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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 Nanda | August 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney
The OG lawyer for NIW!!
Sharif is the NIW guru. Don't let anyone tell you that you are not qualified for NIW without any citations or research publications. Sharif and his team worked tirelessly on my case, building evidence to get my petition approved. Unlike most other firms, where you work only with the paralegal dir...
Posted by Raj Singh | April 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Star Attorney for EB1A and NIW
I am very pleased to attest to the professionalism and knowledge of Mr. Sharif and his team – especially those focused on non-vanilla cases such as EB1A and NIW. His office provided me with much-needed advice and guidance to prepare my application and stepped up to expedite when an unforeseen circums...
Posted by Pavan | March 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney
The Guru for EB1A Petitions
I had the wonderful pleasure to work with Attorney Sharif and his team for my EB1A I-140 approval. I can certainly say that Attorney Sharif is truly unique in his approach and doesn't use the cookie-cutter approach like others. From the initial road map meetings to reviewing the final draft, Attorney...
Posted by Asitang | August 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Great Service!
Sharif is very good at what he does. I worked with Sharif to get my EB1A I-140 approved. He worked with me for about a year so that we could gather enough evidence so that my profile ticked all the criteria. He has a very nuanced understanding of the immigration law and is also very eloquent. Highly ...
Posted by Ibti | July 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney
He helped when the others lawyers said there was no hope.... Will recommend
I got my green card last week, and I would like to say a big thank you to Attorney Sharif and his team. I will share my experience in detail. I was in a dire moment when I reached out to Mr Sharif. My company refused to sign my form so I could get my STEM OPT. By the time I got a new job I was lef...
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Immigration lawyer
2016 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
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