Nishan C. Mahendran
Pembroke Pines
(800) 716-4990
Mr. Mahendran is licensed by The Florida Bar to practice law in the State of Florida and he is authorized to engage in multi-jurisdictional federal immigration practice. He is a member of the Bars of the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Mr. Mahendran is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
Mr. Mahendran was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka and is an immigrant of the United States who is a naturalized citizen. His immigrant background makes Mr. Mahendran sensitive to the personal needs and issues of his immigration clients.
Mr. Mahendran graduated from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts with a B.A. in Biology. He graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in Coral Gables, Florida. His practice focuses exclusively in the area of United States Immigration & Naturalization Law.
Over the years, Mr. Mahendran has given live seminars and has appeared on radio talk shows to discuss a wide range of immigration topics and problem issues.
Education
J.D., University of Miami School of Law, 1997
B.A., Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, 1991
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
State of Florida, 1998
US District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1999
US District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2000
US 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2000
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
Florida Bar Association; Member Since 1998
American Immigration Lawyers Association; Member Since 2003
Broward County Bar Association; Member Since 2004
Representative Clients
Represents both Employers and Employees in applying for Non-Immigrant Work Visas and Employment-Based Permanent Residency.
Represents clients applying for Family-Based Permanent Residency.
Represents Permanent Resident clients applying for Naturalization and Citizenship.
Represents clients in Asylum and/or Removal Proceedings.
Non-Legal Activities
City of Pembroke Pines, Florida YMCA Basketball Coach, 2006, 2011 through 2019
City of Pembroke Pines, Florida Soccer Coach 2006 through 2017
City of Pembroke Pines, Florida YMCA Basketball Division Champions 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2017
City of Pembroke Pines/Miramar Florida Youth Football Coach 2018
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