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Olsi Vrapi, immigration lawyer in Albuquerque, NM

Olsi Vrapi

4.0(6)
Immigration Lawyer at Albuquerque Office · Part of 2-lawyer firm
Albuquerque, NM Replies in ~24h Albanian, Spanish 19 years practicing NM Bar
BusinessCitizenshipEmploymentFamilyRemoval DefenseStudent

About Olsi

Olsi Vrapi is the managing partner of the firm and is based in the Albuquerque office. Mr. Vrapi represents individuals, families, and businesses in family and business visa petitions, green card applications, naturalization and citizenship, removal of conditions and green card renewals, H-1B visas, PERM applications, J-1 Conrad Physician Waivers, and other immigration matters. He also takes the government to federal court over delays and improper decisions. Mr. Vrapi is an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law. Mr. Vrapi is fluent in Spanish, Albanian, proficient in Italian, and has passable knowledge of French.

Mr. Vrapi graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Political Science and Spanish in 2003. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of New Mexico School of Law in December 2006. Mr. Vrapi started working in the field of immigration law in 2003, and he has been a licensed lawyer since 2007. Mr. Vrapi is the recipient of national awards and the past chair of the TX, NM, and OK Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). He is a highly sought-after speaker at conferences and other immigration law events. For more of Mr. Vrapi’s experience, publications, and accomplishments see his LinkedIn profile.

Mr. Vrapi is an immigrant himself who came to the United States in 1999 as a student from Albania. At that time, the biggest difficulty in his life was the feeling of being stuck and not being able to dream about and plan his future without permanent status. He understands that many immigrants like himself have similar issues and decided to dedicate his career to breaking those immigration barriers so immigrants can dream big and work hard to make those dreams a reality, which in turn makes our communities more vibrant. For more information: https://noblevrapi.com/olsi-vrapi/

Practice areas

Business

Corporate immigration and global mobility

E-1E-2TNCompliance
Citizenship

Naturalization and derivative citizenship

N-400N-600
Employment

Work visas, PERM and employment-based green cards

H-1BL-1O-1EB-2EB-3PERM
Family

Spouse, fiancé(e), parent and sibling petitions

I-130K-1I-485AOSGreen Card
Removal Defense

Deportation and immigration court defense

NTACancellationBond
Student

F-1, M-1, OPT and STEM extensions

F-1OPTSTEM-OPTM-1

Education

University of New MexicoJ.D. (2006) | Law · 2006

Bar & associations

Bar license
NM Bar
Active & in good standing
New Mexico State Bar
American Immigration Lawyers Association
American Immigration Lawyers Association TX, NM, OK Chapter
2018 - 2019

Professional experience

Adjunct Professor of Law · University of New Mexico School of Law
Managing Partner · Vrapi Weeks P.A.

Awards

Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer AwardAmerican Immigration Lawyers Association · 2012
Jack Wasserman Memorial Litigation AwardAmerican Immigration Lawyers Association · 2010

Client reviews

4.0
6 client reviews
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J. NguyenMar 14, 2026

Got my H-1B approved on the first try

My company's in-house lawyer dropped the ball, this team picked it up two weeks before deadline and we still got an approval. Lifesavers.

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P. SilvaMay 27, 2025

Transparent, calm, and incredibly thorough

Walked me through every step of my I-130. Replied to every email within hours. Worth every dollar.

CW
C. WilliamsAug 21, 2025

Patient and bilingual — explained everything in Spanish

Mi mamá pudo entender todo el proceso. We never felt rushed. Highly recommend.

CW
C. WilliamsFeb 15, 2026

Knew exactly how to handle a tricky RFE

USCIS sent a 14-page RFE on my O-1. The response was filed in two weeks and approved without further questions.

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K. SinghApr 26, 2026

Honest about a weak case

Other lawyers wanted to take my money. They told me to wait six months and refile — and that's exactly what worked.

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M. PatelJul 12, 2025

Helped me become a US citizen

From N-400 prep to interview coaching. Could not be happier.

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