Nishtha Kohli
Associate Attorney
An attorney who accompanies you with empathy, strength, and clarity through every step of the immigration process.
Nishtha Kohli is an Associate Attorney at James Immigration Law. Her practice focuses on helping people move from fear and uncertainty toward stability and hope, guiding them with honesty, care, and a deep commitment to their future.
Nishtha decided to dedicate herself to immigration law with a clear purpose: to help people find stability, security, and a fair opportunity. Listening to her clients’ stories and witnessing their resilience is what drew her to this area of law and what keeps her committed to this work every day.
For her, each case represents a unique story that deserves to be heard and accompanied with respect and sensitivity.
She speaks English, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi, which allows her to connect closely with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Education and Experience
Nishtha has comprehensive academic training, with BBA, LL.B., and LL.M. degrees.
She is a member of AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) and is admitted to the New York State Bar.
Client Approach
Listen with empathy
Accompany with patience
Act with transparency
Nishtha’s approach is based on meeting each client where they are, taking the necessary time to understand their story, and clearly explaining what they can expect at each stage of the process. She firmly believes that honest information and humane treatment are essential to building trust.
Her goal is for each person to feel supported, informed, and genuinely cared for throughout their entire immigration journey.
Her Greatest Motivation
Transforming uncertainty into stability and hope
What motivates Nishtha most is helping someone move forward from fear toward a place of greater security and peace of mind. Knowing that her work can make a real difference in a person’s life—and often in the future of an entire family—is what gives meaning to her practice.
Every case she has handled has left a mark on her path as an attorney and has strengthened her commitment to service and justice.
Every person deserves a real opportunity to build a secure future.
Beyond Legal Practice
Outside of work, Nishtha enjoys reading and cooking. Many people are surprised to discover her creative side: in her free time, she likes to do crafts and knit, activities that allow her to disconnect and recharge.
She describes herself as empathetic, steady, and determined.
A Message from Nishtha
I'm here to accompany you, step by step.
I'm here to guide you through every stage of the process, because I firmly believe that all people deserve the opportunity to build a secure and hopeful future in this country.
Speak with our team today.