Why You Shouldn’t Apply for Citizenship
Oftentimes, the main goal of immigrants when they come to the United States is to eventually become US citizens. However, there are requirements and consequences of applying for citizenship that should be considered and discussed with an experienced immigration attorney before you send off the N-400.
1. Certain crimes make you ineligible for citizenship
One requirement for citizenship is that you must be a person of good moral character and have been a person of good moral character for at least five years immediately before filing the Form N-400 (3 years if your green card is based on marriage to a US citizen). Certain types of criminal conduct automatically disqualify applicants from establishing good moral character and may even make the applicant subject to removal proceedings. These convictions are permanent bars to naturalization and tend to be serious crimes, such as murder and drug trafficking. Additionally, a conditional bar to naturalization will be imposed if, during the statutory period before applying, a crime such as controlled substance violations, prostitution, human trafficking, polygamy, being a habitual drunkard, adultery, or failure to support dependents is committed. You should always consult with an immigration attorney, in addition to a criminal defense attorney, if you are ever charged with a crime and are not yet a US citizen. Failure to do so can result in making you temporarily or permanently ineligible for citizenship.
2. Getting US citizenship can cost you your home country’s citizenship
US law does not require a person to choose one nationality or another. However, it’s possible that your home country will not let you have dual citizenship. For example, China, India, and Saudi Arabia do not allow any type of dual citizenship. Therefore, if you are from a country that does not allow dual citizenship, and you become a US citizen, your home citizenship will automatically be revoked. For this reason, if your home country’s citizenship is a priority to you, you should check their laws on dual citizenship before applying for naturalization in the US.
3. Extended absences from the US can make you ineligible for citizenship
There are two additional requirements when applying for citizenship: 1) the continuous residence requirement and 2) the physical presence requirement.
Continuous residence requires that you cannot have a single absence from the United States that is longer than one year in the five years (or 3 years if the spouse of a US citizen) prior to applying. Even absences that are longer than six months but less than one year may disrupt your continuous residence. If you have been out of the US for longer than 6 months for one trip and are considering applying for citizenship, consult with an attorney to discuss whether you are currently eligible for citizenship or not.
To satisfy the physical presence requirement, an applicant for naturalization must have been physically present in the United States for at least half the time for which your continuous residence is required. Therefore, if you are the spouse of a US citizen, you are required to show you have been physically present in the US for half (18 months) of the 3 years immediately prior to filing. Otherwise, you are required to show you have been in the US for at least half (30 months) of the 5 years immediately before the date of filing your N-400. If you cannot satisfy this requirement, you are not eligible yet to apply for citizenship and should not apply.
Outlined above are requirements for citizenship and consequences if you apply but are not eligible. My name is Michael Ashoori and I'm a U.S. immigration lawyer and the founder of Ashoori Law. As an immigration lawyer, I help families, professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs get visas, green cards, and citizenship to the United States. If you have any questions, feel free to schedule a free consultation by clicking this link.
