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Isha Atassi
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With nearly 20 years of experience practicing immigration law at Fragomen, Isha drives change for clients through an unwavering commitment to problem solving, technical innovation and a global mindset.
Her main representative experience includes multinational corporate clients across a variety of industries, mostly focused on financial services, law firms and consulting, among others. She provides guidance on all aspects of corporate immigration, including nonimmigrant visas, permanent residence and citizenship. She also strategically guides human resources professionals, recruiters, employees, global mobility teams and general counsels’ offices to ensure successful immigration solutions.
Isha’s dedicated client service spans both large corporate clients and individuals alike. Regardless of the client’s size or the scope of their challenges, she strikes the delicate balance of putting risk and compliance at the forefront of her approach alongside creative thinking. She is committed to providing consistency across jurisdictions, ensuring that the same, high-quality level of service is provided regardless of region or location.
Education
- Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 2006
- Florida State University, B.S., 2000
More from Isha
Admissions
Bar Admissions: New York
Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law
Awards
Listed in Chambers USA, 2022 to 2025
Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2023
Recipient, New York Law Journal Innovation Award, 2021
Professional accomplishments
Member, ABANA
Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member, Muslim Bar Association of New York
Member, New York City Bar, Middle Eastern & Northern African Affairs Committee
Board Member, INCLUDEnyc
Publications and lectures
Co-author, “US green card by investment: EB-5 and Gold Card options for Middle Eastern investors.” Westlaw Today, 15 January 2026.
Quoted, “How Trump's immigration crackdown is reshaping financial industry hiring, travel, and dealmaking.” Business Insider, 9 July 2025.
Quoted, “Tougher H-1B Visa Scrutiny Anticipated as Annual Lottery Opens.” Bloomberg Law, 6 March 2025.
Co-author, “Understanding the January 2025 Visa Bulletin and Possibility of Establishing Cut-off Dates for EB-5 Set-Aside Categories in Fiscal Year 2025.” Fragomen, 31 December 2024.
Featured, “In Their Own Words: 9 Partners on Diversity at Work.” Law360, July 2019.
Isha’s insights
January 15, 2026 | Media mentions
December 26, 2025 | Blog post
July 9, 2025 | Media mentions
