Irina Lust

Irina Lust is an immigration lawyer at Irina Lust Law PLLC, with 17 years of experience representing individuals, families, and businesses in complex U.S. immigration matters. She handles both employment-based and family-based cases across the country. Her practice includes immigrant petitions such as EB-1A, EB-2 National Interest Waiver, EB-5, PERM, and I-140 applications. She also assists with non-immigrant visas, including H-1B, L-1, E-1, E-2, O-1, P-1, and TN, for Canadian and Mexican nationals.

Irina earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics from the State University of New York at Oneonta, graduating with honors. She later received her J.D. from New York Law School. She is admitted to practice in New York and Connecticut, as well as before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the District of Connecticut, and the United States Supreme Court. Her practice is focused exclusively on U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law.

Irina has counseled employers, executives, managers, entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, treaty investors, and individuals of extraordinary ability throughout her career. She has guided clients through the green card process based on employment, investment, and family relationships. She also represents clients in marriage-based cases, K-1 fiancé petitions, consular processing, waivers, and marriage fraud interviews, providing thorough preparation and strong advocacy.

Irina Lust is known for delivering honest assessments and realistic solutions. She carefully evaluates each case, explains risks clearly, and develops strategies tailored to her clients’ goals. Recognized as a Rising Star in Business Immigration by Super Lawyers in 2018 and 2019, she is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She remains committed to achieving practical, results-driven outcomes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Irina Lust Law PLLC
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• New York Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• State University of New York, College
  BS in Business Economics

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