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Michigan Immigration Lawyer

Welcome to Sherman Immigration: Your Trusted Partner in Healthcare, Business, and Family Immigration

Welcome to Sherman Immigration, where our commitment to transparency, responsiveness, and personal service sets us apart in the field of immigration law. With over 30 years of experience, our founder, Mike Sherman is here to guide you through the complexities of immigration with thoughtfulness and care. Whether you’re a business seeking to hire a foreign worker, a healthcare professional navigating U.S. visas, or a family looking to start the Green Card process, we offer tailored solutions that meet your needs.

Our Specialties

Business Immigration

In today’s global economy, the ability to attract and retain top talent from around the world is crucial for your business’s success. Our firm provides comprehensive legal services for businesses of all sizes, helping you navigate the complexities of business immigration with ease.

  • Employment Visas: From H-1B to L-1 visas, we assist companies in securing the right visas for their employees, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
  • PERM and Employment-Based Green Cards: The employment-based Green Card process is complex, lengthy, and requires expert guidance. We support businesses through the process of securing green cards for key employees through various employment-based categories. This includes preparing EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 petitions, tailored to your specific business needs and facilitating a smooth transition for your staff.
  • Employment Authorization: Some types of visa holders and green card applicants are eligible to apply for an EAD card, allowing them to work in the U.S. without an employment-based visa. We can help determine whether a worker is eligible for an EAD, assist with gathering evidence and documentation, and assemble and file a strong application.

Healthcare Immigration

Healthcare professionals are essential to the well-being of our communities, and we understand the unique immigration challenges faced by those in the medical field. Our firm specializes in:

Visa Applications for Healthcare Workers: We handle all types of visas for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, including J-1 waivers and H-1B visas, allowing you to focus on your important work without worrying about legal hurdles.

  • Permanent Residency: We assist healthcare professionals in navigating the green card process, offering support throughout the application and adjudication stages. This includes the Physician National Interest Waiver process, Schedule-A Green Cards for nurses and physical therapists, and Extraordinary Ability petitions.
  • Employer Sponsorship: For healthcare facilities seeking to sponsor foreign professionals, we offer guidance on what visa best applies to their unique situation. We are transparent about the requirements, processes, and costs involved in J-1 waivers, H-1Bs, TNs, and any other visa that your business may be considering.

Family Immigration

At Sherman Immigration, we understand how critical it is to be with your loved ones, and our firm is dedicated to making the immigration process as smooth as possible for families. We have decades of experience getting Green Cards for family members both in the United States and abroad. Our services include:

  • Immediate Family Green Cards: We help U.S. citizens navigate the complex process of obtaining green cards for their immediate family members, including spouses, parents, and children under 21. 
  • Family-Preference Immigration: This type of service is for U.S. citizens who wish to get a Green Card for non-immediate family members like siblings or married children and lawful permanent residents who want to sponsor a Green Card for their spouses, children under 21, or unmarried children over 21.

Why Choose Sherman Immigration?

Personalized Service

At Sherman Immigration, we believe in offering more than just legal advice—we provide a personalized experience that reflects our commitment to your unique situation. From your initial consultation through the resolution of your case, you’ll receive one-on-one attention from our experienced staff. We take the time to understand your specific needs and craft solutions that align with your goals, ensuring that you’re always informed and empowered throughout the process. Sherman Immigration takes on cases both big and small, and treats everyone equally. It doesn’t matter if you want a visitor visa or a National Interest Waiver Green Card, Mr. Sherman will treat your case with the utmost care. 

Responsiveness

In the world of immigration law, timing is often critical. Our firm prides itself on being exceptionally responsive, addressing your inquiries promptly and keeping you updated at every stage of your case. We are never too busy to meet with you, answer any questions you have, or take the time to fully explain the process. We understand the urgency that can accompany immigration matters, and our team is dedicated to providing timely responses and practical guidance.

Proactive Approach to Immigration Law

At Sherman Immigration, our proactive approach to immigration law is central to our success in achieving positive outcomes for our clients. We believe that attention to detail and thorough preparation are key to a solid and successful case. Here’s how our proactive strategy benefits you:

  • Meticulous Case Preparation: We dive deep into the details of your case, leaving no stone unturned. Our team meticulously reviews all documentation and information to confirm that every aspect of your case is accurate and complete. This thorough approach helps prevent delays and potential issues with your application.
  • Strategic Planning: We develop a strategic plan tailored to your unique situation, anticipating potential challenges and addressing them before they arise. By planning ahead, we ensure that your case progresses smoothly and efficiently.
  • Regular Updates and Checks: We maintain regular contact with you, providing updates and checking in to make sure that all necessary information is up-to-date. Our proactive communication helps keep your case on track and allows us to address any concerns promptly.
  • Preemptive Problem-Solving: We proactively identify and address potential issues before they become significant obstacles. Our team’s extensive experience enables us to recognize and mitigate risks, ensuring that your case is as strong as possible.
  • Comprehensive Documentation Review: Verifying that every document and form is accurately completed and properly submitted is critical in immigration matters. We perform detailed reviews of all documentation to prevent errors that could lead to requests for evidence or denials.

Our proactive approach means that you can rely on us to handle your immigration matters with the utmost care and attention. We will not take chances with your petition, because we understand how important it is for people’s livelihoods and families. 

Transparency

We believe in maintaining clear and open communication with our clients. From breaking down complex legal requirements to providing detailed updates on your case, we make sure that you are always in the loop. Our transparent approach means there are no surprises—just honest, straightforward information and a clear path forward. Our team will always be upfront about any risks, requirements, and costs for each type of case.

Convenient Consultations

For those who appreciate a face-to face meeting, Mr. Sherman is always open to scheduling an in-person consultation at our office in downtown Royal Oak, Michigan. However, we know that not everyone can do that as our firm represents people in all 50 states and in countries across the world. To accommodate the diverse needs of our clients and make our services accessible no matter where you are, we offer flexible consultation options:

  • Zoom Consultations: Our practice mainly conducts virtual consultations via Zoom. This allows you to meet with us from the comfort of your home or office, making it easier to discuss your case in detail without the need for travel. Our secure Zoom meetings offer an individualized touch while utilizing technology to streamline our communication.
  • Telephone Consultations: If you prefer a more traditional approach, we also offer telephone consultations. This option provides you with the flexibility to discuss your immigration situation at a time that suits you best, allowing you to receive the legal advice and support you need without any hassle.

By offering both Zoom and telephone consultations, we aim to make the process as convenient and accessible as possible. We’re here to deliver the highest level of service, no matter where you are in the world.

Decades of Immigration Expertise

Our firm’s founder brings over 30 years of dedicated experience in immigration law. With a deep understanding of both the legal and practical aspects of immigration, our founder has built a reputation for excellence and integrity in the field. This extensive experience informs every case we handle, ensuring that you benefit from a wealth of knowledge and a track record of success.

Success Stories

Sherman Immigration has a remarkable track record of success stories that reflect the profound impact that our services have on our clients’ lives. Our firm has had the privilege of supporting hundreds of individuals and families through their immigration journeys, and the results speak for themselves. 

For instance, many of the resident physicians we assisted during their training have advanced to become supervisory physicians, now leading and mentoring the next generation of doctors in residency and fellowship programs. It’s inspiring to see these professionals give back to the medical community, contributing to the advancement of healthcare through their expertise and leadership.

Additionally, we’ve been instrumental in reuniting couples through marriage-based Green Cards. The couples we helped to bring together are now flourishing, starting families of their own and building futures in the U.S. Watching these couples thrive and grow together brings us immense joy, knowing that our efforts have played a key role in their lives.

Moreover, our work with individuals seeking Extraordinary Ability Green Cards—those whose achievements and contributions are recognized as having a significant impact on their fields—has led to remarkable transformations. These talented individuals are now making groundbreaking advancements, influencing their industries, and even changing the world through their innovations and contributions.

Each success story is a testament to the dedication and capability of our team, and we are proud to witness the positive changes our practice fosters in the lives of our clients. Whether it’s a physician saving lives, a family celebrating the joy of being together, or a researcher shaping the future of their field, our firm is honored to be a part of their journey. Our clients’ stories are the heart of what we do, and they continually inspire us to strive for excellence in every case we handle.

For real comments and feedback from those we have helped, we invite you to visit our Client Reviews Section. Here, you will find firsthand accounts of our clients’ experiences and the positive impact we’ve had on their immigration journeys.

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Michael I. