Kripa Upadhyay
Immigration attorney · Redmond, WA · Admitted Washington 2005, bar no. Active Registration
About this attorney
Kripa Upadhyay is the Founder and Principal Attorney at Orbit Law, PLLC, a law firm based in the Greater Seattle area that serves clients across the U.S. and internationally. With 19 years of experience, her practice encompasses a broad spectrum of immigration matters, with a current focus on corporate immigration law. Ms. Upadhyay earned her Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law in 2007. Throughout her career, she has received notable recognition, including being named a "Rising Star" in 2014, 2015, and 2016. In 2014, Orbit Law, PLLC was honored as the "Most Trusted Immigration Law Firm - Washington," and Kripa herself received a Community Service Award in 2011. Kripa is dedicated to providing comprehensive and strategic legal counsel, guiding her clients through complex immigration processes with expertise and a client-centered approach. She strives to achieve favorable outcomes for individuals and businesses navigating the intricacies of immigration law.
Throughout their legal career, Kripa has concentrated their practice on complex immigration filings, including green card legal assistance and investment visa legal assistance. Having graduated from Seattle University School of Law, they bring rigorous statutory analysis, thorough evidentiary documentation, and meticulous case preparation to every client petition before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and regional Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) immigration courts.
Recognizing that immigration matters are deeply personal and critical to their clients' future, Kripa maintains transparent communication and accessible counsel throughout every stage of the legal process. Their office conducts thorough initial case evaluations, helps clients understand potential risks and timelines, and provides clear, personalized guidance from initial petition submission through interview representation and appellate review.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
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Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
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Consultations
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Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
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Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
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