MahsaAliaskari
Partner
Immigration
maliaskari@seyfarth.com
Mahsa represents national and international employers in connection with immigration-related employment matters, providing practical and innovative strategies and immigration practices that account for business realities.
More About Mahsa
To compete in a global setting, organizations have to be able to attract and employ the right talent. Mahsa leads engagements and immigration portfolios for manufacturing, life sciences, financial services, and technology companies. Mahsa partners with stakeholders to identify, develop, and implement immigration sponsorship programs to get the people they need, where they need them, and when they need them.
Understanding that significance of practical immigration compliance, in this context, Mahsa also represents companies facing government investigations or audits, and she works proactively with companies to develop immigration policies and conduct internal assessments with compliance in mind.
As an immigrant, Mahsa and her family experienced the US immigration process on a personal level. She knows and understands what individual employees are experiencing as they go through their immigration journey. First-hand experience combined with a history for running a business early on in her life provides Mahsa with unique insight into what it takes to not only keep the doors open, but to succeed as a business with practicality being foremost in her decisions. That business mindset and sense of pragmatism guides Mahsa's work today as an attorney. As a lawyer practicing and focusing on both the visa and benefits side of immigration as well as compliance, her perspective and guidance on immigration programs and portfolios incorporate a wholistic approach that combines compliance with a business mindset.
Mahsa takes advantage of technology and platforms to provide transparency and dependability to her clients. With a strong foundation and platform, she is able to spend time understading how the business operates to ensure she is a true partner.
Mahsa is part of an amazing platform where attorneys, paraprofessionals, and operations team members across offices energize each other to continuously innovate. The level of collaboration among some of the thought leaders in immigration is truly exceptional and rewarding.
As an immigrant, Mahsa and her family experienced the US immigration process on a personal level. She knows and understands what individual employees are experiencing as they go through their immigration journey. First-hand experience combined with a history for running a business early on in her life provides Mahsa with unique insight into what it takes to not only keep the doors open, but to succeed as a business with practicality being foremost in her decisions. That business mindset and sense of pragmatism guides Mahsa's work today as an attorney. As a lawyer practicing and focusing on both the visa and benefits side of immigration as well as compliance, her perspective and guidance on immigration programs and portfolios incorporate a wholistic approach that combines compliance with a business mindset.
Mahsa takes advantage of technology and platforms to provide transparency and dependability to her clients. With a strong foundation and platform, she is able to spend time understading how the business operates to ensure she is a true partner.
Mahsa is part of an amazing platform where attorneys, paraprofessionals, and operations team members across offices energize each other to continuously innovate. The level of collaboration among some of the thought leaders in immigration is truly exceptional and rewarding.
- JD, American University, Washington College of Law
Dean's fellow for the Center for Human Rights and Human
1998 Inter-American Human Rights Moot Court Competition
Assistant Publications Editor, Law Journal
American University Outstanding Publications Award - BA, George Mason University
Government and Politics
- Not admitted to practice in California. Practice limited to immigration and nationality law.
- Virginia
- Virginia Supreme Court
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210 Seyfarth Attorneys Chosen as Leaders in Their Fields by Best Lawyers in America 2024
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) for Immigration Law (2022-2024)
- American Bar Association
- Virginia Bar Association
- Invest In the USA
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Co-Author, "Executive Order: A Real Shift in Immigration and AI, or Just AI Creation?," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 10, 2023)
- Co-Author, "USCIS to Drastically Change Processing of Employment Applications for L-2, E, and H-4 Nonimmigrant Spouses," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 12, 2021)
- "USCIS Premium Processing Fee Increase," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 16, 2020)
- Co-Author, "FAQ - New Proclamation Suspending Entry of H-1B, L-1, J-1, and H-2B Nonimmigrant," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 24, 2020); Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 23, 2020)
- Co-Author, "A Win for Dreamers: Supreme Court Rejects Bid to end DACA," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 19, 2020)
- "USCIS to Reopen Offices on June 4th," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 24, 2020)
- Co-Author, "It Shall be Tweeted, It Shall be Written: Temporary Suspension of Immigrant Entry," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 23, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Executive Order on Temporary Suspension of Immigrant Visas Announced," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 21, 2020)
