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Sameen is an Associate at Fragomen’s Washington, DC office, where she assists clients with employment- and family-based immigration matters. She has experience with a range of immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions, including I-140, I-130, I-485, I-129, I-131, I-765 and PERM labor certifications. Sameen also has experience preparing responses to inquiries and requests from the DOL and USCIS.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Sameen was an attorney at boutique and large firms in Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA, where her practice covered a range of matters, including immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applications, family-sponsored petitions, waivers of inadmissibility, asylum applications, humanitarian relief and all forms of relief from removal. She also represented clients in appellate work before the Board of Immigration Appeals and Administrative Appeals Office.

Sameen’s most recent pro bono efforts include assisting an Afghan client seeking asylum. She has also volunteered with LGBTQ+ organizations where she conducted asylum and T-visa screenings, volunteered in DACA workshops to review DACA applications and conducted intakes in Immigration Detention facilities. In law school, Sameen was the recipient of the Manuel and Ana Maria Benitez Award for Clinical Excellence in Immigration Law, and the Presidential Volunteer Service Award—Gold, which is awarded to an individual having performed more than 250 hours of volunteer service.

Sameen speaks English, Persian and Spanish.

Education

  • George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2016
  • University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 2012

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: California

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Recent Executive Orders and Agency Actions Impacting International Students/Scholars.” 2025 NAFSA Region II Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, 25 October 2025.

Speaker, “Self-Sponsored Green Card Options for International Students, Staff, & Faculty.” 2025 NAFSA Region II Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, 24 October 2025.

Quoted, “The U.S. twice denied a visa application for a potential lifesaving donor. Then the cancer patient got a late-night text.” Los Angeles Times, 31 January 2024.

Sameen’s insights

October 23, 2025 — October 26, 2025 | Meeting

NAFSA Region II ConferenceRead more

January 31, 2024 | Media mentions

Los Angeles Times: The U.S. twice denied a visa application for a potential lifesaving donor. Then the cancer patient got a late-night textRead more

December 12, 2023 | Fragomen news

Associate Sameen Ahmadnia Selected for Truman National Security Project FellowshipRead more

Sameen’s insights

October 23, 2025 — October 26, 2025 | Meeting

NAFSA Region II ConferenceRead more

January 31, 2024 | Media mentions

Los Angeles Times: The U.S. twice denied a visa application for a potential lifesaving donor. Then the cancer patient got a late-night textRead more

December 12, 2023 | Fragomen news

Associate Sameen Ahmadnia Selected for Truman National Security Project FellowshipRead more

Sameen’s insights

October 23, 2025 — October 26, 2025 | Meeting

NAFSA Region II ConferenceRead more

January 31, 2024 | Media mentions

Los Angeles Times: The U.S. twice denied a visa application for a potential lifesaving donor. Then the cancer patient got a late-night textRead more

December 12, 2023 | Fragomen news

Associate Sameen Ahmadnia Selected for Truman National Security Project FellowshipRead more

Country / Territory

  • United StatesUnited States

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Persian
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 732 239 2900

F:+1 202 371 2898

Washington, DC

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1101 15th St NW STE 700

Washington DC 20005

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Sameen’s insights

October 23, 2025 — October 26, 2025 | Meeting

NAFSA Region II ConferenceRead more

January 31, 2024 | Media mentions

Los Angeles Times: The U.S. twice denied a visa application for a potential lifesaving donor. Then the cancer patient got a late-night textRead more

December 12, 2023 | Fragomen news

Associate Sameen Ahmadnia Selected for Truman National Security Project FellowshipRead more

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T:+1 732 239 2900

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1101 15th St NW STE 700

Washington DC 20005

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Sameen’s insights

October 23, 2025 — October 26, 2025 | Meeting

NAFSA Region II ConferenceRead more

January 31, 2024 | Media mentions

Los Angeles Times: The U.S. twice denied a visa application for a potential lifesaving donor. Then the cancer patient got a late-night textRead more

December 12, 2023 | Fragomen news

Associate Sameen Ahmadnia Selected for Truman National Security Project FellowshipRead more

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[email protected]

T:+1 732 239 2900

F:+1 202 371 2898

Washington, DC

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1101 15th St NW STE 700

Washington DC 20005

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Sameen’s insights

October 23, 2025 — October 26, 2025 | Meeting

NAFSA Region II ConferenceRead more

January 31, 2024 | Media mentions

Los Angeles Times: The U.S. twice denied a visa application for a potential lifesaving donor. Then the cancer patient got a late-night textRead more

December 12, 2023 | Fragomen news

Associate Sameen Ahmadnia Selected for Truman National Security Project FellowshipRead more

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Partner Karolina Schiffter Recognised in Lexology Index: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2027

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Canada’s Immigration Dual Reality: Narrower Access, Persistent Demand

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Blog post

UK Temporary Shortage List Review: What the Migration Advisory Committee's Recommendations Mean for Employers

UK Government Affairs Strategy Director Shuyeb Muquit explores what the recommendations mean, what’s still uncertain and what employers should be watching next

Learn more

Blog post

A1-Bescheinigung für Geschäftsreisen und Entsendungen: Was Arbeitgeber wissen müssen

In this blog, Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer explains when employers need an A1 certificate for employees traveling or working temporarily within Europe, the application process and how timely planning can help manage social security compliance risks.

Learn more

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Fragomen Retains Band 1 Ranking & Receives Four Individual Rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide

Fragomen and UK team members are ranked in the “Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals – UK-wide” category of the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide.

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Blog post

Establishing a Business Presence in Switzerland: Key Considerations for Employers

In this blog, Director Ana Bessa Santos explores what Swiss authorities expect from employers when assessing work permit applications—including why a well-developed business plan, realistic growth projections and evidence of a genuine operational presence are critical to supporting both initial applications and future permit renewals.

Learn more

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Personnel Today: Migration Committee Proposes to Cut 24 Occupations From New Shortage List

Partner Louise Haycock discussed the Migration Advisory Committee’s Temporary Shortage List recommendations and the need for clear workforce plans and transitional arrangements.

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Learn more

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Learn more

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