Akanksha Kalra

Akanksha Kalra

Immigration & Nationality Law Practice • Philadelphia, PA
ImmigrationEmployment LawHealthcarePersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(844) 262-7449
Address
1420 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, US

Professional

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.

About Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.

Credentials

Education
1997 University of Pennsylvania Law School
Languages
Hindi | Punjabi | Urdu

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2014 Top Contributor 2014, AVVO 2012 Awersome Attorney 2012 Award, Suburban Life Magazine
Publications
2014 www.akaimmigration.com Renewal of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) 2014 www.akaimmigration.com Work Authorization for H-4 Spouses 2011 Council of Indian Organizations of Greater Philadelphia Overview of the Indian Immigration System
Associations
2002 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association Montgomery County Bar Association
Speaking
2014 Norristown PA Preparing for Immigration Reform 2014 CLE, Montgomery Bar Association McJobs: Fanchising, Immigration & the Economy 2012 MBA Immigration Committee I-9 and Immigration Compliance issues for Employers 2011 Updates in Employment Law 2011 Immigration Updates - CLE Seminar
Updated: Mar 28, 2026