Arek Alexander Nizamian

Arek Alexander Nizamian

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 23 years

Immigration Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

2975 Wilshire Blvd Ste 200, Los Angeles, CA

About Arek

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Immigration is ALL we practice. If something has changed in Immigration Law, we know about it and will keep you informed.

24 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

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Nizamian & Nizamian LLP

2975 Wilshire Blvd Ste 200, Los Angeles, CA, 90010

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Arek Alexander Nizamian's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

202 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 29 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2015 | Immigration

Arek knows his stuff

My husband arrived in the U.S with a J1 visa with the two year home residency requirement attached to it. We talked with several lawyers over the course of our almost three year marriage but no one was able to help us with the I-612. Each lawyer was saying the same thing; that we didn't have much of ...a case and that he would have to fulfill the two year requirement which was now a 10 year requirement because he over-stayed his visa. My husband going away for ten years wasn't a good option and neither was me living in Turkey with him. A friend of my husband's recommended Arek to us and boy am I grateful to that friend. After talking on the phone with Arek I sent him everything we had and he investigated everything from the get go without asking for a penny. We spent hundreds of dollars on consultations showing the same documents with other lawyers with no results. He asked questions that no other lawyer asked and because of his questioning he quickly found the problem and knew what to do. He didn't waste time but immediately got to work on our case. Arek cared about our case and it showed. His team cared also. Lidia, one of the paralegals that work in his office, was just as ecstatic as I was over the phone to tell me that his I-612 was approved. I HIGHLY recommend Arek Nizamian to anyone who is having difficulties with waiving the two year home residency requirement. He is knowledgeable and efficient and he cares about the people he's working with.

Posted by Tony | October 09, 2014 | Immigration

DV 2014 Lottery Green Card Winner!

Arek is a great lawyer to work with. I had several immigration cases before so I am very knowledgeable myself about immigration so it is very hard for me to hire a lawyer because I met lawyers who are not even up to date about immigration. My case was Dv lottery case and due to my high number and ...doing AOS , I hired Arek after I won the lottery. He told us all the steps very clearly and luckily our number become current in August but a normal I-485 case takes at least 3 months so we did not have enough time but Arek put his time and connections to get us interview to the last minute which is almost the last week of the program. He told us the interview experiences so when we went to see the immigration officer we know what to do and we were confident. The whole thing took about 20 mins and we got our green cards in a week. That was a miracle and we are probably one of the last ones who got their green card for DV2014 all around the world. I recommend Arek to any of my friends , colleagues and family. He is young, energetic and most importantly up to date about immigration which is probably the most important thing in immigration cases since the immigration law and regulations are changing all the time. Thanks to Arek and his paralegal Patricia. She is also very fast about responding the situations and most importantly she is always smiling and patient. Thank you so much NIZAMIAN & NIZAMIAN

Posted by Orhan Basak | August 14, 2014 | Immigration

Best Immigration lawyer I have worked with.

Searching for a good attorney took some patience and money, but I'd have to say it was worth it to find Arek at last. I hired Arek for my family's immigration paperwork and it was nothing but a smooth ride with his guidance and knowledge in the field. He is your attorney and your friend on your journ...ey. He is someone that always checks in with you and helps you see through the process. He must be so experienced that the path he put in front of me from day 1 was exactly how my process played out. To sum it up, expect lots of useful communication, honesty and results.

Posted by Sedat | June 19, 2014 | Immigration

Available, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. Consult him and see what your options are, there may be more than one way.

Arek has been very helpful and resourceful from the start. Not only he knew very well the requirements of preparing the documents and having a good case, but he also always advised on a contingency plans and alternative solutions that can help the process. His file preparation was very professional a...nd inclusive, making sure everything is crystal clear and official. Moreover, he was very helpful accommodating meetings and being available on call whenever I needed him. I have been working with him for two years and he has been successful on all the inquiries I have made thus far. I definitely advise anyone who has an immigration problem to get a consult from Arek, he not only will help you prepare for the case, but also will guide you through the immigration system to show you what are the options you can use in order to get to the status you want.

Posted by Mustafa | February 28, 2014 | Immigration

Green Card success! A great lawyer, a true pro!

I cannot thank Mr. Arek Nizamian enough. He helped my family and I to ultimately get our permanent residency statuses. My case was complicated, so complicated that my previous lawyer gave up on my case. I got a RFE after my previous lawyer messed up my case by submitting an incomplete documentatio...n and missing very important information about my current employer. I found Mr. Arek Nizamian on AVVO and after a free consultation he came up with a genius strategy on how to fix my case and ultimately get our green cards. He took his time and listened to me like a friend and answered all my questions very professionally. His paralegal Patricia was also very friendly, helpful and professional. She answered all my questions almost instantly. I am extremely glad to have chosen Mr. Arek Nizamian over other lawyers and I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is in need of an immigration lawyer. My family and I are very grateful to Mr. Arek Nizamian and his paralegal Patricia Oh. I feel this way so strongly, since to have finally received our green cards has been a huge relief for us and also has already changed our lives in many positive ways.

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Arek Alexander Nizamian's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adam Sheikh

Immigration lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jibit Cinar

Immigration lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Arek is knowledgeable, especially in the field of immigration law. I often refer clients to him, and they always let me know how pleased they are with his services."

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Clayton Perry

Immigration lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Nizamian's office space is adjacent to mine. I refer my clients to him for immigration matters. He always seems to have happy clients."

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Roland Kedikian

Immigration lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is the attorney to go to for immigration in Los Angeles"

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Danny Mansour

Immigration lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Omid Nosrati

Immigration lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Arek Nizamian has demonstrated great knowledge and skill in the area of immigration law as well as his ability to communicate effectively."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Neal Chilingirian

Immigration lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several clients to Mr. Nizamian whom have been very pleased with his ability to produce results efficiently and effectively. He is Los Angeles' immigration lawyer of choice. I highly recommend him!"

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Raffi Nizamian

Immigration lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Business and Family Immigration is all he practices. Since his attention is not diverted to other practice areas, Arek has become well versed in immigration law."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

Pro Bono Certificate of Appreciation, City of Los Angeles

2012

Public Service Honoree, Armenian Bar Association

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Senior Attorney, Nizamian & Nizamian LLP

1999 - 1999

Law Clerk, California Occupational Safety & Health Administration

1996 - 1998

Law Clerk, Robie & Matthai

Associations

2008 - Present

Academy of Magical Arts

Member

2002 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - Present

Armenian Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section

Member

2002 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

R-1 Visa Holder to Green Card

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Education

N/A

Southwestern University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

N/A

University of California - Irvine

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

KHTS 1220 Am Radio

Illegal Immigration

2010

Free Legal Clinic

Immigration

2010

Community Events

Expediting Immigration Petitions

2008

CATA Chamber

E-2 Investor Visas -- Making Money in America

2008

Armenian Professionals Society

Immigrant Visas and Green Cards

Publications

2014

Languages

Armenian

Turkish

Spanish

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