Legal Training
Rebecca Lenetsky’s background reflects a strong academic and professional foundation in immigration law, beginning with concentrated coursework during law school that introduced her to the field. She continues to expand her knowledge through ongoing continuing legal education focused on evolving statutes, policies, and procedural developments. She also participates regularly in AILA conferences and trainings, staying connected to national best practices and the broader immigration law community.
Jurisdiction
Rebecca is admitted to the New York bar.
Academic Profile
Rebecca earned her BCL/LLB from McGill University in 2010.
Career Background
Rebecca is a Partner at A. Farkas Law LLC, bringing fourteen years of experience representing individuals, startups, and organizations across every major category of U.S. immigration law. She has practiced with both boutique and corporate immigration firms and has spent the last four years as a partner at A. Farkas Law.
Practical Scope
Rebecca’s practice includes nonimmigrant and immigrant visa matters, permanent residency, citizenship applications, employment based petitions, family based filings, humanitarian relief, inadmissibility waivers, and corporate compliance. She is widely recognized for her ability to navigate complex legal frameworks with clarity and strategic insight.
Focus Areas
Rebecca specializes in employment based immigration, advising multinational executives, entrepreneurs, researchers, startups, and individuals of extraordinary ability—including artists, performers, innovators, scholars, and creators.
Scholarly Contributions
Rebecca has spoken extensively on immigration topics, particularly those involving visas for artists and creatives, and has been invited to present at leading arts and legal organizations.