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John A. "Jay" Nelson, Esq.

Jay Nelson devotes his practice exclusively to U.S. immigration and nationality law. Admitted to practice in the State of Montana, he limits his work entirely to immigration matters, representing individuals, families, and businesses across a wide range of cases — from family reunification and employer sponsorship of foreign professionals to permanent residence, humanitarian relief, and U.S. citizenship.

His career is built on more than four decades in the legal profession. Before practicing law, Jay was a sales and marketing executive in legal publishing and consulting with West, LexisNexis, and Matthew Bender, where he was recognized as an award-winning representative for a consultative approach — taking time to understand each client's needs, developing practical solutions, and consistently exceeding expectations. Earlier in his career, he was also a co-founder of Inland Empire Magazine, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary serving Southern California.

Those experiences continue to shape how he practices today. Jay believes every immigration case deserves careful attention, thoughtful legal analysis, and personal service. Because these matters often involve life-changing decisions affecting families, careers, and businesses, he takes the time to understand each client's circumstances, explain the law in clear and practical terms, and develop strategies tailored to their goals — with integrity, professionalism, and compassion.

Practice limited to immigration law. Admitted in Montana; not admitted in California.

Nazanin Kakavand

Nazanin "Naz" Kakavand earned her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Political Science from the University of California, Davis in 2024, and is currently pursuing her Juris Doctor at Western State College of Law, where she is expected to graduate in May 2028.

Naz joined the Law Offices of Foroozandeh in 2024 as a legal intern and now serves as a Senior Law Clerk. She works closely with the firm's attorneys on a wide range of matters — conducting legal research and drafting and reviewing motions, pleadings, discovery, and other legal documents. She also communicates regularly with clients, striving to provide responsive, compassionate support as she helps guide them through the legal process.

As she continues her legal education, Naz is committed to strengthening her advocacy and analytical skills to better serve the firm's clients. Outside of work and law school, she enjoys discovering new restaurants, spending time with friends and family, and exercising.

Cheyene Baniassad

Cheyene Baniassad supports the Law Offices of Foroozandeh, APC as the firm's Internal Filing and Legal Research Intern. He keeps the firm's case files and internal records organized and up to date, and assists the attorneys with legal research on active matters — helping the team stay efficient, accurate, and prepared.

A graduate of Saddleback College with an Associate of Science in Business Administration, Cheyene is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Vanguard University. He brings a detail-oriented, well-organized approach to everything he handles.

Outside the office, Cheyene plays the drums, works out at the gym, and loves trying new foods. A creative at heart, he also enjoys writing comic books and playing video games.