Shirin Rahmani
Shirin Rahmani
Senior Attorney
Overview
Shirin has extensive experience in employment and family-based immigration law and provides counsel on all immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories. Prior to joining Akula & Associates, she had successfully handled a multitude of cases involving E-2, R-1, PERM, and H-1B in Dallas and Fort Worth.
Besides her professional experience, Shirin is also familiar with immigration on a personal level. She immigrated to the U.S. from Iran at the age of 10. Having personally gone through this process, she understands firsthand the struggles and obstacles immigrants experience as they try to find their way through the maze of immigration paperwork en route to citizenship.
Shirin studied law at Texas A&M School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan School of Law) with an emphasis on immigration law. While attending law school, she spent a semester in France studying International Law at Université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense and interning at a law firm in Versailles, France. she also served as president of the International Law Society, treasurer of the Asian & Pacific Islander Student Association, and competed with the school’s traveling arbitration team. While practicing law, she was selected by the Fort Worth Magazine as a Top Attorney for Immigration Law in 2015.
Bar Admissions
- Texas, year 2012
Education
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Texas A&M School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan School of Law), Fort
Worth, Texas
- J.D., year 2012
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University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
- B.A., Political Science, Pre-Law and English, year
- Awards:
- Dean’s List, 2011 – 2012
- Superior Academic Achievement, 2007
- Political Science National Honor Society, 2007 – 2008
Past Employment Positions
- Johnson, Loyd & Schmitz, 2014 - 2016
- Modjarrad Abusaad Said, Law Firm, Associate Attorney, 2013 – 2014
Certified Legal Specialties
- Qualified Mediator
Professional Associations And Awards
- Fort Worth Magazine "Top Attorneys 2015" for Immigration
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Member, 2014 – Present
- Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association, Member, 2012 – Present
Languages
- Persian
Pro Bono Activities
- Law Clerk for Egyptian American Rule of Law Association, 2011 – 2012
Case Types:
- EB5
- Employment-based visas
Expedited/Emergency appointment requests please email Inella.coleman@akulalaw.com
A Reputation of Excellence Our Success
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"Too bad there are only 5 stars... I like to give them 10"Too bad there are only 5 stars cos I like to give them 10. Practically the best Immigration attorneys in Dallas or Texas and possibly the best in country. I like to thank Ms Katrina Moore especially she was more than helpful in my case. She was a life saver.- Oluwatobi O.
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"I truly say sincere THANKS for their great service."My journey started with Akula & Associates exactly 10 months ago. Came to know about them through a friend, casually called, impressed with their profile and signed up contract for services. Last 10 months we filed several cases and each case they treat like a completely new customer and examine each document thoroughly, advise and make us on top of the things. I truly say sincere THANKS for their great service. I truly love their staff. My paralegal Yezenia is awesome, attorney Toki is wonderful. Yet to work more with GC team, Shirin and Christie, great work experience so far. Last but not least Attorney Kavitha is Great!!! I hope I get the same level of service for me and employees for coming years!!! Good luck to Akula & Associates !!- Venkat C.
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"Excellent experience working with the team at Akkula Associates!"I would highly recommended Akkula Associates- Gampa S.
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"Very professional and efficient team who actually know what they are doing!"Very professional and efficient team who actually know what they are doing! I have had very positive experiences with Akula & Associates, and highly recommend them!- Ehsan Z.
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"Cannot recommend them enough!"They explained each process and answered all our questions- Quinton M
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"You guys Rock….:)"We are very grateful for the help we always receive from the Akula Law Associates. At any time we need them they are always available to help quickly and a high level of professionalism. Thank you so much for all the staff members for their exceptional services. You guys Rock….:)- HR Devansh Lab Werks
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"Awesome service, excellent follow up, very quick and affordable"Awesome service, excellent follow up, very quick and affordable, professional, prompt. Ansreen Aijaz Ali was my representative, highly satisfied with her response and service, will surely recommend.- Shahab Q.
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"Through honest and direct communication Mr. Akula and her staff is very thorough"The relationship between Akula & Associates and CCIT has been very rewarding. Our company continues to trust Ms. Akula’s extensive immigration experience and we have yet to be disappointed. Through honest and direct communication Ms. Akula and her staff is very thorough; we have an understanding and comfort that all immigration matters are handled effectively and efficiently. Quick response is what we expect from legal counsel and that is exactly what the office of Akula& Associates delivers!- Vijay Seri, President – CCIT
