Evisa Kambellari holds an LLB degree from the University of Tirana Faculty of Law and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the University of Illinois College of Law (U of I). During her studies at U of I, Evisa served as the LLM representative in the Student Bar Association, where she was passionate about helping her international peers navigate the challenges of studying abroad and addressing their concerns with faculty members. While pursuing her LL.M., Evisa worked with the Domestic Violence and Immigration Law Clinic, assisting staff attorneys at The Immigration Project in cases involving victims of domestic abuse, with a focus on U-visas and asylum cases.

She continued her work with the Immigration Project office over the summer of 2017, helping to develop clients’ statements and write legal briefs. In 2019, Evisa was admitted to the New York Bar and joined the Immigration Project as a Staff Attorney in the summer of 2020. There, she handled a variety of cases, including family-based petitions, waiver applications, consular processing cases; and relief applications for survivors of trauma, such as U-visas, VAWAs, and SIJ filings. In 2023, she became a senior supervising attorney, overseeing and guiding other advocates in their daily work of filing immigration applications to support the community’s needs, while also managing a heavy caseload.

Evisa also has an academic background with significant research experience in data privacy, information security, and criminal law.She is deeply passionate about working with immigrant communities, driven by a genuine desire to help those in need. Her interest in serving immigrants aligns with her strong curiosity about learning from people and cultures around the world. Outside of her professional life, Evisa enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and participating
in cultural activities.