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Akanksha Kalra

Philadelphia, PA

Licensed for 19 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Immigration

Language

Hindi Punjabi Urdu

About

Akanksha Kalra, Esquire practices exclusively in the area of immigration and nationality law and provides legal representation to businesses and individuals throughout the United States. She has successfully represented information technology companies, businesses, hospitals, schools, universities, non-profit organizations, and other entities in immigration matters. Her clients range from computer professionals, engineers, architects, entrepreneurs, scientists, researchers, healthcare workers to international entertainers, artists and athletes. Akanksha works with businesses in developing immigration strategies and policies to manage an international workforce and ensure corporate compliance. She regularly advises corporate clients on the impact of immigration regulations on their business and human resource needs. Akanksha has been a Pennsylvania resident for twenty one years. She is dedicated to community service and serves on many civic associations and boards. She is a volunteer for numerous non-profit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area and has contributed many pro-bono efforts on behalf of various groups.Specialties: Business nonimmigrant work visas and permanent residence (“green cards”); Immigration Employment Compliance issues; IRCA and I-9 requirements (employee verification, recordkeeping and documentation); Corporate Immigration Policy; Family based permanent resident ("green card") matters; Naturalization and Citizenship issues.

Practices Areas

Immigration

Language

Hindi Punjabi Urdu

Contact

Immigration & Nationality Law Practice1420 Walnut StreetSuite 1188Philadelphia, PA, 191021420 Walnut StreetSuite 1188Suite 1188Philadelphia, PA, 19102

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Anja
October 12, 2020

My husband and I worked with Akanksha for my immigration, which started in 2015. She was helpful throughout the process and connected with us in between to check in. She was always prepared and honest with us, and my immigration was completed without any issues in 2018, when we expected it would be. She’s knowledgeable in this field and i have referred her to those who need a NJ immigration lawyer.

anonymous
March 18, 2020

We had a great experience working with Akanksha, who helped make our immigration process as smooth as possible. From the beginning it was evident Akanksha has a deep level of expertise in the immigration field and an ability to identify what was important for our case. She is extremely knowledgeable and was able to thoroughly and candidly respond to all our (many) questions promptly and candidly. Would definitely recommend Akanksha!

Samya Mirghani
March 5, 2017

We hired Akanksha for assistance with employment based green cards last year. She and her assistant were always available to answer our questions, and were very professional and knowledgable throughout the process, and we strongly recommend Akanksha to anyone.

Akshay
September 2, 2015

I was very impressed with Akanksha's legal services and I highly recommend her. My case was handled very professionally and without any confusion or glitches. She clearly articulated the entire process, was up front and honest about everything, replied to queries quickly, and kept me up to date through every step. She was highly organized and very punctual with all communication and paperwork.

Abhirupa
August 27, 2015

She is very helpful. She handled my case very efficiently. She is very patient and listens to each and every point of case.On the day of my consultation decided to give my case to her . I would obviously recommend her to others.

Usman
May 17, 2013

She is one of those lawyer who doest ask for consultation fee before answering the call. She was immediately available to answer any questions that we had during our legal problem. She went over our the complexity of our case and explained it in great simiplicitic way to help us understand our options. I would highly recommend Akanksha to anybody that needs a good lawyer. I recommend her to anyone needs a immigration lawyer.

Paul
April 16, 2013

Akanksha was amazing throughout the entirety of my recent green card application. She was extremely informative and her thoroughness was amazing and very comforting. I felt completely confident that I was at all times informed of what I had to do and what I could expect to happen throughout the process. With Akanksha's help what could have been a very stressful time in my life was turned into a very smooth and painless process.

Adrienne
April 12, 2013

Ms. Kalra recently handled my husband's green card case which was extremely complicated because of various factors having to do with our occupations, his old visa, and our date of marriage. Ms. Kalra successfully got us through this process where her expertise, professionalism, patience, and availability made us feel incredibly lucky to have her as our lawyer during this stressful time. She is no-nonsense and straight and to the point but also pleasant to speak and work with. This is why she is such a great attorney. Having her on our side made the entire process easier from filling out government forms to attending our actual interview. I have absolutely no reservations recommending Ms. Kalra and would highly encourage anyone to utilize her services.

anonymous
March 28, 2019

If you are seeking professional service and want to be treated with respect and care, I wouldn't recommend her. I am glad I read these reviews. When I think about it, we are paying her thousands of dollars to be treated badly. Being a lawyer also takes humility and empathy and she is no where close to have these two things. I talked to many different law firms which were very professional compared to her. Having a degree, title and money, doesn't make you a good attorney or a good human being. I hope she reads this.

Nikki
November 8, 2018

She is an extremely rude and arrogant attorney. She charged me $200 for 30 mins consultation. She was treating me like I have committed a huge crime. I just wanted some suggestions about visa applications. Please don't waste your money and seek consultation from someone better.

Anja
October 12, 2020

My husband and I worked with Akanksha for my immigration, which started in 2015. She was helpful throughout the process and connected with us in between to check in. She was always prepared and honest with us, and my immigration was completed without any issues in 2018, when we expected it would be. She’s knowledgeable in this field and i have referred her to those who need a NJ immigration lawyer.

anonymous
March 18, 2020

We had a great experience working with Akanksha, who helped make our immigration process as smooth as possible. From the beginning it was evident Akanksha has a deep level of expertise in the immigration field and an ability to identify what was important for our case. She is extremely knowledgeable and was able to thoroughly and candidly respond to all our (many) questions promptly and candidly. Would definitely recommend Akanksha!

Samya Mirghani
March 5, 2017

We hired Akanksha for assistance with employment based green cards last year. She and her assistant were always available to answer our questions, and were very professional and knowledgable throughout the process, and we strongly recommend Akanksha to anyone.

