Sameen Ahmadnia

Sameen Ahmadnia is an associate in the Los Angeles, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Sameen guides both employers and individuals through the complexities of immigration law, by providing comprehensive immigration solutions.

Sameen brings creative solutions based on her diverse immigration law background. Her practice encompasses a broad spectrum of immigration matters, including employment- and family-based petitions, waivers of inadmissibility, federal litigation, humanitarian relief, asylum applications, and appellate advocacy. She has assisted clients across various industries, including engineering, manufacturing, nonprofits, hospitality, finance, education, fashion, automotive, and athletic apparel. 

She has experience with a wide range of immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions, including but not limited to, H-1Bs, L-1s, TNs, O-1s, PERM labor certifications, NIWs, and first preference categories for individuals of extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers/professors, and multinational managers.

Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Sameen practiced at boutique and large firms in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, CA where she handled immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applications, family-sponsored petitions, waivers of inadmissibility, asylum applications, humanitarian relief, and all forms of relief from removal.

In law school, Sameen received the Manuel and Ana Maria Benitez Award for Clinical Excellence in Immigration Law and the Presidential Volunteer Service Award.