- Co-Author, "F-1 Student Workers & COVID-19 Impacts on Employment," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 16, 2020)
- "USCIS FY 2021 H-1B Cap Selections & Filing Window," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 1, 2020)
- "USCIS Office Closures Updates- as of April 1, 2020," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 1, 2020)
- Co-Author, "SSA Office Closures and the Impact on SSN Issuance For Foreign Nationals," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 27, 2020)
- Co-Author, "COVID-19 Immigration Updates From the Agencies," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 26, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Recap of Recent Immigration-Related Updates from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, and Department of Labor," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 26, 2020)
- "California Continues to Shine Under ICE’s Spotlight," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 15, 2018)
- "Déjà vu – Possible Government Shutdown and Impacts on Immigration," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 19, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Newest Administration Target – U.S. Visa Waiver Program," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 4, 2018)
- "Targeted ICE Investigations - In It For The Long Haul With Record $95 Million Plea Deal For I-9 Violations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October9, 2017); Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 9, 2017); Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 24, 2017)
- Co-Author, "Employers Must Use New I-9 by September 18, 2017," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 19, 2017); Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 19, 2017)
- Co-Author, "2017 California Labor and Employment Legislative Update: What to Watch," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 18, 2017)
- Co-Author, "Without Greater Investor Protection, EB-5 Is Unsustainable," Law360 (October 28, 2016)
- Co-Author, "Why Are Employers of H and L Professional Workers Paying a $600 Million Tab For Border Security and Now for 9/11 First Responders?" Immigration Daily (August 2010)
- "CBP joins ICE and USCIS in effort to reduce fraud and misuse of the H-1B and L-1 visa programs," Association of Corporate Counsel (March 2010)
- Co-Author, "2008: The Year of Increased Worksite Enforcement, " ABA Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice Section’s Homeland Security: Legal and Policy Issues (2009)
- Co-Author, "Congress Launches Assault on the Intracompany Transferee," Immigration Law Today (November/December 2003)
- "What You Should Know About the IRS, SSN & ITIN," ILW.COM (October 16, 2003)
- "U.S. Asylum Laws applied to Battered Women Escaping Islamic Countries," The American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy and the Law (2000)
- Co-Speaker, “Business Immigration Developments and Their Implications on Employers,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 21, 2024)
- Co-Speaker, "Unlocking Opportunities: Navigating the New Era of U.S. Immigration," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 7, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "Compliance ICEd Coffee: Chatting About I-9s as we Return to Business," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 28, 2020)
- Co-Presenter, "Immigration & Presidential Proclamations - What it Means for the Business Community," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 26, 2020)
- Co-Presenter, "Business Immigration Pop-Up Series: Getting Your Key Employees Into the U.S. Under the 'Exceptions' to the Visa and Entry Bans and the National Interest 'Exemption'," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 20, 2020)
- Co-Presenter, "New Immigration Executive Order Affecting Federal Contractors and Subs: Trojan Horse or Window Dressing?," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 14, 2020)
- Co-presenter, "Immigration Compliance Life Cycle Series Session 5: Contingent Workforce & Joint Employer Liability," Webinar, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 28, 2018)
- "Session 2: A Tale of Two Migraines: The I-9 and E-Verify," The Immigration Compliance Life Cycle Series, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Webinar and In-Person Event, San Francisco, CA (November 30, 2017)
- "Session 1: To Ask or Not To Ask - How Far Can You Go Pre-Hire?," The Immigration Compliance Life Cycle Series, Webinar, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 18, 2017)
- “How to Prepare Your Clients for Potential Raids,” Webinar, presented by American Immigration Lawyers Association (July 18, 2017)
- Speaker, “Visas 101: The Process, Procedures and Law,” Pincus Professional Education, Los Angeles, CA (February 16, 2017)
- Speaker, “2017 AILA Employer Compliance and Worksite Enforcement Conference” American Immigration Lawyers Association, Scottsdale, AZ (February 10-11, 2017)
- Panelist, “EB-5 Program Overview,” NES Financial Innovation Summit, Los Angeles, CA (February 2, 2017)
- Panelist, “Capital Inflow: Bridging the Cultural Gap,” Los Angeles Annual Foreign Investment Forum (BISNOW) (July 14, 2016)
- Panelist, “Issues, Challenges, and Trends in the EB-5 Program,” The EB-5 Summit For Attorneys and Developers, Los Angeles, CA (ILW) (February 26, 2016)
- "Current EB-5 Climate & Trends," EB-5 Investment Visa Match-Making Forum (April 19, 2013)
- "Orange County Capital Markets Program on EB-5," Urban Land Institute's Capital Markets Initiative Council Meeting (April 10, 2013)
