IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY PROFILE
Sharif S. Silmi
Immigration Attorney in Catonsville, Maryland
Silmi LawCatonsville, MD
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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 a…
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About the Attorney
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…
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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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Practice Areas
Immigration Matters Handled
- Petitions for spouses, children, parents and siblings of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, including adjustment of status and consular processing.
- Temporary work visas for specialty occupations, including registration, petitions, transfers and extensions.
- Temporary visas for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in their field.
- Employment-based green cards for priority workers and the national interest waiver category.
- Treaty-based visas for professionals, traders and investors from eligible countries.
- Green cards through qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise in the United States.
- Protection for people who fear persecution in their home country, including affirmative and defensive asylum.
- Waivers such as I-601 and I-601A for grounds of inadmissibility.
Education / Credentials / Memberships
Education
- J.D., McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
Credentials
- Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (2014)
Memberships
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Office & Service Areas
Silmi Law
5707 Calverton Street, Suite 2A, Catonsville, MD 21228
Serving clients in Catonsville and throughout Maryland.
Consultation & Fees Overview
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- Fees discussed during the consultation
- Engagement terms and scope of representation provided in writing
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Profile updated Nov 2, 2026. Source: imported listing.