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00:40 28 Jun 22
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17:28 27 Jun 22
My I-140 for the EB2 NIW has been approved!! Thank you Michael and Lahaina of Ashoori Law, and thank you USCIS!Prior to meeting Michael Ashoori, I had frustratingly worked with 3 other immigration law firms over the previous 6 years to ensure my... business, my children and I were always in authorized and lawful status. With these firms I felt not quite versed on the in-depth immigration picture, not sure of the chances of success of any particular route, uncomfortably wondering if the advise and steering was the right path for me and my family for the long term, or was it short term fixes thereby requiring further filings in the future. I paid some pretty hefty fees too, and often was left wondering if the option I was being recommended was the best option for me or was it the most lucrative for the law firm.Michael was a breadth of fresh air!Whilst researching my queries online I found Ashoori Law through the videos Michael posts - the videos were focused, informative, and dealt with pretty much the whole picture in respect of the topic he spoke on. The tone was chatty and Michael came across as very approachable, conveying the law in terms I could understand, without losing the detail. After watching the first video, I searched for more and binge watched all I could find before reaching out to Michael!During my initial consultation I felt so reassured by not only Michael's extensive immigration law knowledge, but also the way he explained options. Everything he said made so much sense, was applicable to my circumstances, and he laid out my options clearly, giving honest evaluation as to the process, the timeline, and chances of success. He didn't do it piecemeal or in isolation, he looked at the full picture as to how my application would affect my family in the long term - definitely an important factor when kids risk being aged out at 21. Michael looked at my background and was confident that I could be successful in the EB2 NIW category. His analysis of how I met the requirements and what I would need to do to evidence my experience, knowledge and expertise gave me the confidence to proceed in the belief I merited the category.The team at Ashoori Law handled the whole process so smoothly and efficiently, with full disclosure at every stage, and it was a speedy filing - under 30 days!!Ashoori Law have a fantastic online portal, where the whole application is managed - you can monitor step by step what is required, there are user friendly forms for information gathering, and easy uploading of evidence documents. Messaging is handled securely through the portal, enabling the whole application history to be in one place, readily accessible for any future query.Having filed, Ashoori Law didn't go silent on me! With the delays in processing at USCIS due to Covid and post Covid challenges, Michael and Lahaina were always happy to have an update discussion and keep me reassured - and sane!I leave this review because Michael's evaluation of what was required for success in my immigration journey has made a phenomenal difference to my life, for which I am forever going to be grateful. I leave this review as an experienced immigration applicant who has tried some of the most well known firms in the country - firms that promised the world, charged the earth, and generally failed in the objective they were contracted for. Michael delivered on his promise. Thank you Michael.read more
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02:28 23 Jun 22
I would highly recommend Ashoori law to anyone who is looking for a professional advice on immigration. Right from the beginning they explained me the procedure in detail. Lahaina was super helpful at all stages of the process. They respond quickly... and professionally. Anyone looking for immigration advice will not be disappointed. Thanks again!read more
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02:07 17 Jun 22
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00:45 17 Jun 22
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00:54 16 Jun 22
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Erika Fifield
18:41 15 Jun 22
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06:36 10 Jun 22
Our E2 visa request was professionally handled to a successful outcome. I would recommend this Law company for anyone who is trying to obtain a US visa. Good Job! Thanks Steve Hitchins
Romard Palmer
15:05 08 Jun 22
I had the opportunity to work with Ashoori Law to apply for my Re-entry permit. i must say it was seamless, all the work was handle by the staff at Ashoori Law. The service they provided was extraordinary, the staff are very knowledgeable and... provides timely feedback and is willing to spend countless hours on phone calls to explain any situation/issues you might have. I highly recommend this firm for any legal matters regarding immigration services. I will be using them for all my future needs moving forward. It was a great pleasure working with Ashoori Law, I look forward to work with them again.read more
Sandeep Kaur Pannu
02:02 08 Jun 22
I have watched all your videos, they are always great…. I read your blog online and it was very informative and after reading the blog I felt, you and your teams knows in depth about immigration that’s how I approached you guys for EAD. And it all... turned out so great!Thank you for getting us EAD approval in hand! So all five stars from our side.Thank you!read more
Kevin Kovacs
21:03 07 Jun 22
The Ashoori Law team has done a tremendous job representing me and successfully putting together my application. They are very knowledgable, organized, thorough, and straightforward. The team knows what it takes to get cases approved. Ashoori Law... has earned my trust and I will engage them in future cases. Highly recommend!read more
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01:10 02 Jun 22
Hola! Gracias por la asesoría, mi caso salió exitoso, mi cambio de status fue aprobado Gracias por la asesoría y el acompañamiento.
Malwa Truckline
03:04 01 Jun 22
We would like to thank Micheal and Team to work on a our case.which really went smoothly and made easy by them.we highly recommend Ashoori Law Firm and it was pleasure doing business with them.
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21:04 31 May 22
I would highly recommend Ashoori Law office for the fast and reliable visa process. The staff are also accommodating , on point and on time, they're are very fast when it comes to processing my visa.