- Panelist, "Basics of EB-5: Preparing Individual Investor Petitions," EB-5 Conference with U.S. Congressman Lamar Smith, Newport Beach, CA (July 30, 2012)
- Panelist, "Arizona Immigration Law Issues," Business Counsel, Inc. Member Conference, Scottsdale, AZ (April 30, 2011)
- Speaker, "What's New in 2011? Discrimination, Including IRCA I-9 Provisions, Wageand Hour, Labor Law," Southern California Wine Country, Society for Human Resources Association (SHRM) (February 2011)
- Speaker, "Act Now or Put Your Business at Risk: Latest Topics of Current Employer Liability," Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce (May 2010)
- Speaker, "DHS Regulations," California Restaurant Association Board of Directors Meeting (August 2007)
- Speaker, "The World of Immigration: From the Entertainment Perspective," ALI ABA Entertainment, Arts & Sport Law Conference (January 25, 2007)
- Quoted, "Managing H-1B Workers During COVID-19," SHRM (April 20, 2020)
- Quoted, "Visa Crackdown Boosts Job Market for Immigration Lawyers," Bloomberg Law (September 28, 2018)
- Quoted, “EB-5 investors take advantage of last-minute window to get in under old rules,” 89.3 KPCC (October 16, 2016)
- Quoted, “Why Foreign Investment in LA is here to stay,” Bisnow (August 31, 2016)
- Quoted, “EB-5 Program Extended With No Changes,” Bisnow (December 16, 2015)
"My heartfelt thanks to everyone; this would not have been possible without our tremendous team effort and this success is all the more meaningful and celebratory given the current climate." —Client feedback
"Mahsa: I wanted to thank you for today's training—it was a success! You did an excellent job. The presentation was clear, concise, and very well put together. The business greatly appreciated it and felt that the materials you provided, in addition to the training itself, will be a valuable resource moving forward for them. It's been a long process to get everyone comfortable with what they need to do and what steps need to be taken, and you stepped in and quickly put this together and conveyed all of the important information in an easy to understand format and in an setting that was interactive and highly informative. Thanks for stepping in and getting this accomplished for us." —Client feedback
Mahsa represents national and international employers in connection with immigration-related employment matters, providing practical and innovative strategies and immigration practices that account for business realities.
More About Mahsa
To compete in a global setting, organizations have to be able to attract and employ the right talent. Mahsa leads engagements and immigration portfolios for manufacturing, life sciences, financial services, and technology companies. Mahsa partners with stakeholders to identify, develop, and implement immigration sponsorship programs to get the people they need, where they need them, and when they need them.
Understanding that significance of practical immigration compliance, in this context, Mahsa also represents companies facing government investigations or audits, and she works proactively with companies to develop immigration policies and conduct internal assessments with compliance in mind.
As an immigrant, Mahsa and her family experienced the US immigration process on a personal level. She knows and understands what individual employees are experiencing as they go through their immigration journey. First-hand experience combined with a history for running a business early on in her life provides Mahsa with unique insight into what it takes to not only keep the doors open, but to succeed as a business with practicality being foremost in her decisions. That business mindset and sense of pragmatism guides Mahsa's work today as an attorney. As a lawyer practicing and focusing on both the visa and benefits side of immigration as well as compliance, her perspective and guidance on immigration programs and portfolios incorporate a wholistic approach that combines compliance with a business mindset.
Mahsa takes advantage of technology and platforms to provide transparency and dependability to her clients. With a strong foundation and platform, she is able to spend time understading how the business operates to ensure she is a true partner.
Mahsa is part of an amazing platform where attorneys, paraprofessionals, and operations team members across offices energize each other to continuously innovate. The level of collaboration among some of the thought leaders in immigration is truly exceptional and rewarding.
As an immigrant, Mahsa and her family experienced the US immigration process on a personal level. She knows and understands what individual employees are experiencing as they go through their immigration journey. First-hand experience combined with a history for running a business early on in her life provides Mahsa with unique insight into what it takes to not only keep the doors open, but to succeed as a business with practicality being foremost in her decisions. That business mindset and sense of pragmatism guides Mahsa's work today as an attorney. As a lawyer practicing and focusing on both the visa and benefits side of immigration as well as compliance, her perspective and guidance on immigration programs and portfolios incorporate a wholistic approach that combines compliance with a business mindset.
Mahsa takes advantage of technology and platforms to provide transparency and dependability to her clients. With a strong foundation and platform, she is able to spend time understading how the business operates to ensure she is a true partner.
