Testimonials

"Shamiyeh Law Firm stood by me every step of the way"

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Shamiyeh Law Firm for their outstanding support and professionalism. Thanks to their dedication and hard work, I received court approval for my Green Card, as well as approval for the family reunification petitions for my wife and daughter, which allowed them to safely arrive in the United States.

This process was not easy, but the team at Shamiyeh Law Firm stood by me every step of the way, offering guidance, reassurance, and genuine care throughout the entire journey. Their commitment, honesty, and attention to detail truly made a life-changing difference for me and my family.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who supported me at every moment. I highly recommend Shamiyeh Law Firm to anyone seeking trustworthy and compassionate legal representation.

E.A.

"Do yourself a favor and have him as your attorney"

I highly recommend Ghassan as an immigration attorney. Before hiring him, I had many difficulties and roadblocks throughout my immigration journey. He guided me every step of the way and made the entire process easy. He is extremely knowledgeable in immigration laws and always took the time to explain everything clearly. If you’re looking for someone who truly knows what they’re doing and genuinely cares about helping you succeed, do yourself a favor and have him as your attorney.

K.E.

"I worked with Raymond Chau on my marriage-based green card application and received my approval in about 2.5 months from filing. From our first meeting, Ray brought absolute clarity and expertise, guiding me through each step. The process felt seamless, ga"

R.B.

"Dr. Natasha was essential throughout my entire immigration visa and green card process"

Dr. Natasha was essential throughout my entire immigration visa and green card process. Always very attentive, she was present at every stage, promptly answering all my questions and guiding me with confidence. She conveyed professionalism and trust from start to finish. I highly recommend her work to anyone seeking dedicated and efficient legal support.

G.C.

"Their expertise and support were invaluable"

I recently worked with the Law Office of Shamieh , specifically with the lawyer Ghassan J Shamieh and his amazing team Natasha and May to secure an immigration visa for my mom. From our first consultation, I was impressed by their deep knowledge of immigration law and the personalized attention they provided. They guided us through every step of the application process and were always available to answer our questions, making what could have been a stressful experience much easier. Their thorough understanding of the visa requirements and proactive approach helped us avoid potential pitfalls, and I’m happy to say that my mom’s visa was approved! I highly recommend Law Office of Shamieh to anyone in need of immigration assistance. Their expertise and support were invaluable.

E.F.

"I cannot say enough good things about Ghassan Shamieh and his team"

I cannot say enough good things about Ghassan Shamieh and his team. From our very first meeting, Ghassan was professional, compassionate, and incredibly thorough. He took the time to truly understand my case and explained every step of the process.

Thanks to his expertise, my case was handled smoothly and successfully. If you need a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and personable attorney, I highly recommend Ghassan Shamieh without hesitation.

Z.M.

"I flew all the way from Chicago to San Francisco just to work with him — and it was absolutely worth it"

I was recommended to Ray by a friend who had also used his services. I trusted that recommendation so much that I flew all the way from Chicago to San Francisco just to work with him — and it was absolutely worth it. Ray helped me with my asylum case, and thanks to his experience and guidance, my case was granted. He was professional, responsive, and gave clear advice every step of the way. He also supported me through my family-based adjustment of status, which went smoothly as well. I’m very grateful for everything and highly recommend him to anyone looking for reliable immigration help.

Ask for Ray, he is the best!

N.N.

"I owe them my life and my family is with them and I tell everyone to go to this office."

A client for ten years I am. I started with asylum all the way through citizenship and now filing for green cards for my family. Mr. Elias and office Shamieh helped me and my family so much and I thank them for everything they have done. I owe them my life and my family is with them and I tell everyone to go to this office. They are the best. Thank you Mr. Shamieh!

N.A.

"You won't be disappointed"

Elias and Ghassan Shamieh, I love the way they handled my case. I am beyond excited with their help and guidance throughout the process, from start to finish. They were very thorough and made sure I am better prepared for my hearing. I am a huge fan. When you need help with immigration, reach out to them first, you won't be disappointed.

