Nellie Nahal Navidi

Nellie Nahal Navidi

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 31 years

Immigration Lawyer Practice Areas: Immigration

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Licensed in Florida for 31 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1995

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5.0 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alejandro | May 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Fiance Visa

I needed help with an immigration issue. I need it to apply for a fiancé visa and I am thankful I got in contact with Nellie Nahal Navidi. She was professional at her job, she explained correctly and made it simple to understand all the steps it would take to get the visa approved. Nellie answer all ...my concerns and questions I had along the process and I couldn't be happier with her result! We got approved and now I am enjoying the company of my fiance he in the USA. Thanks to the services of Nellie and her team!

Nellie Navidi

Replied last May 16, 2019

Thank you for your review, Alejandro! It was a pleasure working with you and your fiance. During these times, it is even more important to have an experienced attorney on your side as the policies frequently change. We were happy to be there for you every step of the way. It was so wonderful to have you bring your fiance to meet us in person. Best of luck to you both!

Posted by Sheen | April 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great lawyer

We were so lucky to have met and worked with Nellie for my Adjustment of Status (marriage based) while staying in America. She has an amazing personality, never made us feel like it was going to be a daunting process, she made us feel so welcomed. She also didn't bombard us with information that woul...d have left us confused (which from what I've read that's how most people feel). What I loved most was she took her time and put all our concerns at ease. She covered all bases when it came to the options we had, then gave us advice on what was the best route to take. She was there for us throughout the whole process, she even prepped us for the interview. Now that we have gotten the Green Card in just 1 year, we feel like a load has been lifted off our shoulders and we can finally relax. It wouldn't have gone as smoothly without Nellie and the team!

Nellie Navidi

Replied last April 18, 2019

Thank you for the kind words of appreciation! It was a delight to work with you and your husband. It was my pleasure to be by your side during the the process! I am so happy you received your green card within a year and I wish you all the best. We hope to see you again for any future immigration needs!

Posted by Adam | February 27, 2019 | Immigration

5 star service

Nellie and her team were first class from start to finish in helping my wife and I through the immigration process, from the UK to the US. Working with Nellie brought a level of reassurance to the process and I would highly recommend anyone who is in a similar situation to engage with the team.

Nellie Navidi

Replied last February 27, 2019

Thank you for your recommendation and taking the time to write it. It was wonderful to work with you and your wife. We look forward to working with you again and wish you the best.

Posted by Landry | February 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Oustanding Lawyer

Hello everyone I am Landry, I had an immigration issue that I thought hopeless. I have been living in the U.S as an out of status F-1 student for 8 years. Thankfully, my wife became a permanent resident through her employer. Fortunately, I did not accumulate any unlawful presence (This was before... the law changed on August 9, 2018). But I could not adjust my status to that of permanent resident, because I was an out of status F-1 student. The attorney of my wife's employer refused to help me. I went to see another well known attorney who told me that my best option would be to wait until my wife became a citizen and then try to adjust my status. I went to see another well known attorney who did not even know that F-1 Students did not accumulate unlawful presence. After doing a lot of research on the web, I found Weinstock Immigration Lawyers. They had great reviews and I needed to check them out for myself. So I called them and they assigned me to Nellie. During the first appointment Nellie told me that the fastest way for me to get a green card was to do "Following to Join". It was the dreaded consular processing but through "Following to Join" I had a greater chance to get an immigrant visa and then a green card. I was scared of the consular processing because visa officers in my country are renowned to be tougher. But Nellie reassured me that everything would be okay. And my wife had peace about it. So we retained Nellie as our attorney. Nellie did such a great job that the USCIS found me eligible for a green card about 45 days after sending my application to them. It was supposed to take longer, something like 4 months at least. Then my case went to the NVC and after that to the U.S Embassy in my country. So I went to my country for the interview and the consular officer put me under administrative processing for 2 months. Then she denied me the visa. She requested a waiver from me for unlawful presence. That inexperienced visa officer did not know that as an out of status F-1 student I did not accumulate any unlawful presence. Nellie worked her magic again and contacted the legal department of the department of state. Therefore, the decision of the visa officer was cancelled. She had no choice but to issue my immigrant visa. But, she purposefully delayed issuing my visa for 2 more months. Nellie had to contact the department of state again. Even after that, the visa officer waited 2 additional months before issuing my visa. It took me 9 months of waiting in my country before the immigrant visa was finally issued to me. Honestly, Nellie and Laura, her paralegal, have been outstanding. They were very responsive and supportive during these 9 months of stress and anxiety. They responded to my emails sometimes within minutes, reassuring me that everything would be alright and that the law was on our side. Nellie literally had my back! What I can say is this: don't just a lawyer; hire an experienced, outstanding and passionate lawyer like Nellie and the people at Weinstock Immigration Lawyers. Concerning the lawyer fees, Weinstock Immigration Lawyers worked with us. They put us on an affordable payment plan. It worked out great and we did not break the bank. The result of that investment is that I am officially an immigrant after more than a decade in America. Landry

