Sharif Silmi

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Sharif Silmi

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 11 years

Immigration Lawyer at Catonsville, MD
Practice Areas: Immigration, Personal Injury

5707 Calverton Street 2A, Catonsville, MD

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About Sharif

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

12 years

90%
Personal Injury 10%

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 11 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2014

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Silmi Law

5707 Calverton Street 2A, Catonsville, MD, 21228

silmilaw.com/

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Strategic, pragmatic, committed & results oriented

I cannot recommend Sharif Silmi highly enough for their outstanding work in securing my EB1A visa approval under the business category. From the very beginning, Silmi demonstrated a deep understanding of the EB1A requirements through lens of business value and crafted a strategic approach tailored to... my unique case. What stood out most was his ability to think critically and strategically. They meticulously analyzed my professional achievements and business contributions, identifying the strongest evidence to build a compelling case. Their attention to detail and thorough preparation ensured that every aspect of my application was flawless. Throughout the process, Silmi & Sima was incredibly responsive, professional, and supportive. They patiently addressed all my questions and concerns, making what could have been a stressful experience seamless. Thanks to Silmi law's expertise and strategic approach, my EB1A petition was approved without any issues. If you’re looking for an attorney who combines deep legal knowledge with a results-driven strategy, Silmi is the best choice.

Posted by Akash | January 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Most knowledgeable and proficient EB1A lawyer

I had a delightful experience working with Atty Sharif, Mary, and the rest of the team working on my EB1A case. From the beginning, they helped identify the key strengths in my profile and helped build my application with attention to detail, impact, and evidence-driven-case writing. Thanks to Atty S...harif and team, I secured an approval. And, I would strongly recommend Silmi Law firm to others seeking quality, professionalism and a fair chance with their application.

Posted by Sahas Chitlange | September 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

My O1A Victory Story: No Gimmicks, Just Attorney Sharif’s Magic

I had the honor to work with Attorney Sharif on my O1A petition and it is with absolute pleasure that I write this glowing review about my experience with him and the team. I consulted with Attorney Sharif after meeting with several other law firms and terminated my contract with another firm to ...then start working with him. Right from the first meeting I was super pleased to see how Attorney Sharif approached the case. His approach honored authenticity and genuine material in my petition, this was so rare to see as every other law firm wanted me to use cheap gimmicks (paid press, paid judging events (!) and more) to trick USCIS into approval (as if USCIS is that naive). He understood my evidence and guided me with a case strategy. Upon submitting all the evidence to the team, they used the Attorney's directions and painted a very beautiful picture of my case to the USCIS, and we were approved without any RFE. We did run into hiccups due to USCIS administrative errors. USCIS has fallen a bit behind on agent training for the new fees structure and sometimes erroneously rejects applications stating “incorrect fees”. This happened to us, but Gabriela and team handled the issue swiftly and USCIS accepted their mistake and retroactively honored the previous submittal date. I was a bit shaken because I was at the end of my grace period but the team had full confidence and I am glad I followed their instruction to reapply. I would recommend anyone who is considering “Extraordinary Ability” visas to go talk to Attorney Sharif, there are so many “courses” out there especially with the rise in popularity of the said visa, but in my opinion, there is nowhere else you could better spend your valuable money and time for a best shot at your petition. I’m grateful to the whole team, Attorney Sharif, Gabriela, Meerim, Marylaine and Mayerline for their work on my petition.

Posted by Amit | November 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Extraordinary Attorney for EB1A

I collaborated with Attorney Sharif for my EB1A petition. Attorney Sharif demonstrates exceptional knowledge and precision in legal matters. He exhibits great attention to detail when gathering information from applicants and maintains a high standard in reviewing evidence before submitting the petit...ion. Although I encountered a Request for Evidence (RFE), Attorney Sharif efficiently navigated the process, resulting in approval just one day after submitting the RFE response. I credit Attorney Sharif for making my American dream achievable, as obtaining my EB1A I-140 paved the way for my green card, which I received within three months. Attorney Sharif and his team specially Marylaine are highly recommended for their outstanding expertise and support.

Posted by Amrinder | July 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best for EB1-A

My EB-1A petition was approved within 10 days without RFE. Atty Sharif is the smartest attorney for EB-1A, I ever met. I consulted 3-4 attorneys before signing up with the Silmi law team. I am a leading professional engineer working in the energy sector. I was running in other direction in the ter...m of paper publications, and patents which could not help me to win this petition. Atty Sharif showed me the right direction which I came to know the first time for that kind of information. Mary and Seda from his team are very professional, supportive, and timely responders. This team is result-oriented and follows a tailored approach for each petition. Keep patience and follow instructions for positive results.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Associations

2016 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2013

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

Arabic

Spanish

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