Elsharnoby and Associates

Experience and focus

• Established in 2006, serving thousands of immigration clients since then.
• Handles a wide range of U.S. immigration matters, including:
• National Interest Waivers
• Deportation and removal defense
• Asylum and protection-based cases
• Cancellation of removal
• Employment-based petitions, including EB-3 cases
• Family-based immigration petitions
• Investment-based immigration applications
• U-visas, VAWA cases and fiancé visas
• Experienced with complex procedures such as:
• Motions to reopen
• Writs of habeas corpus
• Federal court actions and writs of mandamus

Team and languages

• Led by managing attorney Mohamed Elsharnoby.
• Legal team includes attorneys such as Dina Ibrahim, Daniel Porcereli and Ahmed Elsharnoby.
• The firm serves a diverse clientele and is able to assist clients in multiple languages, including Arabic, Spanish and English.

The firm is committed to providing clients with clear communication, transparency about their cases and representation tailored to the specifics of each immigration matter.

Asylum may be available to people who have a well-founded fear of persecution in their home country based on factors such as:

• Race
• Religion
• Nationality
• Membership in a particular social group
• Political opinion

How the firm assists asylum seekers

• Initial consultation and case evaluation – The firm reviews each person's circumstances, including what has happened in the past and what they fear in the future, to assess whether an asylum claim may be available.
• Application preparation – Assistance preparing Form I-589 and compiling supporting evidence, such as personal statements, reports, records and other documentation relevant to the claim.
• Representation in interviews and hearings – Representation at asylum interviews and in immigration court hearings, presenting the case and responding to questions or concerns from the government or the immigration judge.

Common questions about asylum (general information)

• How long after arriving in the U.S. can someone apply for asylum?

In general, an applicant must file for asylum within one year of arriving in the United States, although there are limited exceptions based on changed or extraordinary circumstances.

• What evidence can support an asylum application?

Evidence may include personal testimony, documents, reports, medical or police records and information from recognized human rights or news sources that help show the risk of persecution.

• Can family members be included?

A spouse and certain children under 21 may be able to apply as dependents on the principal applicant's asylum case if they meet eligibility requirements.

For advice about a specific situation, individuals should contact the firm directly so an attorney can review the facts and explain what options may be available. This information is general and is not legal advice for any particular case.

Elsharnoby and Associates provides a wide range of U.S. immigration law services. The firm tailors its strategy to each client's situation and can assist with matters including:

Employment-based immigration

• Guidance on U.S. employment-based immigration options.
• Assistance with employment-based petitions such as EB-3 and related categories.

Investment immigration

• Advice and representation for investment-based immigration matters, including programs such as the EB-5 visa.

Family immigration

• Assistance with family-based petitions to help clients reunite with qualifying family members or bring loved ones to the United States.

Deportation and removal

• Defense for individuals facing deportation or removal proceedings.
• Case assessment and development of defense strategies and applications for relief.

Asylum and protection-based cases

• Representation for people seeking protection in the U.S. due to fear of persecution in their home country.
• Assistance with preparing and presenting asylum applications and related claims.

Hardship waivers

• Help pursuing hardship waivers in cases where immigration law violations or inadmissibility issues require a waiver.

Federal court matters

• Representation in federal court for complex immigration cases that require judicial review or other federal court action.

Appeals

• Handling appeals for denied immigration applications, including reviewing denial reasons, preparing appeal filings and representing clients before the appropriate appellate body.

Naturalization

• Assistance with the naturalization process for clients seeking U.S. citizenship.

For any specific case, clients should contact the firm directly so an attorney can review the situation and advise what options may be available.

Office locations

• Dearborn, Michigan: 12824 Ford Rd, Suite 2, Dearborn, MI 48126
• Houston area, Texas: 5909 West Loop South, Suite 525, Bellaire, TX 77401

The firm has grown from its original Dearborn office to serve clients from multiple locations, including Houston, New York and Los Angeles.

For the most up-to-date contact options, clients can use the contact details above or the contact options on the website to request a consultation or case review.

Lists Bellaire, Houston, Dearborn, and Los Angeles as a location. Names Michigan, New York, Texas, United States, Houston, Dearborn, and Los Angeles as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

• Video consultation with attorney Dina Ibrahim
• Format: Video call
• Approximate duration: 20 minutes
• Listed fee on the website: $125

• Consultation with attorney Mohamed Elsharnoby
• Format: Detailed attorney consultation
• Listed fee on the website: $350

Intake specialist call

• Brief intake discussion with an intake specialist
• Format: Phone conference call
• Approximate duration: 5 minutes
• Listed fee on the website: no charge (free)

Important notes

• Specific consultation formats, durations and fees may change over time.
• Availability for any consultation is limited and depends on the firm's schedule.
• Clients should contact the firm directly using the published phone number, email address or booking options on the website to confirm current consultation types, fees and scheduling.

The firm can explain what type of consultation is most appropriate based on a person's situation when they contact the office.

• Case assessment – Reviewing the Notice to Appear and related records to understand the basis for removal and identify potential defenses or applications for relief.
• Defense strategy – Developing a strategy tailored to the case, which may include filing applications for relief, challenging aspects of the government's case or seeking other forms of protection.
• Representation throughout proceedings – Appearing with the client in immigration court, preparing filings and motions and responding to requests for additional information or hearings.

General information about deportation defense

• Common defenses and forms of relief may include applications such as asylum, withholding of removal, cancellation of removal or other relief depending on the person's history and circumstances.
• Travel while a removal case is pending is generally very restricted; clients should obtain legal advice before making any travel plans.
• Options after a removal order may include appeals or other legal actions, depending on the facts and deadlines.

Anyone who receives a deportation or removal notice should seek legal advice promptly. The firm can explain available options based on the specifics of the case. This information is general and is not legal advice for any particular situation.

• Review of denial – The firm carefully reviews the denial notice and underlying case file to understand the reasons for the decision.
• Appeal preparation – Preparation of appeal forms, briefs and supporting evidence to address issues raised in the denial and present legal arguments on the client's behalf.
• Representation and follow-up – Representation before the appropriate appellate body and ongoing follow-up on the appeal's status.

General information about appeals

• Grounds for appeal can include errors in applying the law, procedural mistakes or incorrect factual findings.
• Timeframes for appeals vary and can range from several months to two years or more, depending on the complexity of the case and the workload of the appellate body.
• New evidence may sometimes be submitted on appeal, especially if it was not reasonably available at the time of the original decision.
• If an appeal is denied, additional options may include motions to reconsider or reopen, or in some cases judicial review in federal court.

Appeal options and deadlines are very case-specific. Clients should contact the firm promptly after receiving a denial so an attorney can review possible next steps. This information is general and not legal advice for any particular case.

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