Fariba Faiz

Fariba Faiz

also known as Fariba Faiz Law Offices PC, San Francisco Immigration Lawyer

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

1 Sansome Street, Suite 3500, San Francisco, CA

About Fariba

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Specialties/Practice Areas Investment Immigration (EB-5), E-1 and E-2 visas and Work Visas (H, L-1, O, TN, P), Employment-Based Green Cards (EB-1, EB-2 [NIW], EB-3, I-9 Compliance Audits, Family-based Immigration, and Naturalization.

28 years | 100 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 27 years

State: California

Acquired: 1998

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Law Offices of Fariba Faiz

1 Sansome Street, Suite 3500, San Francisco, CA, 94104

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Fariba Faiz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Maryam | October 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

EB-1 Green Card application

We worked with Fariba Faiz Law Offices on our EB-1 Green Card application, and she was absolutely outstanding. Our case was very complex, but she handled every challenge with deep expertise, patience, and precision. She guided us through every step, always responding quickly and explaining everything... clearly. What really stood out was her dedication and attention to detail; she truly cared about our success. Thanks to her diligence and strategic approach, we received our Green Card! We’re so grateful for her professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care. We highly recommend Fariba Faiz Law Offices to anyone looking for an immigration lawyer who goes above and beyond.

Posted by kavita | February 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Smart, Go-Getter and Kind

Fariba helped me get my Green Card under EB1 category. Working with her for the year or so it took for our process to get through, I came to develop a high regard for her knowledge of the way applications are assessed and how to meet the criteria for a successful application. At one point my husband'...s attorney suggested that we take a completely different course, but Fariba convinced us that her approach was the right one and guided our application to acceptance. Beyond her professional excellence, she is really a person who cares. Being an immigrant, my husband and I have had our share of immigration attorneys we have dealt with over years. To most of them you are just another case. But Fariba, understands the implications the process has for your life, and treated our application with the same importance we imparted to it. She always kept us informed about what to anticipate as our application progressed. It helped greatly to have an attorney who cared for the success of our application and strived to the level that we did to make it a successful one. I highly recommend Fariba for any immigration needs- she is someone you rely on. If it can be done, she will get it done.

Posted by mouna | July 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The most helpful Attorney!

Fariba Faiz is one of the greatest Attorneys. She helped me with her sincere advices when I was in a very difficult situation. What was the most stressful situation was made easier with all her efforts, patience and positive attitude. Since my first conversation with her I knew that I am dealing with... a person who is highly professional in what she does. I am deeply grateful to her achievement in gaining successful conclusion to my becoming a permanent legal resident of the United States of America. I would highly recommend her services to others.

Posted by Patrick | January 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Quintessential Professional

quintessential professional in the Immigration Law Spectrum. Fariba is extremely knowledgeable as one would expect from an attorney but it does not stop there. Not only is she smart but she is incredibly helpful and transparent about all angles of the process of immigration. I was applying for a Land...ed Immigrant status 'Green Card' and the process could have not have gone smoother. Not only was it a success and I now currently hold this status, but it actually happened a lot faster than expected due to Fariba's precise predictions and understanding of the system. I have and will continue to forward people to Fariba due to her absolute professionalism.

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2008

Excellent Attorney

Fariba is a wonderful attorney. She likes what she does and it shows. Initially I consulted with her about one of my employees who had been the victim of a notario. She met with her and even provided her with a free consultation. She completed the case with great results and we are very fortunate to ...have sought her advice and services.

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Fariba Faiz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hui Zeng

Immigration lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tanieka Thompson

Immigration lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Faiz is a reliable, knowledgeable and trusted immigration attorney. I absolutely endorse this lawyer."

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Melanie Hammelman

Immigration lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Fariba is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to immigration matters. I highly recommend her."

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Trisha Starks

Immigration lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anne VanderBroek

Immigration lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tamran Amaral

Immigration lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Haven Del Pino

Immigration lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Faiz is extremely knowledgeable and I endorse and recommend her highly."

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Monica Khirallah

Immigration lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Fariba dedicates her practice to the complex area of employment immigration. I would not hesitate contacting her for any immigration needs."

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Vanessa Kemmy

Immigration lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Farina is a dedicated attorney and a great advocate for her clients."

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Anne Gyemant Paris

Immigration lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jania Braswell

Immigration lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Fariba is an excellent immigration attorney and well respected in the legal community. I recommend that you call her if you have any questions about any facet of immigration law."

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Natalia Malyshkina

Immigration lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Fariba Faiz is an outstanding professional with a great reputation in the community. With over 19 years of experience in immigration law, she is one of the more seasoned attorneys and is a pleasure to work with. Fariba's clients respect her and rely on her in their immigration matters. Natalia Malyshkina"

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Farinaz Zahrai

Immigration lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Fariba for a long time and have had the pleasure of collaborating with her on a number of projects. Fariba is extremely knowledgeable on immigration matters, and a renowned expert on business immigration and EB-5 matters, in particular. She is very intelligent, resourceful, personable, and professional. She is a dedicated and passionate advocate for her clients. She imparts her knowledge with lucidity. I found the experience of working with Fariba delightful and gratifying. I learned a lot from her."

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Stephen Jaffe

Immigration lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Fariba is smart and passionate advocate for her clients. She is also a great person! I highly endorse this lawyer!"

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Mark Silverman

Immigration lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"She is an excellent immigration lawyer. She specializes in employment and business visas. She diligently explores ALL options that a client may have, and then she pursues all which are viable for the client. I have referred a number of clients to Ms. Faiz over the years. I work for a nonprofit organization and we advise other lawyers and do NOT take on cases. Therefore it is very important for me to develop a good list of references. Ms. Faiz is one of those whom always recommend for someone who needs an employment visa attorney. All the clients whom I have recommended who have spoken with me afterwards have been extremely pleased with her representation. She is also very good in family immigration cases. These cases require a thorough attorney but it is in the employment visa cases that an attorney must be especially resourceful. She is also very personable."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2024

Best Law Firm, Best Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Superlawyers

2023

19 Best Attorneys- San Francisco, Expertise.com

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2018

To Attorneys of Northern California, Top Attorneys of Northern California

2018

Hero Award, AIDS Legal Referral Panel

2017

Hero Award, ALRP

2010

Hero Award, ALRP

2009

Hero Award, ALRP

2008

Hero Award, ALRP

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Fariba Faiz

2014 - 2022

Board Member, Marketlinc

2000 - 2016

Executive Director, International Alliance in Service and Education (IASE)

Associations

2009 - Present

Gerson Lehman Group

Council Member

2008 - Present

International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers

Member

1999 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Northern California chapter)

Member

1989 - Present

Phi Beta Kappa

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

EB-1 (A) Arts

Approved

EB-5 Entrepreneur

Approved

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Education

1997

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of California at Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Immigration Visa Overview

Immigration Visa Overview

2011

Immigration Law Fundamentals Immigration Law

2009

New Realities in Employment Law

Immigration Compliance in the Workplace

2003

International Business Law Connsortium

New Developments in US Employment Immigration Law

Publications

Languages

French

Farsi

English

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