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Shawn Sedaghat

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Written by Shawn S. Sedaghat — California Bar #188763, admitted 1997. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Comprehensive immigration legal services covering every aspect of U.S. immigration law. Our experienced team provides strategic guidance tailored to your unique situation.

Employment-Based Visas & Green Cards

For talented professionals, researchers, and skilled workers seeking U.S. opportunities.

EB-1A Extraordinary Ability

For individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.
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EB-1B Outstanding Professors and Researchers

For internationally recognized professors and researchers with at least 3 years of experience.
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EB-2 & EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver)

For professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. NIW allows self-sponsorship.
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EB-3 Skilled Workers / Professionals

For skilled workers with at least 2 years of training and professionals with bachelor's degrees.
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PERM Labor Certification

The first step in most employment-based green card applications through employer sponsorship.
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O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa

Nonimmigrant visa for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement.
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H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa

For workers in specialty occupations requiring theoretical or technical expertise.
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L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visa

For managers, executives, and specialized knowledge employees.
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TN for Canadian and Mexican Professionals

NAFTA/USMCA professional visa for Canadian and Mexican citizens.
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E-2 Investor Visas

For investors making substantial investments in U.S. businesses.
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Humanitarian & Relief-Based Immigration

Protection and relief for those facing persecution or difficult circumstances.

Asylum

Protection for those who have suffered persecution or fear future persecution.
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Withholding of Removal

Protection from deportation to countries where you face persecution.
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CAT (Convention Against Torture)

Protection for those who face torture if returned to their home country.
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VAWA Self-Petitions

Immigration relief for victims of domestic abuse by U.S. citizens or residents.
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U Visas

For victims of qualifying crimes who have helped law enforcement.
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TPS (Temporary Protected Status)

Temporary status for nationals of designated countries facing crisis.
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Humanitarian Parole

Temporary entry based on urgent humanitarian reasons.
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Family-Based Immigration

Reuniting families through marriage, sponsorship, and family petitions.

Marriage-based Green Cards

Permanent residence through marriage to a U.S. citizen or green card holder.
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Adjustment of Status (I-485)

Applying for permanent residence while in the United States.
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Fiancé(e) Visas (K-1)

For foreign fiancés of U.S. citizens to enter the U.S. and marry.
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Parents, Children, Siblings Petitions

Sponsoring family members for immigration to the United States.
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Consular Processing

Immigrant visa processing at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.
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Waivers

Overcoming grounds of inadmissibility and bars to immigration benefits.

I-601 Hardship Waiver

Waiver of inadmissibility based on extreme hardship to qualifying relatives.
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I-601A Provisional Waiver

Stateside waiver of unlawful presence before departing for consular processing.
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I-212 Permission to Reapply

Permission to reapply for admission after deportation or removal.
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Extreme Hardship Cases

Building compelling hardship cases for waiver eligibility.
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Citizenship & Naturalization

Becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization or derivative citizenship.

N-400 Naturalization Applications

The final step to becoming a U.S. citizen after meeting eligibility requirements.
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Citizenship through Parents

Acquiring citizenship automatically through U.S. citizen parents.
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N-336 Appeals

Appealing denied naturalization applications.
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Court & Litigation

Defense and appeals in immigration court and federal courts.

Removal Defense / Deportation Defense

Defending against removal proceedings
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Immigration Court Representation

Full representation before immigration judges.
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Bond Hearings

Seeking release from immigration detention.
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Appeals (BIA)

Appeals to the Board of Immigration
Appeals.
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Federal Litigation

Litigation in federal district courts and circuit courts.
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Writ of Mandamus

Federal court action to compel USCIS to act on delayed cases.
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Other Services

Additional immigration services and applications.

DACA

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals renewals and initial applications.
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I-90 Green Card Renewal

Renewing or replacing permanent
resident cards.
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Reentry Permits

Travel documents for permanent residents planning extended absence.
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FOIA Requests

Obtaining your immigration records from government agencies.
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Questions About Your Case?

Every immigration case is unique. Let our experienced attorneys evaluate your specific situation and recommend the best path forward.
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📍Los Angeles Office
18751 Ventura Blvd #200, Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 382-3333

📍Orange County Office
300 Spectrum Center Dr, Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 272-1199

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