Clarissa Upadhyay focuses on immigration law, handling nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based cases, marriage and family-based cases, permanent residence status applications through the PERM system, and citizenship and naturalization applications. She represents both large multinational and small to mid-sized companies on the full range of employment-based immigration, ranging from nonimmigrant visa categories (H-1B, L-1A/B, E-3, E-2. TN, O-1, J-1) to permanent residence (PERM, National Interest Waivers, Extraordinary Ability/Outstanding Researcher, Multi-National Managers).
She works with investors and entrepreneurs on visa matters, including the EB-5 investor visa program for individuals investing in newly commercial enterprises or regional center projects. Clarissa guides investors and their families through all phases of the EB-5 immigration process.
Recognition & Leadership
Professional & Community Involvement
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
• Member, Asian American Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Association of Nepalis in Americas (ANA) Member
• Member, Asian Pacific American Bar Association – District of Columbia (APABA-DC)