Avi Friedman

Avi Friedman is a highly regarded immigration attorney with over 25 years of experience assisting individuals and businesses with complex immigration matters. Known for his leadership in immigration law, he has earned repeated recognition from U.S. News–Best Lawyers® and Who’s Who Legal for his work in nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories.

Avi earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California – Los Angeles in 1992. He then went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Loyola Marymount University in 1995. His academic background provided the essential legal knowledge and practical foundation that has guided his work in the immigration field for over two decades.

Avi focuses on a wide range of visa matters, including non-immigrant visas like E-1/E-2, H-1B, H-3, J-1, L-1, O-1, and TN, as well as immigrant visas such as PERM labor certifications, National Interest Waivers, and green cards for skilled workers and professionals. He also assists clients with naturalization, adjustment of status, J-1 waivers, and family-based petitions.

Avi serves on the AILA Department of State Liaison Committee and has held key leadership roles, including liaison to the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and the Consular Affairs Liaison for Southern California. He has written several immigration-focused articles and is a frequent speaker at industry events, helping shape immigration practices nationwide.

Avi Friedman continues to support clients in obtaining immigration solutions tailored to their specific needs. His dedication, knowledge, and deep experience in U.S. visa law make him a trusted advisor for those facing complex immigration challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• UCLA
  BA in Political Science with Magna Cum Laude

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