Shams Vahedi

Shams Vahedi

4.5
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 3 years

Immigration Lawyer Practice Areas: Immigration

About Shams

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Business Immigration Entertainment Immigration Investment Immigration

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 3 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2022

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

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Shams Vahedi's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Sina | January 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional but lacked flexibility

The case was stopped due to changes in immigration rules and conditions, before any filing or substantive legal work was completed. Given that no application was ultimately submitted, paying a significant fee was understandably frustrating. Response times were also often slow, which added to the ov...erall stress of the situation. While the contract terms may have been followed, I believe the matter could have been handled in a more flexible and client-focused way.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Responsible and professional

I’m a physician, and I worked with Shams Vahedi on my Physician National Interest Waiver (PNIW) application. From start to finish, Mr. Vahedi was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and responsive. He took the time to understand my background and crafted a strong petition that clearly highlighted... my qualifications and contributions. What stood out the most was his attention to detail and strategic approach. He anticipated potential challenges and addressed them proactively, making the process much smoother than I expected. Any time I had questions, he was quick to respond and always provided clear, helpful guidance. Thanks to Shams, my PNIW was approved without any issues. I highly recommend him to any physician or professional looking for an immigration attorney who truly knows what they’re doing. I’m grateful for his expertise and support throughout this process.

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Founder and Principal Attorney, SHV Law

2017 - Present

Legal Advisor, Michigan State University

Associations

2024 - Present

International Council for Commercial Arbitration

Attorney

2024 - Present

International Bar Association

Attorney Member

2022 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

National Committee Member

2022 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Attorney Member

Education

2018

Michigan State University College of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2018

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2014

University of Wollongong Faculty of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

Publications

2024

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Alternatives to H-1B: When the Odds Weren’t in Your Favor

Languages

Persian

English

French

Arabic

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