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Parisa is a trusted, go-to advisor on a range of complex mobility and immigration issues for a large, diverse client base. A Senior Partner in the firm’s New York office and member of Fragomen’s Global Executive Committee, she works to set the firm’s strategic vision and philosophy, manage its worldwide operations and ensure it remains progressive, agile, efficient, innovative and consistent across all its jurisdictions.

With over two decades of immigration law experience, Parisa leads a significant practice and manages corporate and private clients of all scopes and sizes in a range of industries, including those in the financial services, medical, pharmaceutical, academic, retail, media and technology sectors. She has deep experience working across offices and regions leading corporate advisory work in the global mobility space.

In addition to creating successful and innovative immigration programs for her clients, Parisa’s experience and innovation distinguish her as a leader in her field. She understands the need for a specialized approach—one size certainly does not fit all—and ensures each client receives the highest-quality service, attention and delivery of thoughtful solutions. She embeds herself in the world of her clients, approaching their challenges and developing programs as if they were her own.

Parisa speaks at international and national conferences on a variety of immigration topics, including those sponsored by the American Bar Association (ABA), Practising Law Institute (PLI), American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Invest in the USA (IIUSA) and EB5 Investors Magazine. She has also served as the Chair of PLI’s “Defending Immigration Removal Proceedings” program for more than 10 years. She is a member of the EB-5 Compliance Committee.

Parisa was immediately drawn to immigration law because it is one of the rare practice areas that truly affects individuals’ lives. As someone who has gone through the US immigration journey herself, she is uniquely positioned to strike the delicate balance of addressing an organization’s business goals while attending to an individual employee’s needs. Parisa recognizes that the immense pressure and anxieties felt throughout the process can be alleviated with proper resources and empathy—and constantly works to provide the appropriate level of sensitivity to all involved parties to achieve the best possible outcomes.

With a wealth of knowledge about individual immigration journeys as a backdrop, Parisa provides immigration advice and guidance on a pro bono basis to a number of organizations in the asylum and refugee space.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Parisa served as an Assistant District Counsel and Acting Deputy District Counsel for the Immigration & Naturalization Service, New York District.

Parisa speaks English and Farsi, and is conversational in French.

Parisa speaks at international and national conferences on a variety of immigration topics, including those sponsored by the American Bar Association (ABA), Practising Law Institute (PLI), American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Invest in the USA (IIUSA) and EB5 Investors Magazine. She has also served as the Chair of PLI’s “Defending Immigration Removal Proceedings” program for more than 10 years. She is a member of the EB-5 Compliance Committee.

Parisa was immediately drawn to immigration law because it is one of the rare practice areas that truly affects individuals’ lives. As someone who has gone through the US immigration journey herself, she is uniquely positioned to strike the delicate balance of addressing an organization’s business goals while attending to an individual employee’s needs. Parisa recognizes that the immense pressure and anxieties felt throughout the process can be alleviated with proper resources and empathy—and constantly works to provide the appropriate level of sensitivity to all involved parties to achieve the best possible outcomes.

With a wealth of knowledge about individual immigration journeys as a backdrop, Parisa provides immigration advice and guidance on a pro bono basis to a number of organizations in the asylum and refugee space.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Parisa served as an Assistant District Counsel and Acting Deputy District Counsel for the Immigration & Naturalization Service, New York District.

Parisa speaks English and Farsi, and is conversational in French.

Education

  • Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, J.D., 1994
  • Syracuse University, B.A., 1991

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: New York, Maryland

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2019 to 2026

Named to Crain’s New York Business’ Notable Women in Law, 2021

Listed in Chambers USA, 2021 to 2025

Named to National Law Journal’s Immigration Law Trailblazers, 2020

Named to New York Law Journal's Trailblazers, 2019

Named to “Top 25 Immigration Attorneys,” EB5 Investors Magazine, 2017, 2019, 2022

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Member, Federal Bar Council

Member, Iranian American Bar Association

Former Co-chair, Immigration Litigation Committee of the American Bar Association (ABA)

Faculty Member and Presenter, the Judicial Institute at Pace University, 2007-2008

 

Publications and lectures

Parisa has been a faculty member/presenter for the Judicial Institute at Pace University and a guest lecturer at Cardozo Law School.

Parisa is a frequent speaker at national conferences on a variety of immigration topics such as EB-5 and business corporate immigration.

Parisa has presented at panel events sponsored by the Practising Law Institute (PLI), the American Bar Association and other prestigious organizations.

Parisa also chairs PLI’s annual conference “Defending Removal Proceedings.”

Speaker, “Global Citizenship and Residency Programs.” Fragomen, Istanbul, Türkiye, 30 September 2025.

Speaker, Global Mobility Executive Leaders Exchange |New York, New York, New York, 18 September 2025.

Quoted, “Green Card Update: Applicants Receive Major Boost.” Newsweek, 16 September 2025.

Quoted, “Hoping to Visit the U.S.? It Might Cost You an Extra $250.” New York Times, 22 July 2025.

Speaker, “Navigating the Path to U.S. Citizenship: What You Need to Know.” Fragomen, Webinar, 16 July 2025.

Speaker, “The Fragomen Worldwide Immigration Trends Report 2025.” Investment Migration Forum, Dubai, UAE, 7 May 2025.

Speaker, “Are You Prepared? Key U.S. Immigration Compliance Updates for Employers.” Fragomen, Webinar, 24 March 2025.

Speaker, “Immigration Policy Shift: What the Trump Administration Means for Global Companies and Talent (Part III).” Fragomen, Webinar, 23 January 2025.

Speaker, “The Impact of the Incoming Trump Administration on You and Your Employees (Part II).” Fragomen, Webinar, 13 November 2024.

Speaker, “The Impact of the 2024 U.S. Election on Corporate Immigration and Global Mobility Strategy.” Worldwide ERC Global Workforce Symposium (GWS) 2024, National Harbor, MD, 23 October 2024.

Speaker, “Fragomen Webcast Series - Harris vs. Trump: Key Differences in Immigration Policy (Part I).” Fragomen, Webinar, 17 October 2024.

Panelist, “Navigating Today’s Cloudy Economic Climate: U.S. Immigration and Workforce Management Strategies.” Fragomen and Bloomberg LP, 7 June 2023.

Speaker, “An Economic Crisis Building: What this Means for Your Immigration Program.” Worldwide ERC 2022 Global Workforce Symposium, Las Vegas, Nevada, 27 October 2022.

Panelist, “Corporate Counsel Symposium: Inside Counsel in the Age of COVID.” New York City Bar, 31 January 2022.

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