Practical guidance on immigration and estate planning — written for the people we actually work with, not for other lawyers. Short, clear, and useful.
A short, practical checklist of the documents, dates, and questions that make a first meeting genuinely useful — instead of a get-to-know-you that has to be repeated.
Strong cases are built on organized evidence. How to structure exhibits, label translations, and present a story that an adjudicator can follow on the first read.
An overview of the family-based petition process — who qualifies, what the wait actually looks like, and the most common missteps in the first 90 days.
From H-1B to PERM, what small employers need to know before extending an offer — including timing, cost, and the documentation a lean HR team can realistically maintain.
A health care proxy is one of the simplest documents to put in place — and one of the most important. Why it matters, who to name, and how to make sure your wishes are followed.
Credentials, communication, and fit. A short guide to picking a lawyer you can actually work with — and the questions to ask before you sign a retainer.
We aim for one or two posts a month. Topics come from the questions clients ask us most often, so if there is something you want covered, let us know.
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Words from the families and individuals we've had the privilege to represent.
"This is really good lawyer that I can recommend to all, he help me a lot and is very respect lawyer."
"I will recommend Shifa D. Soressa any day and time. He is indeed well knowledgeable in the immigration laws and their rightful application to achieve utmost and timely success. I am a testifying client of this."
"The lawyer had been of great help to me and my family in so many ways. He's been very patient with me and my family — smart, hardworking and an excellent lawyer. Would definitely recommend to others who are in need of his help."
"If you're looking for results, professionalism and an honest opinion about your case then look no further — Shifa Soressa is your man. He will definitely do everything he can to deliver. He responds in a timely manner, nor is he money hungry. He was not only informative but encouraging and optimistic."
"Words cannot describe — he is the best and most honest lawyer. He reviewed my immigration history, reviewed my case with me in detail, and guided me through. We were kept informed of the progress of my case and he enabled me to now freely live and work as a productive person."
"Very professional, honest and understands the scope of his work. He assures and delivers. Never regret having Shifa represent you."
"Shifa is the most honest and compassionate person I have dealt with. I was introduced to him after being given the run-around by various lawyers about my difficult immigration case. At our first meeting he gave me no assurance but was very honest and straightforward about the approach to my case."
"Best person and professional to work with. Makes everything easy and smooth."
"I have had Shifa Soressa work on the different phases of my case for the last 3 years or more, and he is also working on my sister's case with the same consistency in the quality of his work. He handles every question with patience and responds in a very accurate and easy-to-understand manner. I most appreciate how professional he and his staff are."
"This is really good lawyer that I can recommend to all, he help me a lot and is very respect lawyer."
"I will recommend Shifa D. Soressa any day and time. He is indeed well knowledgeable in the immigration laws and their rightful application to achieve utmost and timely success. I am a testifying client of this."
"The lawyer had been of great help to me and my family in so many ways. He's been very patient with me and my family — smart, hardworking and an excellent lawyer. Would definitely recommend to others who are in need of his help."
"If you're looking for results, professionalism and an honest opinion about your case then look no further — Shifa Soressa is your man. He will definitely do everything he can to deliver. He responds in a timely manner, nor is he money hungry. He was not only informative but encouraging and optimistic."
"Words cannot describe — he is the best and most honest lawyer. He reviewed my immigration history, reviewed my case with me in detail, and guided me through. We were kept informed of the progress of my case and he enabled me to now freely live and work as a productive person."
"Very professional, honest and understands the scope of his work. He assures and delivers. Never regret having Shifa represent you."
"Shifa is the most honest and compassionate person I have dealt with. I was introduced to him after being given the run-around by various lawyers about my difficult immigration case. At our first meeting he gave me no assurance but was very honest and straightforward about the approach to my case."
"Best person and professional to work with. Makes everything easy and smooth."
"I have had Shifa Soressa work on the different phases of my case for the last 3 years or more, and he is also working on my sister's case with the same consistency in the quality of his work. He handles every question with patience and responds in a very accurate and easy-to-understand manner. I most appreciate how professional he and his staff are."
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