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Pratibha Agarwal

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Licensed for 13 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Immigration

Language

English Kannada

About

Pratibha Agarwal is the principal shareholder at Agarwal Law Group and advises institutional and individual clients in all areas of business and family-based immigration. Pratibha’s business immigration practice includes visas and corporate immigration services for employers, nonimmigrant visas for professionals, I-9 compliance, visas for athletes and persons of extraordinary ability, and EB-5 and other visa options for investors and entrepreneurs. Pratibha also assists individuals and families obtain permanent residency through family-based petitions, asylum adjustments, special immigrant juvenile petitions, and others. In addition, Pratibha handles U visas for victims of crimes and Violence Against Women Act self-petitioners. She also assists individuals in the naturalization process. Prior to founding the Agarwal Law Group, Pratibha was an attorney with the law firm of Jones Day in Washington, DC. She represented Fortune 500 companies in government investigations initiated by the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Federal Trade Commission. Pratibha is dedicated to giving back to her community and maintains an active pro bono practice. Pratibha is currently a volunteer at Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services and represents individuals fleeing gang violence in affirmative and defensive asylum proceedings. Pratibha was recognized by her peers and selected as a Rising Star by the Washington DC Super Lawyers Magazine in 2014 and 2015. In December 2011, Pratibha served as the guest speaker for the first naturalization ceremony presided by the Honorable Judge Robert Wilkins of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. 

Practices Areas

Immigration

Language

English Kannada

Contact

Agarwal Law Group4601 Fairfax Dr Ste 1200Arlington, VA, 22203-1559

Office: (703) 935-4785

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
August 8, 2019

What other people said is totally true. Mrs. Pratibah is the best in her field and you will not regret hiring her. I was charged with one felony theft and two petty theft and hired her company to represent me while applying for my OPT. I was very afraid, but she told me what I should do exactly. Hire a criminal lawyer and get the best outcome in order to not get a refusal from USCIS. She really took time to explain to me each scenarios and what would be best for me. I followed her advices with my criminal lawyer and guess what? I got my EAD card a week ago. I highly recommend her. She is always quickly responsive by emails or phone calls. She’s a compassionate, committed and hard-working lawyer. Thank you again for your support Mrs. Pratibah. You’re one of a kind!

Nishtha Jain
August 6, 2019

Pratibha is excellent and very knowledgeable attorney. I consulted her on matters on H1 and GC and she provided me great advice on how to proceed. I recommend her!

anonymous
July 30, 2019

I sought legal services from the Agarwal Law Group for a family reunification case that had dragged for 15 years. I found Pratibha Agarwal to be an extremely professional and knowledgeable immigration attorney. From the beginning, she was very clear about what the process entailed and let me know what to expect, including the firm’s billing process and fees, which were reasonable and had no hidden costs! As soon as Ms. Agarwal took on my case, she opened a line of communication with the embassy overseas and was able to have my file transferred to the location where my child resided. She followed with USCIS and the embassy continuously until the case was processed. Amazingly, this whole process only took a few months! I am very happy to say my child will be joining me in a few weeks – after 15 years of waiting!! I am extremely grateful to Ms. Agarwal and very satisfied with her handling of my case. She kept me informed throughout the whole process and responded to all my calls and emails promptly. She even conducted a virtual interview with my child in preparation for the interview with the embassy. She went above and beyond to reunite me with my child and I strongly recommend the Agarwal Group to anyone who has a difficult or longstanding immigration case. You will be in exceedingly good hands!

Sahban Rifai
July 12, 2019

We spent about an hour with Ms. Agarwal. Enquiring certain issues related to citizenship. She was so kind to answer all the questions professionally. Ms. Awarwal very pleasant person to talk to. I would recommend her for any immigration related issues

anonymous
May 14, 2019

I called Ms. Agarwal with a question concerning H1B visa applications. I appreciated that she took the time to return my call and discuss my issue. Although I was not her client, Ms. Agarwal was helpful and informative and did her best to help me in my search for legal representation. It is clear that she is extremely knowledgeable about her area of practice and is thoughtful about the assistance she is able to provide based on her expertise and the fact pattern of a particular case. I was also impressed with her honesty, integrity, and candor, which is significant given the limited time we communicated. I would certainly recommend Ms. Agarwal to anyone who needs legal advice on their H1B application.

anonymous
April 13, 2019

Pratibha was very helpful in determining ways I can legally stay and was liberal with her time as did not put a time limit on our consultation

Botho
April 12, 2019

Provided a great amount of insight and additional information in regards to A visas. Very helpful and friendly firm.

