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Kripa Upadhyay

Orbit Law, PLLC | Orbit Law PLLC (By appointment only) • Redmond, WA
ImmigrationImmigration CompliancePersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(415) 691-2231
Address
2459 152nd Avenue NE, Redmond, WA, 98052, US

Professional

About

Kripa Upadhyay is the Founder and Principal Attorney at Orbit Law, PLLC, located in Redmond, WA. Serving clients throughout the Greater Seattle area and beyond, Kripa specializes in Immigration and Immigration Compliance, offering a comprehensive range of legal services tailored to meet the needs of both individuals and corporations. Focusing primarily on Corporate Immigration, Kripa collaborates closely with international investors, human resources teams, and global mobility professionals to enhance their immigration programs. She excels in developing effective strategies for recruiting and retaining foreign talent and provides expert guidance on immigration plans related to international mergers and acquisitions. Her extensive experience includes assisting major corporations in establishing compliant immigration visa programs, securing various short-term and long-term visas and residency options for their global workforce. In addition to her corporate work, Kripa is committed to assisting individuals with their immigration processes. She expertly navigates family-based petitions, such as Adjustment of Status and fiancé visas, as well as merit-based applications like the National Interest Waiver and EB-1 visas. As a first-generation immigrant from Nepal, Kripa possesses a unique understanding of the complexities and emotional nuances involved in the immigration journey. This personal experience, coupled with her team's diverse backgrounds and fluency in multiple languages, allows her to provide compassionate and personalized service to every client. At Orbit Law, PLLC, clients find not only skilled legal representation but also a supportive environment that truly understands their immigration needs.

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.

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Credentials

Education
2007 Seattle University School of Law Juris Doctor
Languages
Hindi | Urdu | Nepali | Spanish

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2016 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2015 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2014 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2014 Most Trusted Immigration Law Firm - Washington, Acquisition International- Global Mobility & Immigration Awards 2014 2011 Community Service Award, Washington State Bar Association
Associations
2015 - 2016 American Immigration Lawyers Association Chair of Programs 2014 - 2016 Joint Asian Judicial Evaluations Committee Member 2013 - 2014 American Immigration Lawyers Association Chair, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Committee 2012 - 2014 South Asian Bar Association of Washington Board Member 2012 - 2014 Committee on Diversity of the Washington State Bar Association Member
Speaking
2016 Northwest Immigration Law CLE Tips and Strategies for a successful Investor Visa 2015 AILA Regional Conference J-1 Visa: All You Need to Know About Waivers 2014 NW AILA Chapters Regional Conference H-1B Techniques and Updates 2014 Immigration Law Fundamentals for Attorneys Basics of Family Based Immigration 2013 Northwest AILA Chapter Conference Preparing a Successful PERM/Labor certification Application
Updated: Mar 26, 2026