Arek Nizamian



Mr. Nizamian's practice has focused exclusively on Immigration and Nationality Law, with particular emphasis on employment-based matters. He represents start-up and multinational clients before the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Labor, and Department of State in securing temporary visas and permanent residence for their employees. He is also experienced in preparing employment-based petitions for foreign workers in the outstanding researcher and extraordinary ability categories.


Mr. Nizamian recognized that companies and individuals need sound guidance in this highly regulated, seemingly arcane, and sometimes frustrating, regulatory area. Executives and large law firms seek his help when they have tough immigration problems. He is known for speed, quality, honesty and persistence.


Admitted to California and Federal District Bars; J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law; University of California Irvine, Bachelor's degree in Criminology, Law and Society; Member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association and American Bar Association.