Gasparian Spivey Immigration – New Orleans, LA

Expert Immigration Solutions for Education and Business

Gasparian Spivey Immigration is a boutique law firm located in the historic Central City neighborhood of New Orleans. Founded by Kathleen Gasparian and Leah Spivey, the firm is nationally recognized for its expertise in employment-based and education-based immigration. Unlike many firms that focus solely on family petitions, Gasparian Spivey has carved out a niche in helping universities, researchers, and students navigate the U.S. immigration system. If you are a scholar seeking a visa or a university administrator managing international faculty, you need to find an immigration lawyer who understands the specific regulations of academia. Gasparian Spivey is that firm.

Specialized Services for Academia and Industry

The firm is a leader in handling complex visa categories for highly skilled individuals. Their practice areas include:

• J-1 Waivers: assisting physicians and researchers in waiving home residency requirements.
• EB-1 and NIW: securing green cards for individuals of extraordinary ability and those whose work is in the national interest.
• Student Visas: advising on F-1 status maintenance and optional practical training (OPT) issues.
• Employer Compliance: helping businesses with I-9 audits and E-Verify requirements.

Compassionate Removal Defense

In addition to their business practice, Kathleen and Leah are fierce advocates for individuals facing deportation. They handle removal defense cases, asylum claims, and humanitarian visas for victims of crime (U Visas) and domestic violence (VAWA). They believe that everyone deserves due process and a fighting chance to remain in the country they call home. If you are looking to hire an attorney who combines technical brilliance with genuine empathy, Gasparian Spivey Immigration is the team to trust.

We pride ourselves on solving complex problems with practical solutions. Whether you are a Nobel Prize winner or a family seeking safety, we are your partners in this journey.

Located on the revitalized Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, the firm is deeply rooted in the community. Their office provides a welcoming and safe space for clients from all over the world.