Mahsa is part of an amazing platform where attorneys, paraprofessionals, and operations team members across offices energize each other to continuously innovate. The level of collaboration among some of the thought leaders in immigration is truly exceptional and rewarding.
- JD, American University, Washington College of Law
Dean's fellow for the Center for Human Rights and Human
1998 Inter-American Human Rights Moot Court Competition
Assistant Publications Editor, Law Journal
American University Outstanding Publications Award - BA, George Mason University
Government and Politics
- Not admitted to practice in California. Practice limited to immigration and nationality law.
- Virginia
- Virginia Supreme Court
Related Services
Related Key Industries
Related News & Insights
-
Webinar
Mar 21, 2024
Business Immigration Developments and Their Implications on Employers
-
Webinar
Dec 7, 2023
Webinar Recording: Unlocking Opportunities: Navigating the New Era of U.S. Immigration
-
Legal Update
Nov 10, 2023
Executive Order: A Real Shift in Immigration and AI, or Just AI Creation?
-
Recognition
08/17/2023
210 Seyfarth Attorneys Chosen as Leaders in Their Fields by Best Lawyers in America 2024
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) for Immigration Law (2022-2024)
- American Bar Association
- Virginia Bar Association
- Invest In the USA
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Co-Author, "Executive Order: A Real Shift in Immigration and AI, or Just AI Creation?," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 10, 2023)
- Co-Author, "USCIS to Drastically Change Processing of Employment Applications for L-2, E, and H-4 Nonimmigrant Spouses," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 12, 2021)
- "USCIS Premium Processing Fee Increase," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 16, 2020)
- Co-Author, "FAQ - New Proclamation Suspending Entry of H-1B, L-1, J-1, and H-2B Nonimmigrant," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 24, 2020); Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 23, 2020)
- Co-Author, "A Win for Dreamers: Supreme Court Rejects Bid to end DACA," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 19, 2020)
- "USCIS to Reopen Offices on June 4th," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 24, 2020)
- Co-Author, "It Shall be Tweeted, It Shall be Written: Temporary Suspension of Immigrant Entry," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 23, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Executive Order on Temporary Suspension of Immigrant Visas Announced," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 21, 2020)
- Co-Author, "F-1 Student Workers & COVID-19 Impacts on Employment," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 16, 2020)
- "USCIS FY 2021 H-1B Cap Selections & Filing Window," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 1, 2020)
- "USCIS Office Closures Updates- as of April 1, 2020," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 1, 2020)
- Co-Author, "SSA Office Closures and the Impact on SSN Issuance For Foreign Nationals," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 27, 2020)
- Co-Author, "COVID-19 Immigration Updates From the Agencies," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 26, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Recap of Recent Immigration-Related Updates from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, and Department of Labor," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 26, 2020)
- "California Continues to Shine Under ICE’s Spotlight," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 15, 2018)
- "Déjà vu – Possible Government Shutdown and Impacts on Immigration," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 19, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Newest Administration Target – U.S. Visa Waiver Program," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 4, 2018)
- "Targeted ICE Investigations - In It For The Long Haul With Record $95 Million Plea Deal For I-9 Violations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October9, 2017); Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 9, 2017); Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 24, 2017)
- Co-Author, "Employers Must Use New I-9 by September 18, 2017," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 19, 2017); Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 19, 2017)
- Co-Author, "2017 California Labor and Employment Legislative Update: What to Watch," BIG Immigration Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 18, 2017)
- Co-Author, "Without Greater Investor Protection, EB-5 Is Unsustainable," Law360 (October 28, 2016)
- Co-Author, "Why Are Employers of H and L Professional Workers Paying a $600 Million Tab For Border Security and Now for 9/11 First Responders?" Immigration Daily (August 2010)
- "CBP joins ICE and USCIS in effort to reduce fraud and misuse of the H-1B and L-1 visa programs," Association of Corporate Counsel (March 2010)
- Co-Author, "2008: The Year of Increased Worksite Enforcement, " ABA Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice Section’s Homeland Security: Legal and Policy Issues (2009)
