$ 350-450 per hour
Ayda Sara Akalin
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Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
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Aghnami Law Corporation
12777 W. Jefferson Blvd., Building D., Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA, 90066
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Ayda Sara Akalin's Reviews
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Posted by Ayad | October 26, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great attorney, great service.
Ayda helped answer all our questions. She was thorough, helpful, and highly knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Ayda to all my family and friends. Five stars.
Posted by Brian | May 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Top Notch Attorney!
We hired Attorney Ayda Akalin for my wife’s green card application. The entire process was smooth and without any hiccups. Ayda and her entire team are ethical, friendly and organized. I felt they were very on top of things with respect to our case. The interview was a breeze. We will definitely hire...
Posted by Ali Aydin | June 15, 2015
Ayda is the best!
Ayda is an amazing lawyer. She is so friendly, honest, helpful and intellectual. I worked with Ayda for almost 3.5 years. She handled all my H1B and Green Card process papers with super professionalism. She did a great job. Ayda ALWAYS replied my all questions and kept me updated. And finally I go...
Posted by Marlena | May 4, 2015
Best Immigration Lawyer in Los Angeles
Ayda Aghnami Akalin is hands-down one of the best immigration attorneys I have ever worked with! My company has used many immigration attorneys and consultants in the past - none compare to the quality of work and depth of knowledge that Ayda was able to provide. We hired her to do an EB-1 visa appl...
Ayda Akalin
Replied last May 5, 2015Thank you so much for the kind words! It was a pleasure working with you :)
Posted by David | October 14, 2013
Visa application attorney
Very responsive, constantly reviewing and checking for the documents needed to carry on the process. They handle the legal process in a really professional way, and the treat is friendly with the clients, which make it easier for us the clients and enjoyable. Always follow ups with all the steps ...
Ayda Sara Akalin's Lawyer Endorsements
"Adya is a wonderful immigration attorney! She is my go-to referral for anyone that needs help with immigration issues. Professional, honest, kind, and friendly. She is easy to deal with and has great communication. I would highly recommend her!"
"Ayda has been a great resource for immigration law matters. I have enjoyed working with her - she has a practical approach while thoroughly addressing some challenging legal issues."
"I endorse Ayda as she is a very diligent and knowledgeable attorney in her field. She is very patient with clients and helps them to the fullest extent possible."
"Ayda is an excellent immigration attorney. She loves what she does and it shows in her work. In the ever changing landscape of immigration law, Ayda provides her clients, whether foreign nationals or corporations, a tremendous amount of comfort and peace. She is knowledgeable, diligent, and dedicated to her clients."
"Ayda is an extraordinary immigration attorney with a focus on advising corporations and entrepreneurs in the entertainment space. Ayda is thoughtful, smart, and creative, and works closely with her clients to craft strategies and solutions on a wide-variety of issues related to immigration. I am consistently impressed with Ayda's tenacity and commitment to her clients. In today's political climate, with ever-changing immigration policies, Ayda is an incredible resource and asset to the field of immigration law."
"Ayda is phenomenal. She specializes in employment-based immigration law and serves as a trusted advisor and resources for companies of all sizes who need to procure visas for foreign employees. She is ethical, hard-working, and resourceful. Ayda stays ahead of legal and political developments that affect her clients, honing her skills to adapt to an ever changing immigration landscape. She also works with foreign entrepreneurs around the world who are interested in bringing business to the United States. Ayda is refreshingly straightforward and gets the job done. Businesses are smart to have her as part of their advisory team."
"Ayda is a wonderful and very knowledgeable immigration attorney, especially in the area of employment and talent-based immigration. She is a go to resources for large tech companies and entertainment companies alike. I would not hesitate to send my clients to Ayda when they have any immigration matters that need to be addressed."
"Ayda is a dynamic individual who is driven and passionate about her practice and her clients. She has strong relationships in the business community, is well-respected, and has an all-encompassing immigration practice that focuses on all types clients, from big business, to those with very specialized needs."
"Ayda is a seasoned immigration attorney. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs help with their immigration status. She is the best in the business!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ayda is known for her work representing founders in tech and and entrepreneurs with extraordinary ability in their field. She knows exactly what they need and how to get it done."
"Ayda has extensive experience working with startups on advanced visa structuring. She is extremely skilled at obtaining visas for technical cofounders."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ayda Aghnami is regarded in the legal community as a top resource for immigration law needs. She provides expert services at reasonable costs and gives each client personalized attention. I have referred many clients with immigration law needs to Ayda with great results."
"I highly recommend Ayda Aghnami for US immigration matters, particularly with respect to EB-1 petitions in which she has extensive experience. She is not only extremely competent and knowledgeable this field, but she is also cares very much."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star - Immigration, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2015
Rising Stars - Immigration Law, SuperLawyers
2015
Top Women Attorneys, SuperLawyers
2014
Top Attorney - Immigration Law, Pasadena Magazine
2014
Rising Star - Immigration Law, SuperLawyers
2013
Southern California Rising Stars, Southern California Super Lawyers
2013
Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Managing Attorney, Aghnami Law Corporation
Associations
2008 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
TN visa for YC Startup Co-Founder
Approved
EB-1 for $BTC Developer
Approved
H-1B Visa for Technical Cofounder of Startup
Approved
Education
2007
Loyola Law School
law
Speaking Engagements
2014
Cross Campus
IMMIGRATION AND VISA OPTIONS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If someones Eb1 C is rejected can he again file GC under EB2 ?
12 Nov 2013
Q&A
Can I use the same recommendation letters I got for my O-1 visa, to file for my EB1A green card.
14 Nov 2013
Q&A
Who is Going To Fill DS 260? a petitioner or principal immigrant?
13 Nov 2013