Rick
February 8, 2019

Pratibha is a very smart and comforting lawyer. Immigration is a very tricky and nerve-racking subject, and Pratibha broke it all down for us and showed us the way. She was articulate, friendly and a pleasure. And fantastic value for the money. Great counsel !

Abhishek
January 29, 2019

Ms Pratibha Agarwal is an exceptionally well attorney. I had many questions. She advised and answered all my questions patiently. She is knowledgeable in immigration matters. I strongly recommend Pratibha for all your immigration related queries and finding out the next course of action.

anonymous
December 4, 2018

Ms. Pratibha was exceptional in providing all the information that I needed in regards to my current US visa status. I would definitely recommend her for any Immigration related consultations in the Washington, DC metro area.

anonymous
August 8, 2019

What other people said is totally true. Mrs. Pratibah is the best in her field and you will not regret hiring her. I was charged with one felony theft and two petty theft and hired her company to represent me while applying for my OPT. I was very afraid, but she told me what I should do exactly. Hire a criminal lawyer and get the best outcome in order to not get a refusal from USCIS. She really took time to explain to me each scenarios and what would be best for me. I followed her advices with my criminal lawyer and guess what? I got my EAD card a week ago. I highly recommend her. She is always quickly responsive by emails or phone calls. She’s a compassionate, committed and hard-working lawyer. Thank you again for your support Mrs. Pratibah. You’re one of a kind!

Nishtha Jain
August 6, 2019

Pratibha is excellent and very knowledgeable attorney. I consulted her on matters on H1 and GC and she provided me great advice on how to proceed. I recommend her!

anonymous
July 30, 2019

I sought legal services from the Agarwal Law Group for a family reunification case that had dragged for 15 years. I found Pratibha Agarwal to be an extremely professional and knowledgeable immigration attorney. From the beginning, she was very clear about what the process entailed and let me know what to expect, including the firm’s billing process and fees, which were reasonable and had no hidden costs! As soon as Ms. Agarwal took on my case, she opened a line of communication with the embassy overseas and was able to have my file transferred to the location where my child resided. She followed with USCIS and the embassy continuously until the case was processed. Amazingly, this whole process only took a few months! I am very happy to say my child will be joining me in a few weeks – after 15 years of waiting!! I am extremely grateful to Ms. Agarwal and very satisfied with her handling of my case. She kept me informed throughout the whole process and responded to all my calls and emails promptly. She even conducted a virtual interview with my child in preparation for the interview with the embassy. She went above and beyond to reunite me with my child and I strongly recommend the Agarwal Group to anyone who has a difficult or longstanding immigration case. You will be in exceedingly good hands!

Sahban Rifai
July 12, 2019

We spent about an hour with Ms. Agarwal. Enquiring certain issues related to citizenship. She was so kind to answer all the questions professionally. Ms. Awarwal very pleasant person to talk to. I would recommend her for any immigration related issues

anonymous
May 14, 2019

I called Ms. Agarwal with a question concerning H1B visa applications. I appreciated that she took the time to return my call and discuss my issue. Although I was not her client, Ms. Agarwal was helpful and informative and did her best to help me in my search for legal representation. It is clear that she is extremely knowledgeable about her area of practice and is thoughtful about the assistance she is able to provide based on her expertise and the fact pattern of a particular case. I was also impressed with her honesty, integrity, and candor, which is significant given the limited time we communicated. I would certainly recommend Ms. Agarwal to anyone who needs legal advice on their H1B application.

anonymous
April 13, 2019

Pratibha was very helpful in determining ways I can legally stay and was liberal with her time as did not put a time limit on our consultation

Botho
April 12, 2019

Provided a great amount of insight and additional information in regards to A visas. Very helpful and friendly firm.

