It takes a successful immigration strategy to thrive in America. We’ve successfully represented hundreds of clients, from startups and other employers across IT, FinTech, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and more to investors, extraordinary ability individuals, family members and humanitarian applicants. Part of our success comes from my own immigrant roots. In the mid 2000s I immigrated, somewhat reluctantly actually, to the United States as a permanent resident with my husband and 6 year old daughter. It wasn’t easy relocating, especially with a young child in tow, but it has been one of the best decisions of my life. In 2007 I received my LLM from the University of Connecticut, but then actually moved back to India with my daughter. However, after a few months, we returned to the US and I began studying for the US bar while working as a paralegal. I finally took the bar in 2009, and after a short stint in real estate and probate law, I plunged into immigration. I worked in-house for a mid-size company for over a decade primarily managing their immigration work before starting Patil & Associates, LLC. During this time, I led immigration strategies and managed the company’s immigrant and non-immigrant caseload, along with labor and employment issues and contract negotiations. Today, at Patil & Associates, LLC, I work with a team of highly dedicated professionals who are passionate about what they do and can make your immigrant journey seamless.

Jose is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Venezuela. Jose began his career as an attorney in Venezuela. Jose’s outstanding Venezuelan practice was recognized several times by the Miranda State Bar Association, which awarded him with honors in three different years. In 2002, Jose decided to come to the United States to further develop himself academically and professionally. In 2004, Jose was admitted to Syracuse University College of Law, where he graduated cum laude. During law school, Jose clerked for a US District Court in Florida. Jose joined the Smith Sovik law firm in 2007. Since joining the firm, Jose was involved in all areas of litigation. Jose has been and is a member of the Latin American Law Student Association; Hispanic National Bar Association; Black Law Student Association; DRI; American Bar Association; New Jersey State Bar; New York State Bar; Law Students in Action Project-Spanish Translation and Interpretation Assistance Team; Onondaga County Bar Association; AILA, among others. In 2012, Jose decided to open his new and independent law firm. After opening the Law Offices of Jose Perez, Jose has been involved in all areas of litigation, including construction, labor and employment, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, workers’ compensation, SSI/SSD, and immigration. Jose has been a speaker/panelist at numerous events dealing with his legal practice, Workers’ Compensation, and immigration issues. Jose also has a “Know-Your-Rights” column in the CNY Latino newspaper.

Reza Pourmohammadi is the founder and managing partner of the boutique immigration law practice, Reza Pourmohammadi, P.C., in New York. The firm’s areas of practice include employment-based visas (O, H, L, P, TN, and E) and immigrant categories (EB, labor certification, and family-based petitions). Reza Pourmohammadi represents artists, designers, writers, creatives, academics, and entrepreneurs, spanning across several industries, including fashion, advertising, music, film, television, publishing, entertainment, architecture, interior design, culinary, wellness, academia, business, and technology, among others. He is admitted to the bar of the State of New York, and holds a Juris Doctorate (2001) from New York Law School and a Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, in Political Science (1996) from Hunter College, The City University of New York. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. www.linkedin.com/in/rezapourmohammadi

He obtained a B.S. in Finance at Pace University, Lubin School of Business and attended the Delaware Law School, having been awarded his Juris Doctorate in May, 1988. Joseph concentrates on Immigration and Nationality Law, as well as Criminal Defense, Family Law and Municipal Court Practice. He is licensed to practice law in New Jersey.