Ruci B.

"Amazing team!"

I came to Mr. Shamieh’s office for a second opinion regarding my case, which was denied by the immigration office. Mr Shamieh and his team, especially Ms. May Alkhoury, pulled mountains to make me win my case. The continuous support, follow-up, care and attention to detail really made me feel safe and that I was in the right hands. Ms. May Alkhoury used to call every week to give an update about the case. Mr. Shamieh and his team were always approachable and accommodating to meet whenever I had concerns or updates about my case. This office is worth every buck and I am forever indebted to everyone in their team for helping me get the right and proper verdict.

Saif

"I'm very thankful for his hard work and I wouldn't have done it without him!"

I had an amazing experience with the Law Offices of Shamieh, everyone was very helpful and worked hard on my case. I've been having problems with the immigration district for the last 10 years and wasn't able to find a solution for my problems until I hired Mr.Shamieh. He was very kind and helped me each step of the way till I finally got approved for citizenship. I'm very thankful for his hard work and I wouldn't have done it without him!

S. J.

"Elias Shamieh is truly amazing!"

If you are looking for a great immigration lawyer - please, look no further! Elias Shamieh is truly amazing. Not only he is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in the immigration field - he is super attentive and dedicated and will treat your case/problem as his own. He is always available via email or phone, answers all the questions in detail, and during meetings - he is always prepared and will spend extra time with you. He will not just collect your money and forget about your case - he will be in touch, guiding your thru the whole process until full success.I am very glad I chose Elias Shamieh as my lawyer and highly recommend to use his services if you need help in your immigration process.

R. F.

"He is so efficient, trustworthy and honest."

Mr Elias is one of the best trusted lawyers in the immigration field at the Bay Area. He is so efficient, trustworthy and honest. I had previous bad experiences with lawyers, promising the impossible but nothing was real . From the beginning Mr Elias whatsoever he promised me with, he brilliantly and professionally achieved in a very short timing. A great lawyer is always marked with his honest words. For sure Mr Elias is one of the greatest immigration lawyers.

S. E.

"Every step of the way made sense to me"

I have been with this office since 2003. Through many different processes and the necessary applications, I have just received my citizenship. Every step of the way made sense to me, they were fair, they were helpful and they gave me peace of mind since I stepped foot in their office in 2003 until now.

Sam A.

"They are very friendly and honest!"

My family and I contacted Mr. Shamieh to seek advice on how to obtain legal status in the United States. Mr. Shamieh and his team were every knowledgeable, fast and efficient in providing sound legal advice and the method by which we were able to obtain permanent residency in the most prompt and efficient way. They are very friendly and honest I recommend going to the office.

E. J.

"Very professional people & work!"

Mr. Shamieh and his team helped me greatly in obtaining my asylum case. My case was very hard and with their help, it was granted. Very professional people & work! All my appreciation to the Law offices of Shamieh team.

S. A.

"He has a way of making a complex and stressful legal process feel manageable"

I highly recommend the Law Offices of Shamieh, Shamieh & Ternieden for anyone seeking immigration services. We worked specifically with Ghassan Shamieh, and he was incredible to work with.

Ghassan is not only an incredibly smart and strategic attorney, but he is also genuinely kind, personable, and thoughtful. He has a way of making a complex and stressful legal process feel manageable. We always felt like our case was in the best hands because of his expertise and the care he put into his work. We are so grateful for his and his team's help!

J.

"Ray was professional, thorough, and quick to respond"

I highly recommend Ray at Shamieh Law. He guided me through both my O-1 and H-1B filings successfully. Ray was professional, thorough, and quick to respond, and he explained each step clearly. The process felt organized and well-managed from start to finish.

A.G.

"Mr. Ghassan Shamieh and his team for giving me peace of mind during a very difficult process"

Thanks to Mr. Ghassan Shamieh and his team for giving me peace of mind during a very difficult process. They made sure I had no doubts when answering my calls or messages and made me feel very secure, achieving excellent results for something I thought was unsolvable. Thank you so much, Mr. Shamieh.

B.M.

"I cannot recommend the law firm of Ghassan and Elias Z. Shamieh and their incredible team highly enough"

I cannot recommend the law firm of Ghassan and Elias Z. Shamieh and their incredible team highly enough. They truly are lifesavers. After fearing for my life and enduring the challenges of my immigration journey, I am overjoyed that my Asylum application has been GRANTED, even after the government filed a notice of appeal.
​The Challenge They Overcame:
My case was incredibly difficult because I had filed my application after the one-year deadline (22 months after arrival). This presented a major hurdle that many firms would have considered impossible. The team worked tirelessly to gather extensive evidence of "Extraordinary Circumstances" (my debilitating kidney stone issues and deep trauma after fleeing persecution) and "Changed Circumstances" (the Taliban takeover and specific threats to my family). Their knowledge of complex immigration law and how to present detailed medical and country conditions was unmatched.
​The Attorneys' Leadership:
​Mr. Ghassan and Elias Z. Shamieh: Their strategic brilliance and confidence in court were exceptional. They did not just manage my case; they meticulously built it, navigating the complexities of the late filing and defending my credibility against tough questioning. Their expertise is truly world-class.
​The Team's Tireless Effort:
​Ms. Mayra: Ms. Mayra was a constant source of support and professionalism. She was instrumental in compiling the voluminous evidence for the late filing exception and coordinating documents from multiple countries. Her dedication to organization and clear communication kept the entire case moving forward smoothly.
​Ms. Kate Ruston: Kate's ability to communicate clearly and patiently was invaluable. She worked tirelessly on the legal drafts and helped translate my personal declarations into compelling legal arguments. Her diligence ensured every detail of my story was accurately and persuasively presented to the court.
​Andrew: Andrew's hard work behind the scenes, from preparing exhibits to ensuring all filings were timely and perfect, deserves special recognition. His efforts laid the foundation for the successful hearing.
​Conclusion:
This team works with heart, expertise, and precision. If you are an asylum seeker facing difficult challenges, especially complex issues like the one-year bar, I wholeheartedly trust this firm to fight for your life and your future. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for securing my freedom and safety.

A.I.

"Kind, professional, and respectful"

I am very grateful to Shamieh, Natasha, and Thiago for their help with my parents' petition. From the beginning and throughout the entire process, they were very kind, professional, and respectful. Natasha, in particular, patiently guided me through each step, answering my questions promptly. I highly recommend them for any immigration case because they are excellent.

Thank you for everything.

C.A.

"Very nice & welcoming office & staff"

Very nice & welcoming office & staff .
Thank you Natasha she was very amazing & very helpful throughout the whole process of me immigrating my family here.

A.M.

"Customer service and support is out of this world"

Thank you all for your support and help into getting my grandparents and uncle into the USA as soon as possible and at a very low cost. I would like to thank the LAW OFFICE OF SHAMIEH for all the things they did out of there time for us to have the moment with our family:) and I would also like to thank our assistant during this journey who helped us achieve this, Ms Natash. I would recommend this place highly if you are looking into getting somone into the US with a visa or etc this please customer service and support is out of this world. Thank you guys very much for this.

Y.A.

"I’ll go to this firm and recommend them to friends for any matter"

Like most reviewers, I’m incredibly grateful I came across this firm for my complicated immigration story. When it comes to immigration, you want to have trustworthy advisors, and this firm cares for their clients in a way other firms I’ve worked with simply don’t. They are smart about complex situations, won’t just tell you what you want to hear, and won’t push you. They’ll just support you.

Ray Chau was my primary contact and was knowledgeable, patient, and generous in explaining all of my questions. I appreciated his approach of note taking during our conversations to help me understand and remember our discussions. I didn’t have to take anything by just his word, because he could explain any reasoning with citations and examples. I felt like a bother but he was always kind, understanding what my problems mean to me and never rushing me or leaving me uncertain. I never had to follow up to check progress with my case, because he would usually return to me in a day. I spoke to Mr. Shamieh a couple of years ago before coming back and had the same impression of earnestness. I’ll go to this firm and recommend them to friends for any matter.

A.V.

"I am truly grateful for the incredible work of Mr. Shamieh"

I am truly grateful for the incredible work of Mr. Shamieh . From the very beginning, he guided me through every step of the process with patience, professionalism, and deep knowledge of immigration law.

What impressed me most was how responsive and supportive he was. Every time I had a question or concern, he answered quickly and explained things clearly, which made the entire process much less stressful.

Thank you again for making such an important milestone in my life possible!

F.J.

"Excellent service and support during my case"

Thank you Mr Ghassan Shamieh, I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional legal support and guidance you provided during the resolution of my immigration case.
Also I appreciate your team helpful and professional support during the whole process.

I got the EAD card( work permission and travel document ) within about 45 days and also got appoval of permanent residence after almost 2 months from submitting the applications and documents.It was extremely fast and perfect.

Thank you again for your excellent service and support during my case.
I strongly recommend Shamieh office for anybody looking for immigration issues.

R.M.

"Stress-free"

I highly recommend G. Shamieh for anyone seeking immigration legal services. From the very beginning, he demonstrated competence and experience in the field. Throughout the entire application process, he (and his office assistance) provided clear, sensible guidance and made every step feel manageable and stress-free.

Communication with him and his office was always smooth and prompt—they were easy to reach and quick to respond to any questions or concerns. Thanks to his well-organized approach, there were no complications at all during the course of my representation.
If you're looking for a knowledgeable and reliable immigration lawyer who truly knows what he's doing, you are in good hands here.

E.M.

"It gave us such a feeling of peace to know we were in good hands"

Ghassan and his team are the best of the best. They helped my husband get his green card in just five months. It’s a complicated process for those of us who aren’t familiar with it, but they explained what all of the various forms meant and helped us understand what we needed to submit, and when. It gave us such a feeling of peace to know we were in good hands.

S.K.

"From start to finish Ghassan and his team treated me and my family with nothing but respect."

From start to finish Ghassan and his team treated me and my family with nothing but respect. They made my immigration experience unbeliveabley easy. Even with the pandemic this team was able to help me get everything done within one year. Throughout this entire experience I never once felt unsure of what would happen. They had my back!!!!!!!!

K.A.

"Ghassan was great and the office always there to help if we had a question."

Ghassan was great and the office always there to help if we had a question. We came here after getting some bad advice from another immigration lawyer and were super encouraged. Throughout the process they were there to navigate us through a tricky situation and my wife now has her green card.

C.A.

"This office just got my asylum case granted!"

This office just got my asylum case granted! Thank you to Mr. Elias Shamieh and the team for making this happen. This is the best day of my life and I am so beyond happy. He really helped me throughout and prepares me so I'd be confident in court and I was! Thanks to all of that and all their hardworking through the years I was granted.

A.A.

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Thank you so much Mr Ghassan and Shamieh Office for helping me getting my citizenship after waiting 2 years.

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Thank you so much Mr Ghassan and Shamieh Office for helping me getting my citizenship after waiting 2 years.

M.V.

"Attorney Ghassan really helped my husband and I."

Attorney Ghassan really helped my husband and I. The office was very responsive and my husband get his green card. It was a very complicated process but he handled it quickly and did it so well. Thank you to the Shamieh team including all of their staff!! They always answered my calls and my emails and were very patient. Thank you to this office 🙏🏽 I am forever grateful!

N.R.

"I highly recommend Mr. Shamieh's office for your immigration and other legal needs!"

I wanted to thank you for the excellent work you did as my attorney. I know you have a lot of clients, so your prompt responses and attention to detail really meant a lot to me. I was referred by one of my friends who was Mr.Shamieh's client. My friend got his immigration case approved a few years back, and Mr. Shamieh & Mr. Ghassan worked on my immigration case and I got approved as well. I highly recommend Mr. Shamieh's office for your immigration and other legal needs!

I. S.

"This Law office is very response efficient, and best in what they do."

This Law office is very response efficient, and best in what they do. When I consulted with Mr. Shamieh, he was honest knowledgeable and analyzed the issues in my case effectively which led weening the case. His staff was helpful and went out the way if their way to assist. Money well spent.

Marcos Sacramento, CA

"Very friendly team in the office, and always so helpful."

Mr. Shamieh and his team of expert Attorneys are very responsible and experienced. I first came to Mr. Shamieh because I was referred out of the whole San Francisco area by many people. He has been honest with me since the beginning, and my case has been very difficult, and he has always known what to expect, and he has guided me through the whole process. Even over the years, I had moved out of the Bay area, but he would then fly to any major court dates just to be there to represent me. He was always prepared, and he has brought comfort knowing that he has always been there to support me. Some may say that he is expensive, but I do not think so, his experience and knowledge is worth every penny. I highly recommend Mr. Shamieh on any case! I'll want to especially thank Erin Tsai, for always being on top of my case, and helping me with putting everything together to complete my case, I highly recommend her. Very friendly team in the office, and always so helpful.

"The best lawyer in the Bay Area!"

The best lawyer in the Bay Area... professional until the end ...very friendly team and the most important thing for me is the honesty of mister Shamieh as a lawyer things hard to find these days ... thanks mister Shamieh for all your support .

"I highly recommend them if you really need an attorney's help or advice!"

I tried many attorneys, but none of them were responsible as the Law office of Shamieh and Ternieden! They helped me a lot to get my papers. I was notified every step the office was taking on my case! Especially want to thank Aksana Buida who makes a really good job and career on this sphere! I highly recommend them if you really need an attorney's help or advice!

"I would recommend them to anyone looking for immigration help!"

I was referred to Mr. shamieh by a family friend to help with some immigration services and I can say they are hands down the best! Mr. Shamieh and his assistant Tiago have been very supportive and helping, super friendly people and every concern or question was answered! Haven't had any issues at all, everything has been amazing since day one! I would recommend them to anyone looking for immigration help!

"Great service and experienced lawyer that helped our family step by step until getting our citizenship."

Great service and experienced lawyer that helped our family step by step until getting our citizenship. Mr. Shamieh is one of these honest lawyers that only says what is real and what could be done no unreachable promises told. Very friendly team in the office that are always there to help with a great support even over the phone, if needed. The whole customer service was excellent. Thanks to Mr. Shamieh again for all the support we have received and for being always on top of our case . BIG LIKE & 5 STARS

"I had a GREAT experience with his firm!"

I have been with Mr. Shamieh over three and a half years now, and I have to say that I had a GREAT experience with his firm. Relatives have recommended their services as one of the best in the SF area, and they were spot on. I have had all my family applications with Shamieh and you can really trust his and his staff consultation blindly. All my applications went smoothly and I was getting updates the whole time regarding the progress and what should I do next. The staff cannot be better. It is like a family oriented firm and a group of professionals in the same time. Tiago, Natasha, May, Tatiana & Rasha, they all have been great help for our applications. I am looking forward to have more business with this wonderful firm in the future.

"Thanks again Mr. Shamieh!"

I needed to get consultation for my family reunion here in USA since I am a USA Citizen, but my mother and sister are not. We sat with Mr. Shamieh for an hour and he answered all our questions in detail, explored all our options and was very caring with his advice. We definitely left happy with the information we got and enlightened with the USA Immigration rules that we were not aware of. Thanks again Mr. Shamieh.

"Outstanding Immigration Attorney!"

I went to Mr. Shamieh’s office for an immigration petition. He is very professional, always responded to my questions, and walked me through the whole process. I felt that I was in good hands. He is a skilled attorney with compassion and integrity. I would definitely refer anyone in need of immigration services to him!

Joyce