Lena Korial-Yonan

Since 2000, Lena Korial-Yonan has exclusively practiced U.S. immigration law, guiding individuals, families, and employers through the intricacies of the immigration system with precision, dedication, and care. An immigrant from Iraq who arrived in the U.S. at age seven, Lena’s personal journey inspires a deep understanding of her clients’ challenges. This lived experience, combined with over two decades of focused legal practice, shapes a strategic and empathetic approach.

Lena’s firm represents clients nationwide and globally, handling all facets of immigration law, including marriage-based green cards, fiancée and spousal visas, naturalization, deportation defense before the Orlando Immigration Court, H-1B and TN work visas, L-1A transfers, investor visas, asylum applications, and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals. Her commitment to excellence is reflected in her consistent case preparation, attention to legal detail, and client-centered advocacy.

A graduate of the University of Florida Levin College of Law with honors and a dual magna cum laude graduate of Loyola University of Chicago, Lena is admitted to the Florida Bar and licensed to practice federal immigration law across the United States. Her affiliations include the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the American Bar Association, the Jacksonville Bar Association, and the Administrative Appeals Unit.

Fluent in Arabic and rooted in Jacksonville, Lena remains active in her local community through her church and professional service. For her work and insight on immigration issues, she has been featured in news outlets such as First Coast News and Costa Rica News.

Clients value Lena Korial-Yonan’s direct communication, thorough guidance, and unwavering advocacy throughout the legal process. With her leadership, the firm maintains a longstanding reputation for delivering high-quality, ethical legal counsel to immigrants seeking stability, opportunity, and a secure future in the United States.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Partner, Law Office of Lena Korial-Yonan, P.A.
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Jacksonville Bar Association
• Member, Board of Immigration Appeals
• Member, Administrative Appeals Unit

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• University of Florida Levin College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Loyola University of Chicago
  Bachelor of Science (BS)
• Loyola University of Chicago
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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