- Co-Author, "Congress Launches Assault on the Intracompany Transferee," Immigration Law Today (November/December 2003)
- "What You Should Know About the IRS, SSN & ITIN," ILW.COM (October 16, 2003)
- "U.S. Asylum Laws applied to Battered Women Escaping Islamic Countries," The American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy and the Law (2000)
- Co-Speaker, “Business Immigration Developments and Their Implications on Employers,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 21, 2024)
- Co-Speaker, "Unlocking Opportunities: Navigating the New Era of U.S. Immigration," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 7, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "Compliance ICEd Coffee: Chatting About I-9s as we Return to Business," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 28, 2020)
- Co-Presenter, "Immigration & Presidential Proclamations - What it Means for the Business Community," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 26, 2020)
- Co-Presenter, "Business Immigration Pop-Up Series: Getting Your Key Employees Into the U.S. Under the 'Exceptions' to the Visa and Entry Bans and the National Interest 'Exemption'," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 20, 2020)
- Co-Presenter, "New Immigration Executive Order Affecting Federal Contractors and Subs: Trojan Horse or Window Dressing?," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 14, 2020)
- Co-presenter, "Immigration Compliance Life Cycle Series Session 5: Contingent Workforce & Joint Employer Liability," Webinar, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 28, 2018)
- "Session 2: A Tale of Two Migraines: The I-9 and E-Verify," The Immigration Compliance Life Cycle Series, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Webinar and In-Person Event, San Francisco, CA (November 30, 2017)
- "Session 1: To Ask or Not To Ask - How Far Can You Go Pre-Hire?," The Immigration Compliance Life Cycle Series, Webinar, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 18, 2017)
- “How to Prepare Your Clients for Potential Raids,” Webinar, presented by American Immigration Lawyers Association (July 18, 2017)
- Speaker, “Visas 101: The Process, Procedures and Law,” Pincus Professional Education, Los Angeles, CA (February 16, 2017)
- Speaker, “2017 AILA Employer Compliance and Worksite Enforcement Conference” American Immigration Lawyers Association, Scottsdale, AZ (February 10-11, 2017)
- Panelist, “EB-5 Program Overview,” NES Financial Innovation Summit, Los Angeles, CA (February 2, 2017)
- Panelist, “Capital Inflow: Bridging the Cultural Gap,” Los Angeles Annual Foreign Investment Forum (BISNOW) (July 14, 2016)
- Panelist, “Issues, Challenges, and Trends in the EB-5 Program,” The EB-5 Summit For Attorneys and Developers, Los Angeles, CA (ILW) (February 26, 2016)
- "Current EB-5 Climate & Trends," EB-5 Investment Visa Match-Making Forum (April 19, 2013)
- "Orange County Capital Markets Program on EB-5," Urban Land Institute's Capital Markets Initiative Council Meeting (April 10, 2013)
- Panelist, "Basics of EB-5: Preparing Individual Investor Petitions," EB-5 Conference with U.S. Congressman Lamar Smith, Newport Beach, CA (July 30, 2012)
- Panelist, "Arizona Immigration Law Issues," Business Counsel, Inc. Member Conference, Scottsdale, AZ (April 30, 2011)
- Speaker, "What's New in 2011? Discrimination, Including IRCA I-9 Provisions, Wageand Hour, Labor Law," Southern California Wine Country, Society for Human Resources Association (SHRM) (February 2011)
- Speaker, "Act Now or Put Your Business at Risk: Latest Topics of Current Employer Liability," Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce (May 2010)
- Speaker, "DHS Regulations," California Restaurant Association Board of Directors Meeting (August 2007)
- Speaker, "The World of Immigration: From the Entertainment Perspective," ALI ABA Entertainment, Arts & Sport Law Conference (January 25, 2007)
- Quoted, "Managing H-1B Workers During COVID-19," SHRM (April 20, 2020)
- Quoted, "Visa Crackdown Boosts Job Market for Immigration Lawyers," Bloomberg Law (September 28, 2018)
- Quoted, “EB-5 investors take advantage of last-minute window to get in under old rules,” 89.3 KPCC (October 16, 2016)
- Quoted, “Why Foreign Investment in LA is here to stay,” Bisnow (August 31, 2016)
- Quoted, “EB-5 Program Extended With No Changes,” Bisnow (December 16, 2015)
"My heartfelt thanks to everyone; this would not have been possible without our tremendous team effort and this success is all the more meaningful and celebratory given the current climate." —Client feedback
"Mahsa: I wanted to thank you for today's training—it was a success! You did an excellent job. The presentation was clear, concise, and very well put together. The business greatly appreciated it and felt that the materials you provided, in addition to the training itself, will be a valuable resource moving forward for them. It's been a long process to get everyone comfortable with what they need to do and what steps need to be taken, and you stepped in and quickly put this together and conveyed all of the important information in an easy to understand format and in an setting that was interactive and highly informative. Thanks for stepping in and getting this accomplished for us." —Client feedback