Immigration attorney Spojmie Nasiri is a nationally-recognized expert on US immigration law. She has been involved in immigration law discussions held by U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-14) and frequently speaks for regional and national organizations about immigration law. Spojmie is frequently sought out as a presenter, author, contributor, speaker, and panelist. She is passionate about sharing her expertise, so that others may better navigate through immigration challenges and reach their own version of the American Dream. Below is a list of speaking engagements that Spojmie has presented recently.
Spojmie Nasiri presented at the 2023 AILA Midwinter Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She spoke on a panel along with fellow immigration practitioners Kathryn Weber, Jeremy McKinney, and Frederick Benz. Spojmie's presentation was about Asylum Hot Topics and the pathways to permanent legal status that are available to Afghan and Ukrainian nationals. The panel discussed recent executive orders and appeals court decisions related to asylum, as well as best practices for migrant protection protocols and family reunification.
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. During a trip to Washington D.C to help advocate for the passage of the Afghan Adjustment Act, attorney Nasiri also participated in 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.
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.
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.
