The Abbasi Law Firm is a specialized immigration law practice founded by Attorney Sharifa Abbasi, focusing on providing dedicated legal representation for individuals and families navigating the U.S. immigration system. As a first-generation immigrant herself, Ms. Abbasi brings a deeply personal understanding and commitment to her clients’ cases, distinguishing the firm through its compassionate, client-centered approach and extensive courtroom experience.
The firm’s practice is built on a foundation of over eight years of prior experience in immigration law, including complex removal defense and family-based cases. Sharifa Abbasi regularly appears before USCIS and immigration courts nationwide, and her background as a Legal and Congressional Counselor at the Embassy of Afghanistan informs her skilled handling of international and bilateral legal matters. The firm is particularly recognized for its advocacy for Afghan refugees, offering pro bono services and legal education, and its principal attorney is a frequent media commentator on immigration issues.
Services Offered
- Family-Based Immigration
- Removal Defense
- U Visas
- VAWA
- T Visas
- Complex Citizenship Matters
- Business Immigration
- Asylum Applications
- Adjustment of Status
- Advice on Inadmissibility and Deportability Grounds
- Family Law Related to Immigration
The firm serves clients nationally in immigration courts and before USCIS, with the principal attorney licensed in Virginia and Maryland. Services are available in English, Dari (Farsi/Persian), Urdu, and Spanish, enhancing accessibility for a diverse client base. Sharifa Abbasi is also licensed to officiate marriages in Virginia.