Rick
February 8, 2019

Pratibha is a very smart and comforting lawyer. Immigration is a very tricky and nerve-racking subject, and Pratibha broke it all down for us and showed us the way. She was articulate, friendly and a pleasure. And fantastic value for the money. Great counsel !

Abhishek
January 29, 2019

Ms Pratibha Agarwal is an exceptionally well attorney. I had many questions. She advised and answered all my questions patiently. She is knowledgeable in immigration matters. I strongly recommend Pratibha for all your immigration related queries and finding out the next course of action.

anonymous
December 4, 2018

Ms. Pratibha was exceptional in providing all the information that I needed in regards to my current US visa status. I would definitely recommend her for any Immigration related consultations in the Washington, DC metro area.

anonymous
August 8, 2019

What other people said is totally true. Mrs. Pratibah is the best in her field and you will not regret hiring her. I was charged with one felony theft and two petty theft and hired her company to represent me while applying for my OPT. I was very afraid, but she told me what I should do exactly. Hire a criminal lawyer and get the best outcome in order to not get a refusal from USCIS. She really took time to explain to me each scenarios and what would be best for me. I followed her advices with my criminal lawyer and guess what? I got my EAD card a week ago. I highly recommend her. She is always quickly responsive by emails or phone calls. She’s a compassionate, committed and hard-working lawyer. Thank you again for your support Mrs. Pratibah. You’re one of a kind!

Nishtha Jain
August 6, 2019

Pratibha is excellent and very knowledgeable attorney. I consulted her on matters on H1 and GC and she provided me great advice on how to proceed. I recommend her!

anonymous
July 30, 2019

I sought legal services from the Agarwal Law Group for a family reunification case that had dragged for 15 years. I found Pratibha Agarwal to be an extremely professional and knowledgeable immigration attorney. From the beginning, she was very clear about what the process entailed and let me know what to expect, including the firm’s billing process and fees, which were reasonable and had no hidden costs! As soon as Ms. Agarwal took on my case, she opened a line of communication with the embassy overseas and was able to have my file transferred to the location where my child resided. She followed with USCIS and the embassy continuously until the case was processed. Amazingly, this whole process only took a few months! I am very happy to say my child will be joining me in a few weeks – after 15 years of waiting!! I am extremely grateful to Ms. Agarwal and very satisfied with her handling of my case. She kept me informed throughout the whole process and responded to all my calls and emails promptly. She even conducted a virtual interview with my child in preparation for the interview with the embassy. She went above and beyond to reunite me with my child and I strongly recommend the Agarwal Group to anyone who has a difficult or longstanding immigration case. You will be in exceedingly good hands!

Sahban Rifai
July 12, 2019

We spent about an hour with Ms. Agarwal. Enquiring certain issues related to citizenship. She was so kind to answer all the questions professionally. Ms. Awarwal very pleasant person to talk to. I would recommend her for any immigration related issues

anonymous
May 14, 2019

I called Ms. Agarwal with a question concerning H1B visa applications. I appreciated that she took the time to return my call and discuss my issue. Although I was not her client, Ms. Agarwal was helpful and informative and did her best to help me in my search for legal representation. It is clear that she is extremely knowledgeable about her area of practice and is thoughtful about the assistance she is able to provide based on her expertise and the fact pattern of a particular case. I was also impressed with her honesty, integrity, and candor, which is significant given the limited time we communicated. I would certainly recommend Ms. Agarwal to anyone who needs legal advice on their H1B application.

anonymous
April 13, 2019

Pratibha was very helpful in determining ways I can legally stay and was liberal with her time as did not put a time limit on our consultation

Botho
April 12, 2019

Provided a great amount of insight and additional information in regards to A visas. Very helpful and friendly firm.

Rick
February 8, 2019

Pratibha is a very smart and comforting lawyer. Immigration is a very tricky and nerve-racking subject, and Pratibha broke it all down for us and showed us the way. She was articulate, friendly and a pleasure. And fantastic value for the money. Great counsel !

