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also known as Rakitina Law Firm, PLLC
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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20200 West Dixie Highway, 902, Aventura, FL, 33180
31 Client Reviews
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Posted by Mykhailo | May 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Nothing but great
I’ve been working with Irina and her team for a few years now. They guided me through my EB1A petition and later handled the I-485 and I-765 filings for my entire family. The best part? All three applications were approved without a single RFE! My experience with them was absolutely smooth from start...
Posted by Dmitriy | September 08, 2025
Очень рекомендую всем!
Четко, быстро и без лишней воды. Лучше всего обращаться напрямую к адвокату без посредников, коих сейчас огромное множество. Обращался лично к Ирине, договорились на консультацию по ЕВ-3, все четко объяснила и структурировала, многое из того что пишут другие на сайтах не соответствует действительност...
Posted by Isaac | August 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Very Pleased with the firm.
Irina was very helpful guiding me through the H1B process and was very professional and knew what she was doing with the entire process. She also gave me different payment options that fit my current status.
Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Very professional and competent immigration lawyer
My experience with Rakitina law firm was fantastic, I'd definitely recommend it to anybody needing help with issues related to immigration. Irina is incredibly professional, competent, knowledgeable, efficient and also kind and friendly, which is what I want in a lawyer. 100% would contract her again...
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...
"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."
Business lawyer
2025
Client's Choice, Avvo
2021 - Present
Immigration Attorney, Rakitina Law Firm
2021 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2021 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Member in Good Standing
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JD - Juris Doctor
2025
2025
English
Russian
Spanish
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
What are my options to bring my Kazakh wife to the U.S. given the current immigrant visa pause?
29 Apr 2026
Changing status?
14 Aug 2025
Denial of I485 form?
14 Aug 2025