Natalia Polukhtin
also known as logofilka
About Natalia
Biography
I provide consulting services and mentorship to licensed legal professionals on complex matters of employment-based and investment immigration and cases involving layered financial structures, cross-border source-of-funds issues, corporate governance considerations, or compliance risks. I regularly navigate matters involving cryptocurrency assets, margin lending, third-party transfers, and complex international financial histories.
Equally central to my practice is a commitment to legal ethics and professional responsibility. I advise attorneys on confidentiality, privilege, compliance obligations, and evolving regulatory requirements, recognizing that sound ethical frameworks are essential to sustainable global mobility strategies.
Outside the office, I enjoy traveling with my family, reading across disciplines, and sharing practical insights on business immigration and professional ethics.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arizona for 13 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2012
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Licensed in Georgia for 14 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2011
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Natalia Polukhtin's Reviews
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Posted by Mark | January 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Natalia steered us right after 7 attorneys steered us wrong
We had a marriage based I-485 denial citing a documentation issue with the CBP. We consulted with 7 attorneys prior to consulting with and hiring Ms. Polukhtin. The former all advised us to start over filing a new case. After nearly 3 years waiting, we were to start all over again and face another...
Posted by Yaroslav | July 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
One word: outstanding.
Natalia is fantastic. She's a deep expert in immigration law and has knowledge, energy and intelligence to resolve very complicated cases. I hired Natalia to help with my mother's immigration process that was taking way too long and was clearly mishandled. She was able to get us on the right track...
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Experience
Honors
2024
Industry Success Award (I-829), IIUSA (Invest in USA)
2022
I-829 Lawyer 2020-2022, IIUSA (Invest in USA)
2021
Top 25 EB5 Attorneys, EB5 Investors Magazine
2020
Top 25 Attorneys/ Top 5 Rising Star, EB5 Investors Magazine
2016
10 Best in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2014
Pro Bono Guadian, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2013
Pro Bono Guardian, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2011
Certificate in Advanced Legal Writing Research, and Drafting, Walter George School of Law
2002
Russian-US Leadership for Public Service, International Research & Exchanges Board
Associations
2024 - Present
Ethics Advisory Board of the AZ State BarMember
2023 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationEthics Committee Vice Chair
2022 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationEthics Council Member
2020 - Present
Invest in USA (IIUSA)Member
2016 - Present
State Bar of Arizona Mentorship ProgramMentor
2013 - Present
Modest Means ProgramMember/ pro bono attorney
2009 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2019 - 2023
Arizona State Bar Executive CouncilMember
2017 - 2018
Immigration Law Section Executive Council, AZ State BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Visa issued
Education
2021
Certificate in Financial Analysis and Valuation for Lawyers
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
PhD - Doctorate
1999
MA - Masters
Speaking Engagements
2026
Preserving Clients' Confidentiality and Privilege in Immigration Cases
2025
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Trends in RFEs and NOIDs in EB5
2024
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Ethically taking HR issues from Science Fiction to Reality
2023
Documenting Source of Funds for EB5 programs: trends and tips
2023
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Ethical Considerations in Attorneys' Fee Setting
2019
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Asylum options for LGBT community
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Languages
Russian
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Social media and DS-160
28 Nov 2025
Should I upload more evidence to avoid I-485 denial ??
28 Nov 2025
Visitor Visa - stay?
17 Nov 2025