Houman Afshar

Partner

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Houman Afshar

Houman advises U.S. businesses on how to implement and maintain their immigration programs. He counsels clients on nonimmigrant and immigrant visa matters and creates worksite compliance programs. Houman partners with clients to develop strategic, cost-effective programs that facilitate the efficient transfer of foreign employees to U.S. operations.

From start-ups to established businesses, Houman delivers a unique relationship based on service no matter the size of client. He counsels clients in industries including hospitality, media, marketing, fine arts, technology and financial services. These industries often require diverse visa types for employees with varying backgrounds. Because of the complex nature of these cases, Houman works closely with clients to tie immigration to their long-term growth strategy.

Beyond implementing large-scale immigration programs, Houman assists individual clients in obtaining family-based visa sponsorships based on familial relationships and acquiring and maintaining their U.S. citizenship.

education

  • New York Law School, J.D., cum laude
  • University of British Columbia, B.A.

bar admissions

  • New York

court admissions

  • New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division

Experience

  • Lead partner managing the full immigration program for a hospitality conglomerate. Manages all inbound US and global matters and has been intricately involved in immigration matters during a corporate expansion. Work includes O-1, H1-B, E-3 and TN visas.
  • Developed a niche practice advising media companies on immigration matters. Work includes securing visas and green cards for creative professionals, COOs, heads of strategy and directors of technology, which are critical roles in the advertising and digital media industry.

Awards & Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America 2020
  • Super Lawyers Rising Star 2014
  • New York Law School, Executive Editor of Law Review and Ernst C. Stiefel Writing Award

Memberships & Affiliations

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Canadian Association of New York

Articles, Publications & Lectures

Languages

  • Farsi

education

  • New York Law School, J.D., cum laude
  • University of British Columbia, B.A.

bar admissions

  • New York

court admissions

  • New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division