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22:42 27 May 22
Applied my marriage based green card from here and everyone was really friendly. Whenever i had any questions they were available to answer it. I really loved the service here. I will definitely recommend this place to family or friends if they ever... need any immigration service.read more
Anthony Pere
22:03 27 May 22
I would like to say thank you to Micaheal Ashoori and more so to Milena Manukyan who was my point of contact @AshooriLaw firm. I really appreciated the follow ups and updates that they shared.The level of professionalism exhibited by the team... was beyond what i expected. I would definitely recommend you to anyone with a immigration issue. Thank you againread more
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05:08 26 May 22
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16:11 24 May 22
Had an excellent experience dealing with Ashoori Law! Michael and the team made everything seamless + efficient without lots of back and forth. They even helped assist with compiling all the paperwork required
Keshia Henry
03:40 24 May 22
Great Experience and Great Team to work with!!! Thankyou!!
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01:13 24 May 22
We worked with a team at Ashoori Law that did a great job. We were successfully awarded our E2 and will continue working with them for any future matters. Thanks Ashoori!
Adam A.
18:06 23 May 22
Ashoori Law did a fantastic job getting me documents that I needed, they made the process very smooth and easy for me, they answered all my questions and done the job right. Michael and his team always kept me updated with the process at all times... and I received the documents that I requested. Thank you once again Ashoori Law and I highly recommend them!read more
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06:36 23 May 22
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17:04 21 May 22
I just got my marriage based green card yesterday, in just 3 months since applying. Ashoori law did an amazing job. They were always on top things and very timely in their responses and follow up. I would highly recommend them for anyone looking for... an immigration attorney!read more
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01:47 20 May 22
Very professional team. Take care of every detail of my case. And with a reasonable price!
Kalubi Fwanyanga
17:42 19 May 22
I would like to say thank you to Micheal and his team for exhibiting a great level of professionalism in the way they handled my case. Firstly, they made it easy for me and my husband when they sent a link for us to simply upload all our documents... on a portal that was only accessed by me and the Firm for review before submitting to uscis. Considering we were at the peak of the pandemic at the time, this process was hustle free and safe. The follow ups and prompt notifications via email is top notch. Their pricing is fair. I appreciate the phone conversations with other Attorney's at Ashoori Law, who guided us and answered every single question we had. If I had to go through this process again, I would definitely retain Michael and team. They make the process look so easy. Thank you for your assistance!read more
Douglas Wong
00:43 19 May 22
Responses were always prompt and they were able to help get my the travel document needed.
Ramchandra Vemula
00:41 11 May 22
Ashoori Law & Team helped me with E3 transfer and they are thorough professionals. They are extremely diligent with all the paperwork, process and they kept me updated all the way from start to end. Their guidance on my E3 transfer case has been... invaluable and I highly recommend them for all the immigration services they provide.read more
Richa Jaiswal
14:25 10 May 22
I really liked Ashoori law, they charged very reasonable and gave me very good service, I got my work permit, Thank you Ashoori law!
Aleksandra Dobrova
22:42 09 May 22
Highly recommended! My process went very smoothly and I got my green card within significantly shorter time period than was estimated. While the timing doesn’t always depend on the firm, it helped enormously to ensure that paperwork was complete and... correct. The communication has always been very consistent and quick. The only thing I might recommend to improve is forwarding process (time it takes to resend a document to USCIS), however other than that I’m very happy with the support and the outcome. Thank you!read more
Max Nasah
22:37 09 May 22
Michael and his team have been with us every step of the way through the green card process. There are too many people at the team to thank and recommend but we highly recommend Ashoori Law.
sheba fabien
02:38 06 May 22
I worked with Ashoori law to become a permanent residence of the US and i must say they made the process very easy. Communication was very efficient and effective. Thank you
Lisa Zhu
21:14 04 May 22
The consultation I had with Rohit was great. He provided a detailed analysis and valuable advices on my case. I wish I hired Michael's team at the very start.
