Background Information
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Law School
Mr. Yacoub pursued his specialized Master of Laws (LLM) in International Law at New York University (NYU) School of Law – the leading law school in International Law in the nation. He obtained his three law degrees through merit-based full-ride scholarships. During his time at NYU, he was a graduate editor at NYU Journal of International Law and Politics (JILP) and a co-author to a world-renowned International Law Professor. He also volunteered with the New York Immigration Court and Open Society Foundation.
Admitted
New York 2021
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Additional Language(s)
Arabic
Biography
Amin R. Yacoub is a business immigration attorney based in Florida who represents clients nationwide in all areas of employment-based immigration, with a strong focus on EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) and EB1 Extraordinary Ability (EB1A) petitions. Having personally obtained his own U.S. permanent residency through the NIW process, Mr. Yacoub combines empathy with strategy to deliver results. He has successfully guided hundreds of entrepreneurs, STEM professionals, scientists, researchers, scholars, engineers, physicians, and nurses to green card approvals—building a near 98% approval rate in EB2-NIW and EB1A filings.
Mr. Yacoub has represented clients from 47 U.S. states and 7 countries worldwide. This broad experience allows him to skillfully tailor petitions to diverse professional backgrounds. Widely recognized both as a leading business immigration attorney and a published legal scholar, he is known for his precision, creative solutions, strategic case presentation, and persuasive legal argumentation.
STEM professionals, healthcare workers, and other highly skilled applicants turn to Mr. Yacoub for his ability to translate complex research, technical achievements, and professional contributions into compelling immigration petitions that clearly demonstrate national importance and exceptional merit to the United States.
Prior to joining Bogin, Munns & Munns, Mr. Yacoub led his own immigration and litigation practice. He pursued a PhD in Law (SJD) at University of Virginia School of Law. Before then, he earned his LL.M. in International Law from NYU School of Law, where he received a full-ride scholarship, served as a graduate editor for the NYU Journal of International Law and Politics, and collaborated with globally recognized legal scholars. His legal background also includes experience with the New York Immigration Court and the Open Society Foundation.
An accomplished legal scholar, Mr. Yacoub has authored 16 academic articles in top U.S. law journals. His scholarship has been cited by leading academics, including Oxford philosophers, and by the Supreme Court of Kentucky in a landmark decision changing state law for millions of residents—underscoring his recognition as a subject-matter expert in immigration and international law.
Outside of his legal career, Mr. Yacoub is passionate about interdisciplinary learning in Cosmology, Economics, and Philosophy. He enjoys playing chess, swimming, and exploring ultra-spicy cuisine.
Practice Areas
- Employment-Based Immigration (EB1A, EB1B, EB1C, EB2 NIW, EB3 for Nurses & Other Professionals, H-1B, L-1, O-1, EB4, EB5)
- Family-Based Immigration
- Pending asylum- EB adjustment cases
- Complex immigration matters.
Languages: English, Arabic, Spanish
Location: Orlando, FL (Serving clients worldwide)
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