Since the fall of Kabul, Afghanistan in August 2021, over 86,000 Afghan refugees have been temporarily paroled into the United States. As these families face challenges trying to rebuild their lives, immigration attorney Spojmie Nasiri has worked tirelessly to advocate on behalf of Afghan refugees and to assist with their relocation and resettlement.
Earlier this month, Spojmie traveled to Washington, D.C. for a series of events to expand her support of Afghan refugees.
While in our nation's capital, Spojmie joined veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and the Afghan Allies Fire Watch to advocate for the passage of the Afghan Adjustment Act.
The Afghan Adjustment Act (AAA) is a bill that is currently being considered in Congress. If passed, the Afghan Adjustment Act would give Afghan refugees certainty about their future in the United States. The AAA would allow families to resettle into their new communities, secure gainful employment, receive healthcare, and avoid deportation. The AAA would fulfill the U.S. Government's moral obligation to protect Afghan allies who have fought side-by-side with the U.S. Armed Forces over the last 20 years.
Attorney Nasiri's trip to D.C. also included a panel discussion for Islamic Relief USA about Afghan refugees resettling in the United States. Spojmie discussed the legal challenges that these newcomers face, and shared ways to help them navigate the U.S. legal immigration system.
Islamic Relief USA is a prominent charity that provides disaster and emergency relief, aid to refugees, education, and other humanitarian services for people around the world, regardless of gender, race, or religion.
Over the last year, Spojmie has participated in roundtable discussions with Congressional Representatives, U.S. State Department Officials, leaders of refugee organizations, and many other important associations. She is honored to have had the opportunity to extend her advocacy for Afghan refugees in our nation's capital.
The Law Office of Spojmie Nasiri, PC is proud to have sponsored the 2022 Annual Banquet in support of the Islamic Scholarship Fund.
Founded in 2009, the Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) provides funding, mentorship, and career counseling for American Muslims. ISF also creates opportunities for American Muslims to gain real-world experience in law, policy, media, and film. Over the past decade, the ISF has provided scholarship and grants to over 575 recipients.
This year's banquet celebrated the accomplishments of program scholars and showcased the impact that the ISF has had on the American Muslim community. Our firm was honored to sponsor the banquet and we are proud to help advance the great work of the ISF.
In November, immigration attorney Spojmie Nasiri presented at the National Association of Muslim Lawyers (NAML) 2022 Annual Conference in Las Vegas.
Spojmie and her co-panelists discussed the latest major challenges and developments in the U.S. immigration system. Drawing from years of practical experience dealing with USCIS, the panel provided tips for lawyers who are interested in practicing immigration law.
Attorneys Hudaidah Bhimdi, Mahsa Khanbabai, and Mohammad Ali Syed joined Spojmie on the panel, which was moderated by Farheen Siddiqi, the managing director of the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES).
NAML is the premier association for Muslim lawyers and legal professionals in the United States. The organization is dedicated to providing networking, education, and community service opportunities to enable Muslim lawyers to best serve the law-related needs of the general public.
Our law office is proud to present at the conference as well as support NAML as a sapphire-tier sponsor.
Last month, immigration attorney Spojmie Nasiri presented at the 35th Annual Conference of AILA California Chapters held in Los Angeles. The American Immigration Lawyers Association, or AILA, is a national association of immigration lawyers established to promote justice and advocate for fair and reasonable immigration policy.
During the presentation, titled "Afghanistan and Ukraine: What's Next for Our Clients", Spojmie and her co-presenters Henna Pithia and Jenna Gilbert discussed the pathways to permanent legal status and the urgent need for the Afghan Adjustment Act.
Attendees learned about TPS- and asylum-related options, the specific grounds of inadmissibility that could impact asylum seekers, and the public benefits that are available to parolees, TPS holders, and asylum seekers.
Immigration attorney Spojmie Nasiri recently participated in a virtual panel discussion with Thomas West, the U.S. State Department’s Special Representative and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Afghanistan.
The presentation was produced by Afghans for a Better Tomorrow, an organization that is committed to bringing about transformative change for Afghans in the United States and beyond. Through organizing campaigns and events, Afghans for a Better Tomorrow seeks an equitable future where Afghans and other marginalized communities are uplifted for a better tomorrow.
During the presentation, immigration attorney Spojmie Nasiri joined Secretary West and other legal and policy experts to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan as well as the newly-created "Afghan Fund".
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