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Irina Rakitina
also known as Rakitina Law Firm, PLLC
About Irina
Biography
Irina Rakitina | Licensed U.S. Immigration Attorney | Florida
I am a U.S. immigration attorney based in South Florida, representing individuals, families, and businesses in a wide range of immigration matters. My practice covers employment-based and family-based immigration, investor visas, and naturalization.
Focus Areas
Employment & Business Immigration
— EB-1A (extraordinary ability), EB-1C (multinational managers and executives)
— EB-2 NIW (national interest waiver)
— EB-3 / PERM labor certification
— O-1 and P-1 nonimmigrant visas
— E-1 and E-2 treaty trader and investor visas
— L-1 intracompany transferee visas
— H-1B, F-1 (OPT / STEM OPT), and change of status
Family-Based Immigration
— Adjustment of status
— K-1 fiancé(e) visas, CR1/IR1 spousal visas, IR-5 parent visas
— Removal of conditions and I-751 waivers
— VAWA petitions
— Naturalization and interview preparation
— Work authorization (EAD) and advance parole
Additional Services
— USPTO federal trademark registration
— Business formation (Florida, Delaware, California)
— Certified translations for USCIS (apostille and notarization available)
— Powers of attorney and notary services
Languages: English | Russian | Spanish
To discuss your situation, contact me directly at the number listed on this profile.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 1 year
State: Florida
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
Location
Ms. Irina Rakitina
20200 West Dixie Highway, 902, Aventura, FL, 33180
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Irina Rakitina's Reviews
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Showing 11 - 15 of 20 reviews | Immigration
Posted by Guillermo | August 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding support with my H1B Visa process
She helped me with everything related to my H1B work visa. She was the attorney my company hired for the process, and I couldn’t be more grateful. She was professional, knowledgeable, and always available to answer my questions. Thanks to her guidance, the entire process went smoothly. I really appre...
Posted by Graciela | August 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Amazing experience
I will be forever grateful to Irina and Damian. They helped me through the most difficult time in my life. If you need an immigration attorney, Irina is definitely the one you want by your side!
Posted by Julio | August 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Recommended
Had an amazing experience working with Irina. I came with such a wrong idea of what i needed for my residency procedure until she steered me right. it's always better to ask a profesional lawyer than ask gpt because you get guidance on what you your particular case needs
Posted by Bindy | August 01, 2025
Highly recommend Irina
Irina was very detailed and knowledgeable about my family immigration case. Highly recommend her for online and in-person consultations!
Posted by Ana | August 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Residency success
Thanks to her I’m now a resident; will forever be thankful! Super recommended
Irina Rakitina's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Attorney Irina. I’ve worked with her on several matters, and she has consistently demonstrated exceptional competence, diligence, and unwavering dedication in advocating for her clients."
Maksim Lamash
Business lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Client's Choice, Avvo
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Immigration Attorney, Rakitina Law Firm
Associations
2021 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2021 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Florida Bar
Member in Good Standing
Sample of Legal Cases
F-1 visa approved for russian applicant with prior tourist visa denial
APPROVED
Reentry permit for LPR planning extended travel
APPROVED
O-1 visa for a dancer
APPROVED
Education
N/A
St. Thomas University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Publications
2025
www.rakitina-law.com
PERM Labor Certification "Process Expalined"
2025
www.rakitina-law.com
TN Visa for citizens of Canada and Mexico
Languages
English
Russian
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What are my options to bring my Kazakh wife to the U.S. given the current immigrant visa pause?
29 Apr 2026
Q&A
Changing status?
14 Aug 2025
Q&A
Denial of I485 form?
14 Aug 2025