team-member

Helena Younossi

South San Francisco, CA

Licensed for 29 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Immigration

Language

Farsi French German

About

Helena S. Younossi has extensive experience helping companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 multinationals with their U.S. business immigration matters, including employee work authorizations, I-9 IRCA Compliance, M&A, LCA Compliance, Immigration Program and Policy development, as well as Consular and Global work visa coordination. She also represents individuals and families in their immigration related needs. Ms. Younossi has been invited to speak on immigration and legal ethics by organizations such the American Bar Association (ABA), the Public Law Institute (PLI), the California State Bar, the Sixth Annual Statewide Ethics Symposium, and the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, to name a few. Her work has included membership in the State Bar Executive Committee of the International Law Section, the AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) National Ethics and Practice Management Committee, service as the AILA NorCal Ethics Liaison and as Vice Chair of the BASF Ethics Committee. She serves on the Board of Advisors for the AILA National Ethics Compendium, which will result in the first comprehensive publication of the ABA Model rules’ application to the practice of immigration law. Helena has also been peer-selected for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America” each year since 2010, “Northern California Super Lawyers” each year since 2010 and “San Francisco’s Best Lawyer” each year since 2012. She was selected as a ‘2013 Top Rated Lawyer’ by Martindale-Hubbell and listed among “Women Leaders in the Law” in The American Lawyer Magazine, January 2013 issue. She is a three-time recipient of the Wiley W. Manuel Award for her pro-bono work and a triathlete who has completed Ironman Canada. For more Reviews, visit my LinkedIn Page!

Practices Areas

Immigration

Language

Farsi French German

Contact

Younossi, Helena601 Gateway Boulevard Suite 210South San Francisco, CA, 94080

Office: (650) 797-0372

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
June 28, 2021

Helena was very prompt in her response and to the point. Her advise was very helpful. Thanks.

Sri
August 15, 2019

The company I work in was a client of Younassi law firm. I have been in touch with Helena for the last 2+ years now, on an intermittent basis. I was always amazed by how quickly Helena responded, how precise she was and how helpful she wanted to be! And even more so for immigration issues which has nothing to do with cases filed by her firm. I have been asking her multiple questions on the immigration process and she always took the time to help me understand my options and clarify my concerns at every step of the way. I admire her work ethic, her knowledge of immigration processes / nuances and mostly her compassion / patience which was consistent across all interactions. And her team does the same thing as well - responding to questions / concerns with the same precision and helpful attitude. I highly recommend Helena and her team for any immigration related issues.

Chidozie
June 3, 2019

I have been working with Younossi Law since 2016 through Safeway Inc, their client and my direct employer, and I am very pleased with the professionalism displayed by the staff I have come in contact with. Helena, Anastasia, Khaled, and Darlene are just a few of the amazing individuals I have come in contact with via telephone communications or email exchanges, and each time I am just grateful to have this team on my case. Prompt replies, knowledgable feedback, and clarity in communication are a few of the skills I have appreciated from them and I highly recommend this firm to any individual seeking services provided by them.

Eli
May 27, 2019

I had the pleasure of working with Helena and her team at Younossi Law for over 10 years while running my international staffing company. They successfully handled dozens of H1B and permanent residency cases. I continue to work with Helena for personal immigration matters and religiously recommend her to my family and friends. She is extremely diligent, supportive and exceptionally attentive. As the managing attorney, she has created a top-notch firm who are all experts in immigration law and in todays complex and shifting world, this is essential. 5 stars all the way for Helena and her team!

anonymous
May 5, 2019

Helena was super helpful throughout my immigration application. She brought a calm demeanor and attention to detail that made the process as smooth as possible. I highly recommend Helena and her firm!

Lee
May 1, 2019

Younossi Law right from the start were excellent help during my initial arrival into the US and following through up to my successful completion of the Green Card process. Everyone at Younossi were friendly, supportive and most importantly knew exactly what they were doing through a process which at times can seem lengthy and complicated. They always kept me informed and were always available when I needed to contact them. They kept me right with what was expected of me. This is so important for someone who is not familiar with the process. Even though at different stages, different members of their team were involved.....Younossi didn't miss a beat. I would highly recommend Younossi Law to anyone requiring assistance in this field. Truly a great team!!!

Annick
April 30, 2019

Helena was recommended by an attorney friend a couple of years ago. After I had a consultation with her over the phone on an visa/immigration case, I decided to hire Helena on the spot as she is very knowledgeable in her field and is also a very compassionate person. She put me at ease so I am comfortable to ask her questions regarding my case. She is always very helpful when she provides legal advice. She is also very articulate so it makes it easy for me to understand the process and all the deliverables. She instills confidence as we navigate through the complicated process. I have been working with her for a while now and would highly recommend her to anybody who needs legal advice in this area!

