Yalda Hajavi

Yalda Hajavi

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 6 years

Immigration Lawyer at Arlington, VA
Practice Areas: Immigration

2200 Wilson Blvd Suite 102, PMB #317, Arlington, VA

About Yalda

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 4 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2022

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 6 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2020

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

YH Global Immigration, PLLC

2200 Wilson Blvd Suite 102, PMB #317, Arlington, VA, 22201

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Yalda Hajavi's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

NIW PP approval in 1.5 months

I still cannot believe that, as someone without a PhD and with a very nontraditional background focused on a niche area, I received NIW approval. I cannot overstate how much effort Yalda put into my petition and the writing process. She is not the type of attorney who simply relies on templates or... produces generic petitions. Instead, she truly takes the time to understand your background, dig into the details, and identify the key insights that make your profile stand out to an immigration officer. I also want to express how meaningful this approval was to me, especially after being turned down by several well-known law firms. Yalda was willing to take on my profile, file my case with premium processing in today’s extremely challenging environment, and successfully secure approval within just 1.5 months. I am deeply grateful for her dedication, strategic thinking, and belief in my case. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a thoughtful, detail-oriented, and committed immigration attorney

Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The power of legal arguments and precedents!!

I hired Yalda in 2024 to file my EB1 A. Before that I reached out for a profile evaluation to determine if I was a right fit!! Right of the evaluation I was impressed with Yalda’s assessment. For every criteria we filed in, Yalda had a very strong legal argument on why I quality and subsequently why... I should be approved. Her thorough work on finding precedents when relevant, and legal sense impressed me. In the scenarios where we got RFE, evaluation on potential case officer’s outlook and arguments during refilling was very strong. Her enthusiasm to familiarise with the my domain and confidence in the case and her arguments was what got me through!!! All and all, Yalda is my go to for everything immigration:)

Posted by anonymous | July 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The lawyer you want on your side

I cannot recommend Yalda highly enough - she truly deserves every one of these five stars. From our very first consultation, her deep knowledge of immigration law was evident, but what set her apart was her incredibly patient and professional approach to understanding my unique situation. She took th...e time to really listen to my concerns, remained open-minded about different strategies, and demonstrated remarkable creativity in crafting solutions I hadn't even considered. Throughout the entire process, Yalda worked collaboratively with me to build the strongest possible case, explaining each step clearly and ensuring I felt confident about our approach. Her dedication to maximizing my chances of success was obvious in every interaction, and her genuine care for my outcome made what could have been a stressful experience feel manageable and hopeful. If you're looking for an immigration attorney who combines expertise with exceptional client service, Yalda is the lawyer you want on your side.

Posted by Ian | February 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A perfect EB-1A Application

Yalda was an integral part to the preparation of my EB-1A visa. As of the time of writing, the most important step of the I-140 Petition has recently been approved, which is mostly in thanks to Yalda's work and expertise. Though my area of ability is more unusual than most (classical ballet), Yalda r...eally took the time to get to know about what it is that I do, and the universe that I work in. Over the course of editing the letters of support from various people in the artistic world, it was clear that with each one, she was learning more and more about my profession, and then applying this knowledge with each subsequent aspect of the application that we prepared. This culminated in the monster of a cover letter that she prepared, which perfectly summarized all 317 pages of the total application, and clearly created a very compelling case. Over the period of time that we were preparing the application, we met virtually several times, and each time it was clear that she really takes an personal interest in each of her clients, and truly cares about the outcome. I would strongly encourage people to utilize Yalda's services, as I guarantee that they will be very pleased.

Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Yalda got my NIW petition approved!

I did my EB2 NIW petition with Yalda's help and from the beginning to the end she was very caring, knowledgeable, professional, and supportive. She helped me strengthen my case with very useful advice and she was always available to meet when I needed. In addition to that, she was very punctual to th...e schedule we set for the entire process which made it a quick process for such an extensive petition. On top of all these qualities, my favorite thing about Yalda is that she is willing to take cases that are not straightforward and work with you to create a strong case. For example, for scientists (like myself) she can build strong cases based on the quality of publications rather than quantity, while most immigration attorneys focus on just quantity. Overall, her ability to handle not straightforward cases this seamlessly and successfully is a testament to her exceptional ability as a lawyer. I would recommend her to anyone who needs an immigration attorney.

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Darius Amiri

Immigration lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have collaborated with Yalda on several cases, she is intelligent, great with clients, always meets her deadlines, and is an incredible writer. Highly recommend of NIW, O-1, and J-1 waiver cases especially."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Principal Attorney, YH Global Immigration PLLC

2021 - 2023

Associate Attorney, Haynes Novick Immigration

2019 - 2021

Trial Associate, Duane Morris, LLP

Associations

2022 - Present

DC Bar Association

Member

2021 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Membership Committee Chairperson

2020 - Present

Iranian American Bar Association

Member

Education

2019

Villanova University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2016

Villanova University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2024

Hiring an International Student: Master Visa and Green Card Options Hiring an International Student

2023

Strategic Initiative for Migrants and Refugees

Immigration 101

2023

Asylum Law: Applications, Current Trends, and Best Practices Asylum Law

Languages

Farsi

Italian

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