Nellie Navidi

Replied last February 27, 2019

Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review of your experience. It was frustrating to have the unnecessary government delays in your case but I am delighted that we were able to convince them of your eligibility. and you were able to get your permanent residence. Your case is a prime example of why clients should hire experienced immigration attorneys to move forward with their cases, even if they seem straight forward. We look forward to work with you again!

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Lawyer Immigration Lawyer in Atlanta

I hired Nellie as my immigration lawyer in the capacity of obtaining my Employment Authorization status, then permanent residency status and eventually citizenship. Nellie's immigration expertise is bar none! She takes the time to understand your case, provide you with knowledge and understanding ab...out what to expect during each process. She is professional, prompt in her responses and her attention to detail is more than anyone can ask for. If you are thinking about not hiring an immigration lawyer I would urge you to reconsider especially in this climate. It is necessary to ensure you have someone that provides you with the expertise, professionalism and constant access to the most recent immigration changes to ensure you being lend in the right direction and no one can give you that expect Nellie.

Nellie Navidi

Replied last February 27, 2019

Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. It was a pleasure to work with you and your husband. I am looking forward to work you both again in the near future! I wish you both the best.

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Nellie Nahal Navidi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kerry McGrath

Immigration lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I think Ms. Navidi is an excellent lawyer. She has great interpersonal skills, makes clients and colleagues feel at ease and she has a heart of gold. She has a broad background in many different areas of immigration practice, including family, business, citizenship, and removal defense."

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Elena Kochutin

Immigration lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Nellie Navidi is a conscientious and caring client advocate, and her positive attitude is contagious. I wholeheartedly endorse her as a great immigration attorney."

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Layli Deal

Immigration lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Navidi is an excellent attorney. She cares deeply about her clients and goes out of her way to ensure cases are handled with the highest level of professionalism."

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Leslie Diaz

Immigration lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Nellie as a truly excellent immigration attorney. She is well-known in the immigration law community for her experience and expertise with family-based immigration solutions. She exhibits a passion for her work and a compassion for her clients that is truly admirable."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Immigration Attorney, Weinstock Immigration Lawyers

2014 - 2014

Contract, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart

2013 - 2014

Immigration Attorney, Law Office of Nellie Navidi

2012 - 2013

Contract Attorney, Counsel on Call

2009 - 2011

Associate Attorney, Berry Appleman & Leiden, LLP

2007 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Paul Hastings Janofksy & Walker, LLP

2005 - 2007

Director, Immigration Services, Latin American Association

Associations

2002 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1994 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Education

1994

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1989

University of Miami

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

American Immigration Lawyers Association - Georgia/Alabama Chapter How To: Consular Processing

2017

New Immigration Rules and What They Mean for Iranians New Immigration Rules and What They Mean for Iranians

2017

AILA Georgia-Alabama Chapter Conference I-601/I-601A Waivers

Languages

Farsi

Spanish

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