Gina
July 24, 2017

Helena was informative and also so easy to work with. She was able to provide me with the information I needed in a few easy emails. She made herself available around my limited schedule (even offering to have a call on a Saturday). She communicated so well explaining clearly to me what I needed to know.

Ann
July 21, 2017

My company has used Helena Younossi for immigration matters for over a decade. She is the best immigration attorney we have ever used. She and her firm have handled hundreds of cases for us without any problem. We have received thoughtful advice from Helena Younossi and her team on a variety of immigration topics.

Paul
July 18, 2017

Helena Younossi worked for several years, with candor, expertise and good accessibility, to Applied Micro Circuits Corporation. The legal and HR teams could work well with Helena and her team of immigration-related legal resources. She knows the law and its practical application for just about any immigrant and non-immigrant visa issues both with expertise and efficiency in deploying the advice. We could count on her team to do right by our corporation. Strongly recommended.

anonymous
June 28, 2021

Helena was very prompt in her response and to the point. Her advise was very helpful. Thanks.

Sri
August 15, 2019

The company I work in was a client of Younassi law firm. I have been in touch with Helena for the last 2+ years now, on an intermittent basis. I was always amazed by how quickly Helena responded, how precise she was and how helpful she wanted to be! And even more so for immigration issues which has nothing to do with cases filed by her firm. I have been asking her multiple questions on the immigration process and she always took the time to help me understand my options and clarify my concerns at every step of the way. I admire her work ethic, her knowledge of immigration processes / nuances and mostly her compassion / patience which was consistent across all interactions. And her team does the same thing as well - responding to questions / concerns with the same precision and helpful attitude. I highly recommend Helena and her team for any immigration related issues.

Chidozie
June 3, 2019

I have been working with Younossi Law since 2016 through Safeway Inc, their client and my direct employer, and I am very pleased with the professionalism displayed by the staff I have come in contact with. Helena, Anastasia, Khaled, and Darlene are just a few of the amazing individuals I have come in contact with via telephone communications or email exchanges, and each time I am just grateful to have this team on my case. Prompt replies, knowledgable feedback, and clarity in communication are a few of the skills I have appreciated from them and I highly recommend this firm to any individual seeking services provided by them.

Eli
May 27, 2019

I had the pleasure of working with Helena and her team at Younossi Law for over 10 years while running my international staffing company. They successfully handled dozens of H1B and permanent residency cases. I continue to work with Helena for personal immigration matters and religiously recommend her to my family and friends. She is extremely diligent, supportive and exceptionally attentive. As the managing attorney, she has created a top-notch firm who are all experts in immigration law and in todays complex and shifting world, this is essential. 5 stars all the way for Helena and her team!

anonymous
May 5, 2019

Helena was super helpful throughout my immigration application. She brought a calm demeanor and attention to detail that made the process as smooth as possible. I highly recommend Helena and her firm!

Lee
May 1, 2019

Younossi Law right from the start were excellent help during my initial arrival into the US and following through up to my successful completion of the Green Card process. Everyone at Younossi were friendly, supportive and most importantly knew exactly what they were doing through a process which at times can seem lengthy and complicated. They always kept me informed and were always available when I needed to contact them. They kept me right with what was expected of me. This is so important for someone who is not familiar with the process. Even though at different stages, different members of their team were involved.....Younossi didn't miss a beat. I would highly recommend Younossi Law to anyone requiring assistance in this field. Truly a great team!!!

Annick
April 30, 2019

Helena was recommended by an attorney friend a couple of years ago. After I had a consultation with her over the phone on an visa/immigration case, I decided to hire Helena on the spot as she is very knowledgeable in her field and is also a very compassionate person. She put me at ease so I am comfortable to ask her questions regarding my case. She is always very helpful when she provides legal advice. She is also very articulate so it makes it easy for me to understand the process and all the deliverables. She instills confidence as we navigate through the complicated process. I have been working with her for a while now and would highly recommend her to anybody who needs legal advice in this area!

Gina
July 24, 2017

Helena was informative and also so easy to work with. She was able to provide me with the information I needed in a few easy emails. She made herself available around my limited schedule (even offering to have a call on a Saturday). She communicated so well explaining clearly to me what I needed to know.

Ann
July 21, 2017

My company has used Helena Younossi for immigration matters for over a decade. She is the best immigration attorney we have ever used. She and her firm have handled hundreds of cases for us without any problem. We have received thoughtful advice from Helena Younossi and her team on a variety of immigration topics.

Paul
July 18, 2017

Helena Younossi worked for several years, with candor, expertise and good accessibility, to Applied Micro Circuits Corporation. The legal and HR teams could work well with Helena and her team of immigration-related legal resources. She knows the law and its practical application for just about any immigrant and non-immigrant visa issues both with expertise and efficiency in deploying the advice. We could count on her team to do right by our corporation. Strongly recommended.