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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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Posted by Abhishek | August 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Sharif is a Perfectionist and EB1A champion
After watching series of informative EB1A video from Sharif, I contacted the Silmi Law Group for my EB1A evolution. As lots of folks from India, I was stuck in the EB2 queue since April 2011. He did a very in-depth evolution of my case and was very confident that I can apply in EB1A category. Initial...
Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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 Tejas | April 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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 ...
Posted by DC | December 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Sharif is AMAZING!!!!!!!
Search for the best and the brightest EB1A lawyer stops with Mr. Sharif Silmi. Sharif is the most knowledgeable, dedicated, focused and compassionate lawyer I have come across in Immigration matters particularly for EB1A.. His attention to detail is astounding. Before embarking on this journey , plea...
Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very expensive, and no timely response
Silmy law handled my EB1A case. While I indeed got my application approved, working with them was very stressful. They did not respond to my queries on time at all. I had to constantly threaten getting a refund through my credit card company to get any response at all.
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Immigration lawyer
2016 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
Arabic
Spanish