Shahmir Yekayev
16:45 04 May 22
My meeting with Ashoori Law coincided with a period of very short time before my active status expired. A work plan was made in a very short time and the process of preparing the documents began. At the same time, several employees of the company... followed the case and my case was completed and sent. Many Thanks to Mr Ashoori and his staff. I intend to work with them again in the future.read more
Me M
04:11 03 May 22
I married my husband from India and ran into some issues with the certification of the marriage. I was searching for a law firm to represent us in the immigration process and called Michael Ashoori. I spoke with Alessandra initially and during the... process told her of a problem we were having with certifying our marriage in India. She solved that problem for us with just that phone call and I knew I had the right firm. I hired them and the rest is history. I can't say enough good things about Michael and the staff. They have been there for us from start to finish. Everyone has been so wonderful to work with. Even my sister in law in India that has a business with immigration follows Michael Ashoori on YouTube. She raves about him. Not only has he helped us through this process but the education that he provides has been invaluable. It has helped us to understand the process and we feel confident and prepared. Thank you Michael and all of your staff! We appreciate all you did for us!read more
Rom Vee
22:45 02 May 22
(I am American, and my wife is Canadian.) What a wonderful experience. They worked with us on our time-table and were flexible with us as covid-related financial troubles struck. They always answered my emails promptly, and called when we had... questions. Someone followed up weekly via email while we filled out questions in their online portal and gathered the funds needed to submit everything.DONT TRY THIS ALONE! The staff I worked with at Ashoori knew how to take all of our answers from within their online portal and fill out every gov form, along with knowing what documents we needed to supply to USCIS.PS: follow their YouTube account for interview tips and time-table updates- it helps calm the nerves.Thank you guys ❤️R&Cread more
Exuberant Hospitality Group
02:45 23 Apr 22
My company started processing with Ashoori Law and I must say they are very knowledgeable of the process. They guided me through each steps. I would strongly recommend Michael Ashoori and his team for all your immigration needs. I got approved after... RFE in just 8 days. Thank you again! To God be the Glory 🙏🎉read more
Mr ABC
22:07 12 Apr 22
Monica one of the lawyers have had a free consultation with me today and it was so very very nice of her that she wasn't interested in just making money like most lawyers, But she really took care of me and understood my case and offered me a... personal advise. This is not normal and she is simply a kind soul. Hats off to MONICA...read more
Yonathan Dejene Woldemariam
13:17 11 Apr 22
Really glad I chose Ashoori Law! They had a very clear process, were extremely professional and were always ready to guide me through all my questions. I will definitely be working with them again!
Sara Shabaka
03:47 07 Apr 22
I am glad I chose to work with Ashoori Law for my Travel Permit case. The team responded quickly to my request and helped me to facilitate the process easily. I am grateful for their expertise and will be working with them in the future, for my... immigration issues.read more
Eugin Destici
20:04 31 Mar 22
Highly recommended. Daniel Tierney was a pleasure to work with.
Karan Bhutada
17:15 30 Mar 22
The folks at Ashoori law have been very efficient and great at communication. The online portal made things quite easy to follow and helped to keep track of all the requirements and documentation along with the timeline for the visa transfer.... Definitely recommend them!read more
Amir Moutaib
23:15 29 Mar 22
My change of Status from B2 to E2 status was approved yesterday , thanks to ASHOORI LAW TEAM. They are here when ever I need them. They are very professionals, pleasant and kind. Not only that, their fees are also very reasonable comparing to other... Law firms. Michael, Lahaina, James and all team are very helpful and always here to assist. I would highly recommend their services. Thank you ASHOORI LAW !!read more
Omar Julca
19:28 23 Mar 22
The team at Ashoori has been helpful throughout all steps of my immigration paperwork, and are always quick to respond to emails and questions. There were always multiple members of the team helping to track the status of my paperwork and would... notify me promptly when there was any movement.read more
Veronica Thomas
21:01 21 Mar 22
I highly recommend this firm to anyone who is looking to start their immigration journey. I was a bit sceptical at first about not having a physical office to go to and talk to someone but after making the initial call they put my mind at ease. ... The team is easy to work with, very professional and what I love most is that they answer my concerns in a timely manner.If you are having second thought, call the number and talk to someone on the team, they will answer your questions or concerns.Happy and satisfied client.read more
Emilio Gangas
19:42 21 Mar 22
I cannot describe how good these lawyers are, they worked on my case, at all times they were informing me of the entire process, I recommend them 10000%
Raj Srini
23:20 18 Mar 22
The best professional experience you get from Michael, Lahaina and their team. They are very knowledgeable, attentive, addresses all your questions/concerns where they have gone over and beyond to provide you the best legal advice. Highly recommend... them for all immigration services.Had a wonderful experience !!read more
DrAlanBarnard
00:42 18 Mar 22
I used Ashoori Law to assist me with securing a green card to the USA. I was initially attracted to them due to the great reviews past customers shared and the YouTube videos Michael shared that showed how much they care. My experience with them... lived up to the high expectations I had. They provided clarity on the total process with affordable pricing and clear time lines, were very knowledgeable in dealing with complexities and all their staff showed the required attention to detail to complete paperwork accurately and timely. And when there were delays due to Covid, they assisted with an expedited processing request to USCIS that was successful. Thank You!read more
Rania Hammami
01:49 17 Mar 22
Great team, very efficient, really great communication and easy process.Easily reached via email.Glad to have done business with you. Totally worth the money!