Akshay
September 2, 2015

I was very impressed with Akanksha's legal services and I highly recommend her. My case was handled very professionally and without any confusion or glitches. She clearly articulated the entire process, was up front and honest about everything, replied to queries quickly, and kept me up to date through every step. She was highly organized and very punctual with all communication and paperwork.

Abhirupa
August 27, 2015

She is very helpful. She handled my case very efficiently. She is very patient and listens to each and every point of case.On the day of my consultation decided to give my case to her . I would obviously recommend her to others.

Usman
May 17, 2013

She is one of those lawyer who doest ask for consultation fee before answering the call. She was immediately available to answer any questions that we had during our legal problem. She went over our the complexity of our case and explained it in great simiplicitic way to help us understand our options. I would highly recommend Akanksha to anybody that needs a good lawyer. I recommend her to anyone needs a immigration lawyer.

Paul
April 16, 2013

Akanksha was amazing throughout the entirety of my recent green card application. She was extremely informative and her thoroughness was amazing and very comforting. I felt completely confident that I was at all times informed of what I had to do and what I could expect to happen throughout the process. With Akanksha's help what could have been a very stressful time in my life was turned into a very smooth and painless process.

Adrienne
April 12, 2013

Ms. Kalra recently handled my husband's green card case which was extremely complicated because of various factors having to do with our occupations, his old visa, and our date of marriage. Ms. Kalra successfully got us through this process where her expertise, professionalism, patience, and availability made us feel incredibly lucky to have her as our lawyer during this stressful time. She is no-nonsense and straight and to the point but also pleasant to speak and work with. This is why she is such a great attorney. Having her on our side made the entire process easier from filling out government forms to attending our actual interview. I have absolutely no reservations recommending Ms. Kalra and would highly encourage anyone to utilize her services.

anonymous
March 28, 2019

If you are seeking professional service and want to be treated with respect and care, I wouldn't recommend her. I am glad I read these reviews. When I think about it, we are paying her thousands of dollars to be treated badly. Being a lawyer also takes humility and empathy and she is no where close to have these two things. I talked to many different law firms which were very professional compared to her. Having a degree, title and money, doesn't make you a good attorney or a good human being. I hope she reads this.

Nikki
November 8, 2018

She is an extremely rude and arrogant attorney. She charged me $200 for 30 mins consultation. She was treating me like I have committed a huge crime. I just wanted some suggestions about visa applications. Please don't waste your money and seek consultation from someone better.

Anja
October 12, 2020

My husband and I worked with Akanksha for my immigration, which started in 2015. She was helpful throughout the process and connected with us in between to check in. She was always prepared and honest with us, and my immigration was completed without any issues in 2018, when we expected it would be. She’s knowledgeable in this field and i have referred her to those who need a NJ immigration lawyer.

anonymous
March 18, 2020

We had a great experience working with Akanksha, who helped make our immigration process as smooth as possible. From the beginning it was evident Akanksha has a deep level of expertise in the immigration field and an ability to identify what was important for our case. She is extremely knowledgeable and was able to thoroughly and candidly respond to all our (many) questions promptly and candidly. Would definitely recommend Akanksha!

Samya Mirghani
March 5, 2017

We hired Akanksha for assistance with employment based green cards last year. She and her assistant were always available to answer our questions, and were very professional and knowledgable throughout the process, and we strongly recommend Akanksha to anyone.

Akshay
September 2, 2015

I was very impressed with Akanksha's legal services and I highly recommend her. My case was handled very professionally and without any confusion or glitches. She clearly articulated the entire process, was up front and honest about everything, replied to queries quickly, and kept me up to date through every step. She was highly organized and very punctual with all communication and paperwork.

Abhirupa
August 27, 2015

She is very helpful. She handled my case very efficiently. She is very patient and listens to each and every point of case.On the day of my consultation decided to give my case to her . I would obviously recommend her to others.

Usman
May 17, 2013

She is one of those lawyer who doest ask for consultation fee before answering the call. She was immediately available to answer any questions that we had during our legal problem. She went over our the complexity of our case and explained it in great simiplicitic way to help us understand our options. I would highly recommend Akanksha to anybody that needs a good lawyer. I recommend her to anyone needs a immigration lawyer.

Paul
April 16, 2013

Akanksha was amazing throughout the entirety of my recent green card application. She was extremely informative and her thoroughness was amazing and very comforting. I felt completely confident that I was at all times informed of what I had to do and what I could expect to happen throughout the process. With Akanksha's help what could have been a very stressful time in my life was turned into a very smooth and painless process.

Adrienne
April 12, 2013

Ms. Kalra recently handled my husband's green card case which was extremely complicated because of various factors having to do with our occupations, his old visa, and our date of marriage. Ms. Kalra successfully got us through this process where her expertise, professionalism, patience, and availability made us feel incredibly lucky to have her as our lawyer during this stressful time. She is no-nonsense and straight and to the point but also pleasant to speak and work with. This is why she is such a great attorney. Having her on our side made the entire process easier from filling out government forms to attending our actual interview. I have absolutely no reservations recommending Ms. Kalra and would highly encourage anyone to utilize her services.

anonymous
March 28, 2019

If you are seeking professional service and want to be treated with respect and care, I wouldn't recommend her. I am glad I read these reviews. When I think about it, we are paying her thousands of dollars to be treated badly. Being a lawyer also takes humility and empathy and she is no where close to have these two things. I talked to many different law firms which were very professional compared to her. Having a degree, title and money, doesn't make you a good attorney or a good human being. I hope she reads this.

Nikki
November 8, 2018

She is an extremely rude and arrogant attorney. She charged me $200 for 30 mins consultation. She was treating me like I have committed a huge crime. I just wanted some suggestions about visa applications. Please don't waste your money and seek consultation from someone better.