Law Offices of Sahlu Mikael

U.S. Immigration Lawyers Headquartered in Washington DC

Washington DC Immigration and Green Card Lawyer Sahlu MikaelWashington DC Immigration and Green Card Lawyer Sahlu Mikael The Law Offices of Sahlu Mikael provide a full range of immigration law services to immigrants and their families in the greater Washington, D.C. area and around the world. Our U.S. immigration lawyers in DC provide their expertise through an easy, online process that keeps our fees affordable.

Immigration of Family Members
To Americans, nothing is more important than family. Immigration law reflects this value; two groups of family-based immigrant visa categories are provided under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Immigration through a family member who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident is the most common way of gaining U.S. residency.

Immediate Relative Immigrant Visas
Immediate Relative Visas or green cards are based on a close family relationship with a United States citizen. There are no limits on the number of IR Visas that are issued each year.

The following immediate relatives qualify for Immediate Relative visas:
  • Spouse of a U.S. Citizen ;
  • Unmarried Child (under 21 years of age) of a U.S. Citizen, including adopted children, and in some cases step-children; and
  • Parents of a U.S. Citizen, where the child is at least 21 years old

For more information on how to immigrate through a US Citizen Spouse, please order our free guide:  Immigrating Through A United States Citizen Spouse


Family Preference Immigrant Visas
Other close family members of citizens and permanent residents who do not qualify for an immediate relative visa are also allowed to immigrate under Family Preference System; however, there are fiscal year limitations on the number of visas issued.

There are many technical rules relating to the allotment of family based visas.  Many categories of these visas have a long waiting period and any mistakes in filling out forms, or filing, can delay the process even further. Whether you or a relative is intending to immigrate as an immediate relative, or under the family preference system, the Law Offices of Sahlu Mikael will make sure the forms are filled out and filed correctly, help you gather the necessary documentation, and file the forms for you. We will monitor your application until a decision is reached. 

For more information on gaining a visa through a family member, order our free guide Adjustment of Status Through Family Members.

Fiancée Visas
The K-1 Visa is for fiancés or fiancées of American citizens who plan to enter the United States and marry the U.S. citizen within 90 days. If the marriage does not occur within 90 days, the holder of the K-1 Visa must return to his or her home country. Once the marriage takes place, the K-1 visa holder must apply to adjust their residency status by applying for an F visa.

For more information about fiancée visas, request our free booklet: Permanent Residence Through Marriage to a United States Citizen.

International Adoption
The immigration lawyers at the DC Law Offices of Sahlu Mikael assist U.S. citizens who are adopting a child from another country. International adoption or inter-country adoption is a complex process with intensive paperwork requirements. These adoptions are governed by U.S. federal law, the laws of the child's country of birth, and the laws of the adoptive parents' U.S. state of residence. A mistake can result in the adoption falling through. Do it right from the start; contact international adoption attorney Sahlu Mikael at 202-393-5135.

If you are considering international adoption, down load a free copy of our three part article on International adoptions from our library: International adoptions .

Green Cards / Lawful Permanent Residents
A Permanent Resident is someone who has been granted permission to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis.


Law Offices of Sahlu Mikael

4000 Albemarle Street, N.W.

Suite 404

Washington, D.C. 20016


Telephone: (202) 393-5135

Toll Free: (888) 453-7217

Fax: (202) 393-5134

Email: sahlu@smikalaw.com


Languages Spoken: French, Amharic, Hebrew

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Law Offices of Sahlu Mikael

4000 Albemarle Street, NW
Suite 404
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: 202-393-5135
Toll Free: 888-453-7217
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