Kripa Upadhyay
Washington
Orbit Law PLLC
509 Olive Way, Suite 611
Seattle, WA 98101
United States
Tel: (206)623-3352
Email:
kripa@orbitlawpllc.com
Web:
www.orbitlawpllc.com
Ms. Upadhyay has several years of experience handling both U.S. immigration and nationality law cases. Named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine for every year from 2014-2018, her practice is devoted to family as well as employment and investment based immigration to the US.
As a first generation immigrant herself, she understands exactly how difficult it is for immigrants to adjust to a new country. Her knowledge and understanding of cultural sensitivity and her personal experience, in addition to her high success rate, have made her one of the most reliable and trusted immigration attorneys in her area of expertise. She has successfully helped reunite families through the firm’s family-based immigration services. Attorney Upadhyay has also provided immigration services to US businesses that hire skilled foreign workers and high net-worth individual investors who wish to operate their businesses and invest in the country.
In addition to handling and providing legal services to clients, Ms. Upadhyay frequently gives lectures at the Seattle University School of Law, Immigration Law class and clinic. She is active in the community and is involved in local immigrant communities, where she gives free seminars on immigration.
Ms. Upadhyay obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Seattle University School of Law in 2007. She is admitted and licensed to practice before the Board of Immigration Appeals, Washington State Supreme Court, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and District Court for the Western District of Washington.
Ms. Upadhyay is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) local chapter where she leads several committees; Washington State Bar Association (WSBA); WSBA Committee for Diversity; and a board member of the South Asian Bar Association of Washington.
Kripa was born in Nepal. She can converse in English, Hindi, Nepali, Urdu and Spanish.
- “Making the Transition from H-1B and EB-2 Backlogs to EB-5 Visa”, Event organized by ILW in Bellevue, WA, January 23, 2019.
- Panel Presentation: Assessing the Growth Appetite for Investment Migration in IndiaSolo Presentation:
Exploring Alternative Residency and Investment Pathways to the USA, Invest Immigration Summit (IIS), Mumbai, India, February 19 – 20, 2019 - Panel presentation on EB-5: Current Trends and Future Growth of the Migration by Investment Market, Invest in the USA (IIUSA) Global Banquet in Mumbai, India, February 20, 2019
- Panel presentation on EB-5: Current Trends and Future Growth of the Migration by Investment Market, IIUSA Global banquet in Dubai, UAE, February 24, 2019
- Exploring Alternative Residency and Investment Pathways to the US, Invest Immigration Summit (IIS) MENA, Dubai, UAE, February 25, 2019
- H-1B to EB-5 Event organized by ILW in Bellevue, WA, March 15, 2019
- High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI): How to Target Them Where They Work and Live and Transferring Their Funds, IIUSA Advocacy Conference Washington DC, May 06, 2019
- EB-5 Investors/UGlobal Immigration Expo, Mumbai, India, June 01, 2019
- Updates: The Intelligent Investor’s Guide to A Smooth Migration by Investment into the US, Invest Immigration Summit (IIS) Global Migration and Overseas Wealth Management Southeast Asia, Singapore, June 12, 2019
- Frequent guest lecturer at Immigration Law Clinic at Seattle University School of Law, 2011 – Present
- Introduction to Business Based Immigration Options, New Lawyer Education Bootcamp: Immigration, Washington State Bar Association, May 17, 2016
- “Advanced Issues in E-Investor Visa”, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Northwest Chapters Regional Conference, Seattle, WA, March 2016
- “J-1 Visa-Waivers and how to get them” American Immigration Lawyers Association, Northwest Chapters Regional Conference, Seattle, WA, March 2015
- “H-1B Techniques & Updates”, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Northwest Chapters Regional Conference, Portland, OR, February 2014
- Panel Presentation in Seattle University School of Law on Impact of Immigration Policy on Individuals and U.S. Economy, February 2014
- “Immigration Fundamental for Non-Immigration Attorneys”, Chair and Faculty speaker, Washington State Bar Association, January 2014
- “Preparing a Successful PERM/Labor Certification Application”, CLE Presentation at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Northwest Chapter Regional Conference, March 2013
- “Enhancing Your Skills for Practice in Municipal & District Court”, CLE Presentation on Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions at Washington State Bar Association, March 2012
- “Immigration Options for Foreign Investors” CLE Presentation for the King County Bar Association, Business Law Section, June 2012
Family Based Immigration:
- I-130: Petition for Relatives
- Immigration for Adopted Children
- K-Visa (Finace/Fiancee/Spouses of US Citizens)
- Adjustment of Status
- I-601/I-601-A Waivers
Business/Corporate Based Immigration:
- H-1B visas, including Conrad Waivers for doctors
- TN Treaty NAFTA visas
- L-1 visas
- R-1 religious worker visas
- E visas Treaty Traders/Investors
- PERM Labor Certification
- Schedule A Nurses
- Outstanding Researchers / Extraordinary Ability
- National Interest Waivers (NIW)
Removal/Humanitarian Immigration Options:
- Representation for Bond Proceedings
- Representation for Removal based cases
- Asylum
- U-Visa
- VAWA
Investor Based Immigration:
- E-1/E-2
- EB-5
Orbit Law, PLLC based in Seattle, Washington provides comprehensive services in Business, Employment and Immigration Law.
We help our clients navigate through the constantly changing labyrinth of immigration and nationality laws. Our practice includes handling cases for individuals, families, local businesses, and multinational corporations. We help our clients secure a wide range of non-immigrant and immigrant relief, including temporary visas, permanent residence, citizenship, and political asylum.
We pride ourselves in offering our clients individualized and thorough solutions because we understand that their stories are special and their circumstances unique. As first generation immigrants who have successfully maneuvered through the legal maze, we are better able to understand our clients’ expectations, fears, and limitations.
Our unrivaled combination of attention to detail, breadth of experience, immigrant background, foreign language proficiency, and cross-cultural sensibility distinguishes Orbit Law, PLLC from other law firms in the country.
We are proud to be able to provide services in English, Hindi, Nepali, Urdu and Spanish.