Abhishek
January 29, 2019

Ms Pratibha Agarwal is an exceptionally well attorney. I had many questions. She advised and answered all my questions patiently. She is knowledgeable in immigration matters. I strongly recommend Pratibha for all your immigration related queries and finding out the next course of action.

anonymous
December 4, 2018

Ms. Pratibha was exceptional in providing all the information that I needed in regards to my current US visa status. I would definitely recommend her for any Immigration related consultations in the Washington, DC metro area.

anonymous
August 8, 2019

What other people said is totally true. Mrs. Pratibah is the best in her field and you will not regret hiring her. I was charged with one felony theft and two petty theft and hired her company to represent me while applying for my OPT. I was very afraid, but she told me what I should do exactly. Hire a criminal lawyer and get the best outcome in order to not get a refusal from USCIS. She really took time to explain to me each scenarios and what would be best for me. I followed her advices with my criminal lawyer and guess what? I got my EAD card a week ago. I highly recommend her. She is always quickly responsive by emails or phone calls. She’s a compassionate, committed and hard-working lawyer. Thank you again for your support Mrs. Pratibah. You’re one of a kind!

Nishtha Jain
August 6, 2019

Pratibha is excellent and very knowledgeable attorney. I consulted her on matters on H1 and GC and she provided me great advice on how to proceed. I recommend her!

anonymous
July 30, 2019

I sought legal services from the Agarwal Law Group for a family reunification case that had dragged for 15 years. I found Pratibha Agarwal to be an extremely professional and knowledgeable immigration attorney. From the beginning, she was very clear about what the process entailed and let me know what to expect, including the firm’s billing process and fees, which were reasonable and had no hidden costs! As soon as Ms. Agarwal took on my case, she opened a line of communication with the embassy overseas and was able to have my file transferred to the location where my child resided. She followed with USCIS and the embassy continuously until the case was processed. Amazingly, this whole process only took a few months! I am very happy to say my child will be joining me in a few weeks – after 15 years of waiting!! I am extremely grateful to Ms. Agarwal and very satisfied with her handling of my case. She kept me informed throughout the whole process and responded to all my calls and emails promptly. She even conducted a virtual interview with my child in preparation for the interview with the embassy. She went above and beyond to reunite me with my child and I strongly recommend the Agarwal Group to anyone who has a difficult or longstanding immigration case. You will be in exceedingly good hands!

Sahban Rifai
July 12, 2019

We spent about an hour with Ms. Agarwal. Enquiring certain issues related to citizenship. She was so kind to answer all the questions professionally. Ms. Awarwal very pleasant person to talk to. I would recommend her for any immigration related issues

anonymous
May 14, 2019

I called Ms. Agarwal with a question concerning H1B visa applications. I appreciated that she took the time to return my call and discuss my issue. Although I was not her client, Ms. Agarwal was helpful and informative and did her best to help me in my search for legal representation. It is clear that she is extremely knowledgeable about her area of practice and is thoughtful about the assistance she is able to provide based on her expertise and the fact pattern of a particular case. I was also impressed with her honesty, integrity, and candor, which is significant given the limited time we communicated. I would certainly recommend Ms. Agarwal to anyone who needs legal advice on their H1B application.

anonymous
April 13, 2019

Pratibha was very helpful in determining ways I can legally stay and was liberal with her time as did not put a time limit on our consultation

Botho
April 12, 2019

Provided a great amount of insight and additional information in regards to A visas. Very helpful and friendly firm.

Rick
February 8, 2019

Pratibha is a very smart and comforting lawyer. Immigration is a very tricky and nerve-racking subject, and Pratibha broke it all down for us and showed us the way. She was articulate, friendly and a pleasure. And fantastic value for the money. Great counsel !

Abhishek
January 29, 2019

Ms Pratibha Agarwal is an exceptionally well attorney. I had many questions. She advised and answered all my questions patiently. She is knowledgeable in immigration matters. I strongly recommend Pratibha for all your immigration related queries and finding out the next course of action.

anonymous
December 4, 2018

Ms. Pratibha was exceptional in providing all the information that I needed in regards to my current US visa status. I would definitely recommend her for any Immigration related consultations in the Washington, DC metro area.