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Sharif S. Silmi combines deep expertise in immigration and business law with a client-centered, results-driven approach. After earning his J.D. at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and a bachelor’s from California State University, he has represented clients from the EU, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Jordan, Pakistan, Egypt and beyond. His practice covers EB-1A, EB-1B and EB-2 National Interest Waivers, O-1A, L-1, H-1B, P-3, U visas, VAWA petitions, family-based cases, naturalization, consular processing, deportation defense and federal litigation. He also guides foreign businesses through E-2 treaty investments, U.S. branch-office formation and corporate compliance. A member of the American Bar Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association and the District of Columbia Bar, Mr. Silmi authors articles on immigration law and advocates for policies that welcome skilled professionals, international students and vulnerable populations.
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State: District of Columbia
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Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Strongly recommend
Sharif Silmi is the best immigration lawyer in the world in my eyes. Sharif silmi helped me and my wife in yemen in the middle of the war the past couple of years in every kind of way to get my wife a visa. The most professional way that a human being can’t imagine I can’t never repay sharif for al...
Posted by Lakshmipathi | July 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney
The expert on immigration
Sharif Silmi took my case to file I-140 on EB1a, I was from Engineering background. He had deep understanding of how the EB1a works and the immigration. He was acting like my coach and was trying to guide me in this lengthy process. He made me get all the needed references and the materials and wou...
Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Strongly Recommend Sharif
The most important thing that any prospective applicant needs to do, is to understand how EB1 applications are judged. Sharif has a vast experience in this domain and did an excellent job of explaining the requirements. Unlike some attorneys, he does not follow a standard template to file petitions. ...
Posted by Mohamed Abdalla | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Simply the best
Sharif is a great person first before he is lawyer. He is professional, informative and patient. He provided me advice and counsel of the best possible options to approach my case
Posted by Tejas | April 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Thanks Mr. Sharif Silmi For Your Excellent Job
Mr. Silmi is an excellent attorney who doesn't shy away from taking challenging cases and making them successful through his unique techniques and knowledge. What differentiates his services from others is that he does not follow a cookie cutter approach and provides a very personalized view to each ...
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Immigration lawyer
2016 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
Arabic
Spanish