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Parisa Karaahmet
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- English
- Farsi
- French
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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 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.
Education
- Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, J.D., 1994
- Syracuse University, B.A., 1991
More from Parisa
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.”
Quoted, “Rapid Developments Lead Immigration Attorneys to Constantly Adjust Practices.” New York Law Journal, 20 January 2026.
Speaker, “Compliance Breakout 1: Navigating Ports of Entry.” Worldwide ERC® Global ’25, Salt Lake City, UT, 28 October 2025.
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.
Parisa’s insights
January 27, 2026 | Webinar
January 21, 2026 | Media mentions
December 16, 2025 | Webinar