Rahul Y C
03:02 16 Mar 22
My experience with Ashoori Law Firm has been outstanding. Even tough I am at EST Time zone working with them for H1b via was very helpful to me in getting follow ups with great results. I would highly recommend !Thank you for entire team of... Ashoori Law.read more
agha ali
19:50 15 Mar 22
Great Service. Worry Free Immigration Services.
Mehdi Said
20:44 04 Mar 22
Highly recommended.Ashoori Law is an excellent high quality, professional immigration lawyer. He has helped us get excellent results with surprisingly quick USCIS approval since every document was provided exactly as needed. Carlito and Milena are... very attentive to detail and accuracy throughout and very diligent and thorough. Something more we appreciated was that Carlito was always available to spend time to walk through any process with us and he always responded to our questions in a very timely manner. We highly recommend Ashoori LawThank you again Ashoori Team 🙏🏼read more
Joao Castro
00:02 26 Feb 22
Michael and his team deserve more than a five star rating. I hired Mike already based on a recommendation from a friend of mine, who also requested his services. My friend gave him five star as well, and this could simply not be different.Since my... first contact with Michael, I've perceived his solid ethical principles, responsive professionalism and personal attention to all details in US immigration complex process. In my case, he was key for me to obtain I-131 permits for three Green Cards - and the documents were shipped after just six weeks after the process initiation. In another process, he has been immediately responsive to replace Green Cards. And all my contacts were online - which is a testimony of his great online reputation.If you are looking for US Immigration lawyer assistance for true delivery, great value and avoid risks and potential problems, the answer is Michael Ashoori Law, with his fantastic team, that really and personally takes care of your immigration needs.JCread more
Mary Grace Alfelor
22:49 23 Feb 22
I highly recommend Ashoori Law. The service was top-notch, very accommodating and professional. They helped us through the entire process, were extremely organized and efficient, and gave us peace of mind every step of the way. Hands down to... Michael, Lahaina, James and the entire team they did an exceptional job.read more
Brahim Bougrayne
11:29 22 Feb 22
Im a citizen from Belgium and has applied voor a E2 visa and thanks too Ashoori Law i have been approved!!His team did a great job, they help you step by step and always can you reach them by phone, email or whatsup!!Thanks Ashoori Law
Jaime Almeida
06:17 22 Feb 22
Ashoori Law, provided a professional and consistently positive service, from the initial consultation to the fulfillment of my paperwork . Ashoori Law's team was always on top of things. They relied on clear procedures to gather the required... documentation, and were always eager to provide guidelines and recommendations. Any time I had a question, they were quick to respond to my email or to setup a call to explain things. I am satisfied with the service provide and I would totally recommend them to handle any immigration related matters.read more
Morshed Rana
04:43 19 Feb 22
Knowledgeable, Effective, Methodical and Professional:I am very pleased to provide a recommendation for Ashoori Law firm and its ability to provide expert immigration service and counselling. Last year I worked with Lahaina Araneta from Ashoori... Law, who I found an exceptionally experienced immigration lawyer. I was fortunate to have her available to represent my case to file my NIW petition application. Lahaina was very helpful, friendly and informative as she guided me throughout the application process. I was reassured with her quick response and detailed information with clarification whenever I have questions regarding the process. She guided me to gather all the required documents for making a strong case. In the end, Lahaina prepared the application package professionally and skillfully with care and submitted on time. My NIW petition got approved within 8 months of submission. Ashoori Law is now working on my immigration application and I am so grateful to have Lahaina, especially Ashoori Law to represent my case. They are easy to deal with and is highly recommended!read more
Tariq Shahin
18:39 17 Feb 22
The best lawyers ever … so professionalTotally recommended
Julia Levy
18:56 16 Feb 22
