Shahzeen Karim

Shahzeen Karim

Managing Partner and Attorney at Hafey & Karim
  • Immigration Law
  • Illinois
Badges
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Biography

Shahzeen Karim is an accomplished litigator, well-known for her fervent support of her clients and her authoritative presence in courtrooms.

Her deep experience in immigration law and her passion for impactful advocacy shape her proactive approach to legal practice. Her journey began in Chicago, where Shahzeen made her mark by handling various criminal cases, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, in the courts of Cook County.

Upon her move to Texas, Shahzeen honed her focus on immigration law. She initially worked with family-related immigration cases, helping clients with VAWA benefits, U Visas, hardship waivers, adjustment of status, and naturalization processes.

Subsequently, she transitioned to business immigration, where she adeptly secured work authorizations and employment visas for numerous employees via PERM Labor Certification applications, immigrant petitions, and permanent residence applications both domestically and at U.S. consulates globally.

An opportunity arose for Shahzeen to join the Department of Homeland Security in San Francisco, but she chose to continue her advocacy for asylum seekers in removal proceedings at a leading defense firm in San Francisco, where she collaborated with her colleague Ryan. Although Shahzeen is currently based in Dallas, she continues her client representation in California alongside her partner.

She holds her license in Illinois and has been part of the American Immigration Lawyers Association since 2016. Shahzeen earned her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University, following her graduation with honors from the University of Illinois-Chicago, where she double-majored in Criminal Justice and Philosophy.

Her extensive experience and strategic prowess have led to consistently successful outcomes in complicated cases before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration Court, and U.S. Department of State offices around the world.

Practice Area
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
Supreme Court of Illinois
ID Number: 6309386
Placeholder image for jurisdictions.
Languages
  • Bengali: Spoken, Written
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Managing Partner and Attorney
Hafey & Karim
Current
Education
DePaul University
DePaul University Logo
University of Illinois - Chicago
University of Illinois - Chicago Logo
Awards
Elite Lawyer
Elite Lawyer
Professional Associations
State Bar of illinois
Member
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Publications
Articles & Publications
Testimonials
Hafey & Karim
Speaking Engagements
Immigration options, BANT: DFW Radio show, Dallas
Bangladesh Association of North Texas
Domestic Violence in the South Asian Community, Atlanta
FOBANA
Websites & Blogs
Website
San Francisco Immigration Lawyers
Website
San Francisco Citizenship Attorneys
Website
San Francisco Asylum Attorneys
Website
San Francisco Green Card Attorneys
Website
San Francisco K-1 Visa Attorneys
Blog
Blog | Hafey & Karim
Contact & Map
1910 Pacific Avenue
Suite #2000-1970
Dallas, TX 75201
Telephone: (214) 506-0671
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Hafey & Karim
1160 Battery Street East
Suite 100
San Franciso, CA 94111
Telephone: (214) 506-0671
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed