I am deeply passionate about helping U.S. citizens and green card holders reunite with their loved ones, whether it’s bringing family members to the United States or ensuring they can stay together here in the USA. With over six years of experience in immigration law, I have successfully handled more than 700 cases, specializing in family reunification, adjustment of status, and assisting individuals facing challenges due to their undocumented status. My goal is to help clients access immigration benefits, obtain green cards, and build secure and stable futures.
As a first-generation immigrant, I have personally experienced the complexities of the immigration process. From obtaining my green card to achieving U.S. citizenship, I understand the emotional and legal challenges involved. This firsthand experience fuels my dedication to making the immigration process less daunting and more accessible for my clients.
If you or a loved one need support navigating the immigration system, I am here to guide you every step of the way. Let me help you turn your goals into reality and keep your family together.
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4480 Spring Hill Dr., Suite C, Schnecksville, PA, 18078
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Posted by Mina | December 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly recommended lawyer
My mom needed to extend her visitor visa and received an RFE for her application. I hired Mahsa to help prepare the necessary documents for the RFE. She did an excellent job gathering all the required evidence, ensuring that the application was complete, well-organized, and submitted in a timely mann...
Posted by Nafiseh | December 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Outstanding Immigration Lawyer
I hired Mahsa for my citizenship case and later for my husband’s as well. We relied on her expertise and in-depth assistance to navigate and facilitate both processes. Her dedicated follow-ups with supervisors played a key role in accelerating the progress. I cannot express enough gratitude for her e...
Posted by Amir | May 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Mahsa’s Guidance Made All the Difference
My wife and I had an excellent experience with Mahsa and Diaspora Law Services throughout our immigration journey, which included the I-130 and I-485 process, as well as my wife's TPS and other legal proceedings. From start to finish, the entire process took four years, culminating in my wife receivi...
Posted by Hoda | July 01, 2023 | Immigration
You won’t regret having her as an attorney!
Attorney Mahsa Mohkamkar is just brilliant! As an immigrant myself, I have had so many questions about my and my family’s status. And Mahsa, with so much care and patience, had answered all of them! I sometimes wonder how she has so much knowledge about so many different topics on immigration. She is...
Posted by Hamid | October 05, 2019 | Immigration
Patient, creative, knowledgeable Lawyer
After graduation, I had a terrible moment about my complicated immigration status. My case had lots of details and it was vague for most of lawyer to accept my case. However, Mahsa kindly listened to my story with all details and agreed to help me. She was very responsive and patient. She knew the an...
"Attorney Mahsa is an exceptional lawyer and excellent immigration colleague to work with. I referred a client of mine to her for representation during an interview and not only was she knowledgeable, she was there to correctly interpret the law for the immigration officer, which led to an instant approval of my client’s case."
"Mahsa has absolutely excelled as a leader in her field and in her community. It has been an honor to work with her."
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2024
AVVO Client's Choice Award, AVVO
2021
Pro Bono Attorney of the Month Award, Immigration Justice Campaign
2014
LLM Scholarship in International Trade and Business Law, University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law
2024 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Abogada Vida PLLC
2020 - Present
Pro Bono Attorney, American Immigration Council / Immigration Justice Campaign
2022 - 2023
Pro Bono Attorney, Church World Service
2022 - 2023
Pro Bono Attorney, MIRA USA Inc
2022 - 2023
Pro Bono Attorney, The Advocates For Human Rights
2019 - 2024
Associate Attorney, Diaspora Law
2018 - 2018
Legal Intern, North Penn Legal Services
2015 - 2015
Law Intern, International Rescue Committee
2014 - 2014
Legal Assistance, National Lawyers Guild
2024 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Won the case, securing both a pardon and U.S. citizenship for the client.
Won the case, securing LPR status for the client after successfully challenging long-standing allegations and errors in prior decisions.
Won the case
Won the case, securing U.S. citizenship for the client
Achieved waiver approval and granted an immigrant visa for the client
2014
LL.M - Master of Laws
2009
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
2023
Guiding Immigrants on Citizenship Process
2020
Know Your Rights Presentation for Immigrants
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I-130 for parents who are illegal in the country
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