My husband and I contacted Ashoori Law as we were looking for an immigration lawyer to help us with an E2 investor visa.Michael got back to us immediately and we had a call to discuss the project. He explained the visa process in details and... suggested a change of status inside the US as we were already here under another visa. This was wise advice! Due to the pandemic we would have been stuck outside the US with a change of visa.The premium package included the business plan and business formation. We also had an EAD application.Everything was taken care of by Michael, Lahaina, Ehsan and James, an extremely responsive and knowledgeable team, who did a fantastic job answering all our questions along the way and making sure everything was right so we could get the business started quickly.We feel very fortunate to have found Ashoori Law and will definitely work with them again in the future! Highly recommend this firm.read more
Saaim Aslam
07:37 16 Feb 22
Ashoori is hands down the best law firm specializing in immigration. Their staff is very courteous and responsive. They give you the best advice at a very reasonable price. Michael himself takes personal interest in every case which is... commendable.I would recommend them to any one looking for expert immigration law services.read more
Alex S
14:59 09 Feb 22
great service, fast and reliable. Got the results I wanted
Deal Today
00:48 09 Feb 22
Thank you. Appreciate your excellent service.
Kosta Janko
14:15 08 Feb 22
The Ashoori Law was able to navigate a complex process with a demanding timeline in a succesful and efficient way. Their staff has acted in a highly professional and competent manner. Following their advices enabled us to finalize our legal request... with success. We would highly recommend their services.read more
Ashok Shah
04:02 03 Feb 22
I highly recommend Ashoori Law to anyone without a doubt. I came across Michael youtube videos and ended up setting a free consultation. From there I join them and the whole process has been very seamless.From gathering information to filing all... the petitions everything went very well.The best points of Ashoori Law firm I would like to mention are1. The Lawyers assigned are very friendly so you can share all your concerns, they are going to help you with all the options for your situation and suggest you the best from their expertise.2. They are amazingly responsive to any of your emails which I think is biggest plus. So they will reply to all of your email within hours if not minutes and they will entertain all your calls and queries.3. When you have some question and they are not sure they will do proper research and get back to you with detail explanation rather than giving you speculations.I would always come back to them for my any immigration related needs in future as well.read more
Rami Wehbeh
16:41 01 Feb 22
We have been using the services of Ashoori Law since 2019. It has been a very pleasant and satisfactory experience. Not only is the team professional, dedicated, and well versed with immigration matters, they are very kind and pleasant to work... with. The human touch is always there, despite the dry legal matters they deal with. In addition, Ashoori Law has always been responsive to our inquiries and requests, and would always respond expeditiously. We are truly appreciative of their assistance.read more
Aman Ahuja
21:59 31 Jan 22
I had the most wonderful experience working with Ashoori law. Michael and team are super helpful and extremely knowledgeable people in the market right now. They deliver what they promise and are with you throughout the journey. Best part is YouTube... videos from Michael which helps us in keeping posted with latest news from USCIS.read more
ehsan3soul
21:07 31 Jan 22
The best immigration lawyer in LA, Michael Ashoori is very smart, honest, accommodating and explains to you clearly the problem and the solution. You can easily approach him if you have questions and he gives him personal utmost attention to your... case. If you want great results, Michael Ashoori is your lawyer. Him and his team will fight for you and will be with you all the way. I want to thank him and his awesome attorneys to help me throughout this process.read more
Andrea Gómez
07:20 27 Jan 22
I want to say Thank you to Ashoori Law firm, specially to Lahaina Araneta for her professionalism and excellent work. She is the best Lawyer I have ever met . I got my EB2 NIW APPROVED. I 100% RECOMMEND this firm. They are going to take you to the... success.read more
Arian Shahidi
03:58 26 Jan 22
Ashoori Law has been handling my cases and giving me immigration consultation for years. Thanks to Michael and his team my problems and questions have been solved up until now.
