and thorough. I give Ms. Varughese my highest endorsement."

Carolyn Eaton

Immigration lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer has a wealth of knowledge and experience in all areas of immigration law. She is a dedicated and compassionate attorney who works hard to get her clients the best possible result. I would highly recommend Jennifer Varughese to anyone in need of an immigration attorney."

Jonathan McHugh

Immigration lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"Experienced, skilled and dedicated, Ms. Varughese is a skilled advocate for her clients. She has a deep and complete knowledge of the law. I give Ms. Varughese my highest endorsement."

Robert D'Andrea

Immigration lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jennifer is an expert in the immigration field. She fights for the best possible result in her cases. I would have no hesitation recommending her to anyone in need of immigration representation."

Temitope Habib

Immigration lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Vijay Dinakar

Unknown lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Michael Plummer

Immigration lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer Varughese is an excellent attorney. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, and a leader in the immigration law community."

Margaret Miller

Immigration lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Danielle Snead

Immigration lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"A strong, compassionate, and knowledgeable advocate for her clients, I fully endorese Ms. Varughese."

H. Eugene Oliver

Immigration lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly endorse Jennifer for anyone in need of an immigration attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable about immigration law and an excellent advocate for her clients."

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