Farshad Owji

Farshad Owji

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 23 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

540 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 22 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2003

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 22 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2003

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 23 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2002

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

owji law group

540 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94133

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Farshad Owji's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Prime choice for an immigration lawyer

Farshad is extremely knowledgeable in US immigration law. He is super prompt in responding to emails as well as being pro-active in reviewing the process of the application. I highly recommend Farshad for anyone who is looking for an immigration lawyer.

Posted by Mahram | November 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I therefore with great deal of confidence guarantee, talent, skill, knowledge and most of all integrity in Owji’s law firm.

I had an extreme complicated Immigration case. After consulting with three top immigration attorneys in CA, WA and TX and willing to compensate them handsomely, all three told me that there is nothing they can do, that I need a miracle and flat out rejected my case. Losing all hopes with no one to t...urned to; I was getting ready to leave the country. However, by the grace of God through word of mouth, I heard wonderful things about Owji’s law firm. So I decided to give it a last chance before I leave. After all my case was rejected by all top immigration attorneys, and the miracle was what I needed. With much anxiety and stress, I scheduled a meeting. After reviewing my case, Mr. Owji with completes honestly advised me of my options and without any hesitation began to work on my case. The paralegal at the law firm kept me informed at all time and helped me through each steps of the way. It’s been few months since then, and not only I don’t have to leave the country; but also, I obtained my permanent residency card. I OWE IT ALL TO OWJI LAW FIRM. I therefore with great deal of confidence guarantee, talent, skill, knowledge and most of all integrity in Owji’s law firm. Thanks so much for all you have done for me.

Posted by Loretta | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Overstayed visa waiver applying for Greencard.

He is the best attorney you can find. Gave me confidence that everything would be okay and it did. If it wasn't for Farshad I wouldn't be holding my Green card right now. Received my greencard 2 weeks after my interview. He Helped me with my case and be prepare before my interview. I highly recommen...d anyone that has a immigration matter to hire this attorney. It's been a pleasure to work with Mr Farshad and his staff. Thank you Mr Farshad Owji. I appreciated your service.

Posted by Greg | October 03, 2013 | Immigration

E-3 US Work Visa

Applying for a US Work Visa can be quite stressful. Farshad and his team made the process logical and streamlined for myself and my family. From the initial discussion (I was in Australia) to gathering of paperwork, documents, lodging and submission of forms I was kept fully informed by Farshad. When... my interview at The US Consulate arrived I could not have been better prepared. I felt confident because I know that Farshad was so thorough.

Posted by Resime | November 18, 2012 | Immigration

A Greatest Lawyer

Greatest Lawyer, as a friend of Owji law group, and Mr. Farshad Owji, I wanted to share a memory and also a part of our lives from our past. We had lost our father and our 87 year-old mother had to come move in with us to USA from Turkey. Immigration can be real hard on people's lives. Sometimes i...t is the biggest issue to solve and watch if you come to USA foreign lands. We had known Mr. Farshad Owji for a long time so we gave our mother's file to him for him to be her attorney. Farshad always has been our lawyer and for every member our family owes their citizenship to Mr. Owji. He got our mom the green card very soon and today 5 years later our mother is U.S citizen, more importantly, she got her citizenship at the age of 87 when we had very discouraging comments about US immigrations decision on people that are retired or over 65. We owe our lawyer for our family's togetherness, and it feels good to feel to have a lawyer you can trust. Ulku

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Farshad Owji's Lawyer Endorsements

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Svitlana Elliott

Immigration lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Farshad Owji was my mentor when I was a new immigration attorney in San Francisco, California. His extensive experience in and out of the courtroom and dedication to his clients made Farshad stand out among other Bay Area immigration lawyers. I highly recommend Mr. Owji."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Svitlana Elliott

Immigration lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2000 - 2002

Sr. International Associate, Deloitte Tax LLP

1995 - 1996

Asylum Officer, UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Associations

2014 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Rome District chapter)

Member

2006 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern California chapter)

Member

2010 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Northern California chapter)

Board Member

Education

N/A

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

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University of Ankara School of Law

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

Speaking Engagements

2010

AILA National Conference 2010 (D.C.)

Asylum or Withholding

2009

AILA Rome District Chapter (London)

Health Grounds of Inadmissibility Waivers

2009

AILA California Chapter Conference (Los Angeles)

Custom and Border Protection Panel

2008

AILA Rome District Chapter (London)

Ethics Panel

2008

AILA California Chapter Conference (San Francisco)

Naturalization

Publications

2010

AILA 2010 Conference Handbook Return to Home Country While Adjustment Application is Pending without Advance Parole

2008

AILA California Chapter Conference 2008 Handbook Naturalization

Languages

Farsi

Turkish

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