seema banda
01:20 26 Jan 22
I had the most wonderful experience working with Ashoori Law firm. Michael, Lahaina, and their team are super helpful, extremely knowledgeable, and very professional. They deliver what they promise and are with you throughout the journey. I highly... recommend this law firm. Thank you so much!read more
Van Thang
01:17 26 Jan 22
I need my travel document In November 20 21 because I have a some emergency they do helping me to get my travel document as soon as possible while even in Pandemic 😷 All their stuff/teamWhen you call them Or Email 📧 them they will... respond you very soon /right away not like other place taking long to respond !! Who need help from the new arrive to USA 🇺🇸;)definitely I like you guy go ahead and tried it this place ( Ashoori Law)Is Totally worth itThanks you all ( Ashoori)read more
Van Thang
21:25 22 Jan 22
They are amazing 🤩
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18:10 17 Jan 22
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H. Moghaddam
05:53 17 Jan 22
Rohit Srinivasa, has been a great consultant for me, very responsive, patient, knowledgeable, to the point and professional. I have a complicated situation and been looking into different scenarios, and Rohit has been with me along the way,... clarifying each of the routes via email.Thank you Rohit & Thank you Ashoori firm for making free consult available to all prospect clients. Is very time saving on both ends, educating the clients before they start their case. .read more
Richelle Mendoza
00:10 15 Jan 22
We never expected for the paper work process to be so soon.We are very suprise to heard that USCIS have shedule our interview early next Month.Thank you for ashoori Law office for being so professional and help us for short cuircuit the USCIS... paper proccessing. We are glad that we made the right decission for selecting Ashoori Law. We are are very happy with bthe outcome.We are highly recomend Ashoori Law for future Clients.RICHELLE MARTINEZread more
Lisa Wilson
21:49 11 Jan 22
Ashoori Law, what can I say went ABOVE and BEYOND to help us with our K1 Visa and getting my wife her Green Card. Before Ashoori Law, we were stuck trying to figure out how to do the process ourselves only to waste money and energy while getting... nowhere. After consulting with a previous Lawyer, she told us everything we needed to do for the process. When we were finally ready, she then started working for Ashoori Law, and we were excited to get started with the firm. Ashoori makes sure you are well informed every step of the way, and exceeds your expectations on what to expect throughout everything. The case is so well organized and structured, and the CUSTOMER SERVICE is TOP NOTCH!! To be honest, it doesn’t feel like you’re just paying for a service, it really feels like everyone there is rooting for you in your case. I can’t recommend them enough. They were more than wonderful and there’s not enough thank you’s that can be given to such a wonderful group of people.read more
Angus Benfield
00:12 08 Jan 22
Ashoori Law provided such great service, they were very responsive to all questions, fast, great value and have a streamlined modern process which was really easy to use. As with anyone who is in the position of immigrating to the US knows, it can... be a intimidating process, but Ashoori Law make sure that you never feel in over your head. I was impressed at how much Lahaina Araneta, Esq, understood my case (EB1 Green Card) and not only did Lahaina to help with any questions along the way, several assistants were always available to cover anything else needed.I could not have asked for anything more and am very grateful to Ashoori Law for their guidance through this process. I would recommended Ashoori Law to to anyone seeking representation for any and all Immigration matters. It is easy to see why they have such a high rating!read more
ALBA CRISTINA RENGEL RIVAS
03:47 30 Dec 21
Ashoori Law is an excellent law firm. They helped me get my Re-entry Permit. Michael and his team are very professional, helpful, and responsive. The responded my emails (questions and concerns) all the times and they kept me up to date on... everything. I highly recommend this law firm. Thank you so much!read more
Harry Duggal
20:02 21 Dec 21
We have been working with Michael Ashoori and his team for almost a year now and appreciate everything they have done. They are quick to respond back with all our questions. They update us quickly with new information. They have made the whole... process easy and less stressful for us. Highly recommended!read more
