Carem Corvaia

Carem Corvaia is a Miami immigration attorney and founding lawyer serving families, workers, professionals, and international companies. She handles immigration petitions, visa applications, permanent residency matters, naturalization, asylum, and removal defense. Her practice includes representing clients before federal immigration agencies and immigration courts. In addition to private practice, Carem teaches legal writing and research at St. Thomas University College of Law.

Carem earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Florida International University in 2005, graduating magna cum laude. She then received her Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2011. In law school, she was editor-in-chief of the Intercultural Human Rights Law Review and vice president of the International Moot Court program. Her academic work concentrated on immigration, human rights, and legal advocacy.

Carem has worked with families seeking reunification, foreign businesses, skilled workers, and people facing removal proceedings. Her experience includes preparing immigration filings and appearing in matters involving the Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, and immigration courts. Before her current practice, she represented clients at another immigration law practice. She has also participated in community education and immigration policy advocacy.

Carem Corvaia was selected to Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars in 2023. She has held leadership roles in the South Florida chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, including chairing practice management and driver license committees. She has also contributed to professional conferences and mentoring efforts. Her combination of legal practice, immigration advocacy, and teaching supports practical guidance for individuals and organizations navigating U.S. immigration rules.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Corvaia Law, P.A.
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Chair, Practice Management Committee, AILA South Florida Chapter (2021-2023)
• Guardian Ad Litem, Legal Aid & Put Something Back Program (2011-2017)

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• St. Thomas University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Florida International University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Relations

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