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.
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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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- 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
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Sharif S. Silmi is one of 663 green cards attorneys indexed nationally. Browse green cards attorneys in Maryland →
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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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