Atty. Sharif S. Silmi

Atty. Sharif S. Silmi

Sharif S. Silmi is an immigration and business law attorney whose career is devoted to guiding individuals and organizations of all sizes through intricate legal challenges.

Catonsville Catonsville 12 yrs experience 12 year
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About Sharif S. Silmi at a glance

Sharif S. Silmi is a Member based in Catonsville, Maryland, practicing at Silmi Law. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on green cards, asylum, immigration, work visas, and family immigration. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (2014). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 2013). Serands clients in Catonsville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sharif S. Silmi is an immigration and business law attorney whose career is devoted to guiding individuals and organizations of all sizes through intricate legal challenges
  • With comprehensive knowledge of both immigrant and non-immigrant matters, Mr. Silmi has achieved remarkable outcomes for clients in the United States and abroad
  • He pioneered innovative strategies in the EB-1A category, expanding eligibility and dispelling misconceptions that deterred highly skilled professionals
  • His practice spans EB-2 National Interest Waivers, EB-1B, O-1A, L-1, EB-1C for multinational executives, H-1B, P-3, U visas, VAWA, family-based immigration, adjustment of status, naturalization, consular processing, deportation defense and federal litigation
  • Mr. Silmi also assists foreign investors with E-2 treaty petitions and advises companies on establishing U.S. operations and corporate compliance
  • Based in the nation’s capital region, he is a vocal advocate for immigrants’ rights and expanded opportunities for specialized workers, international students and crime victims

Practice Areas Explained

Sharif S. Silmi's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sharif S. Silmi handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Green Cards / Permanent Residency

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Asylum & Refugee

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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Work Visas

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Family-Based Immigration

Sharif S. Silmi is one of 224 family immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family immigration attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Catonsville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sharif S. Silmi

Where is Sharif S. Silmi's law office located?
Sharif S. Silmi's law practice is located in Catonsville, Maryland. The firm is Silmi Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sharif S. Silmi handle?
Sharif S. Silmi focuses on green cards, asylum, immigration, work visas, family immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Sharif S. Silmi practiced law?
Sharif S. Silmi has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Sharif S. Silmi go to law school?
Sharif S. Silmi earned their education at (J.D., 2013).
How can I contact Sharif S. Silmi for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- 2013

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 2014

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