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

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Location

Silmi Law

5707 Calverton Street 2A, Catonsville, MD, 21228

silmilaw.com/

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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 Kannan | May 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB2-NIW approval

Sharif Silmi is an excellent attorney specializing in EB visa .He handled my case with utmost professionalism and care. I am thankful for his exceptional legal service .I got my EB2-NIW petition approved through him .Attorney Sharif guided me through his road map calls ,and told me what document...s are required for a successful petition .I highly recommend him to anyone seeking Immigration .

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB-2 NIW Approved!

Mr. Silmi is an incredible lawyer. I had contacted many lawyers for the NIW and all of them refused to take on our case. Mr. Silmi took one look at my credentials and said it could be done. Throughout the petition creation process he was responsive and engaged. He gave clear instructions and he turne...d a difficult process into a much more understandable one. During the document gathering process after the petition was put together, the firm was a little slow to respond to inquiries, but it was understandable given the unorthodox nature of my questions. Do not hesitate to retain him, his expertise got my family permanent residency, something we never thought was possible.

Posted by Dineshbabu Kolavennu | January 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Another successful EB1A case

I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the outstanding work that the Attorney Sharif's team have done in successfully navigating my EB1A immigration petition. I'm overjoyed to know that my petition has been approved, marking a significant milestone in my life. The entire immigration process... has been an emotional roller coaster for me, filled with anticipation, anxiety, and moments of uncertainty. However, Sharif's experience, professionalism, and unwavering commitment have not only steered the course but also provided a sense of confidence and calmness amid the turbulence. His professionalism and personal touch have made a lasting impression, and I am sincerely thankful for the positive impact the team had on this crucial phase of my life.

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.

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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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