Amit Pardasani
20:00 20 Dec 21
Amazing ExperienceAshoori Law firm is a fantastic law firm , they have a great team , especially Micheal , James & Lahaina who helped me in my case and answered and my questions patiently.I would highly recommend Ashoori Law firm
Meg Clohessey
23:41 14 Dec 21
I found Ashoori Law in TIKTOK. I watched and followed Atty. Michael and we decided to seek counsel and assistance for green card application thru Marriage. My husband and I are satisfied with their job. Starting from gathering documents towards... receiving my card. I trusted them because they absolutely know how USCIS operates. I told my family and friends to watched his tiktok/youtube videos and not hesitate to set an appointment because they have a friendly and helpful staff. More Power to you Ashoori Law!!!read more
Sejin Kim
17:21 14 Dec 21
Everyone at Ashoori Law was very thorough and was able to answer all questions I had for my unique situation. I was able to really trust them with their level of expertise and experience. From the initial consultation and throughout the process of... gathering everything needed for the application, everything was simplified as much as possible and they held my hand all the way to make sure my case is taken care of with no issues, even though we were in different time zones. I would highly recommend Ashoori Law to anybody for immigration. Thank you so much Ashhoori Law!read more
Ousseynou Barry
23:15 13 Dec 21
My name is Ousseynou Barry, and I have lived in the U.S. since 2018. I am a permanent resident and am of the clients of Ashoori Law. I would like to share a comment to that extraordinary office and to fantastic employers who make my case approved... in less than 6 months. I strongly recommend to all immigrants who wish to get their family in the U.S. to come to Ashoori Law because of their competence and ability to treat cases with brilliance. I am so grateful for all of them who make possible my dream which is to get my family in the U.S.read more
Yousuf Dadi
22:41 13 Dec 21
The best lawyer ever!!! Mishael Ashoori is best choice. I recommend him as the best immigration lawyer I am happy with the service and the outcome.Efficient ,timely ,informative and friendly service his firm provides is impressive Highly recommend... .Micheal is wonderful attorney and his team respond me immediately when i need their help, I appreciate all that they have done for me.your consideration, guidance ,help and time. I appreciate Lahaina Araneta and James blunt for working on my case .read more
Tal Dror
23:20 10 Dec 21
I had a pretty complex situation after I messed up my first re-entry permit application and needed some professional help to sort things out and re-apply. I couldn't find a better firm to work with. Everyone - starting from the free consultation, to... the awesome attorneys and the superb paralegal team were absolutely amazing! Super nice, responsive, and professional. I got all my questions promptly answered, even on more general topics that didn't directly concern the application. Oh, and the fees are super reasonable too! I just got my application approved a few days ago thanks to them. Look no further, just go with Ashoori Law, satisfaction guaranteed.read more
ladan tabar
19:45 09 Dec 21
It has been a great pleasure working with Ashoori law. They have been very professional and took care of me like a family. I highly recommend them to anyone needing immigration help.
jimmy garcia
18:08 09 Dec 21
At Michael Ashoori office they helped me to get my re-entry permit, they are very professional responsable, they take good care of people, i recomend them 100%
Clarina He
01:25 07 Dec 21
The team at Ashoori law has been so helpful, attentive, and empathetic when it has come to helping my fianceé and I apply for a US visa! I couldn't ask for a more thoughtful team and we are so grateful we get to embark on this journey with Ashoori... law!read more
Michael Ashoori, Esq.
U.S. Immigration Lawyer
I’m a U.S. immigration lawyer and I help families, professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs get visas, green cards, and citizenship to the United States.
Since starting my law firm, I’ve helped hundreds of people from all over the world with their immigration needs. I’m very passionate, hard-working, and committed to my clients.
Got a question? Send me an email.