Lara Akinlude is an accomplished attorney with a diverse educational and professional background. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Special Education (B.Ed, 1996) and a Bachelor of Law with Honors (LL.B (Hons)) from Coventry University, UK (1998), followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (PGDL) from London Guildhall University, UK (1999). She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), California Bar Association, American Bar Association, and The Law Society, UK. In addition to her legal qualifications, Lara possesses complementary skills such as CEMAP certification (2006) and experience as an FSA-approved adviser (2006–2008), allowing her to guide UK clients on property and investment issues related to the U.S. She is also a certified Prince 2 Practitioner (2008), enhancing her ability to assist UK clients with business setup and project planning in the U.S. In the U.S., Lara specializes in Business Immigration Law, focusing on E-2 visas, L-1 visas, B1/B2 visas, O-1 visas, employment and investment green cards (EB visas), and offers Business Law services including entity formation in California, contract drafting and negotiations, as well as trademark and copyright services. She also assists individuals and families with Family Green Cards. In the UK, her expertise spans Business Immigration services such as Investor visas, Inter-company transfers, Tier 2 visas, Sole Representative visas, Innovator visas, Turkish Businessperson visas, Ancestry visas, and other temporary visas. She also provides support for Family and Individual visas, including UK Spouse visas, visas for EEA nationals, visit visas, settlement visa routes, and complex immigration cases involving criminal records. Additionally, she handles British Citizenship and Nationality Investigations. Across all areas of her practice, Lara combines her extensive knowledge with a client-centered approach to deliver effective legal solutions.
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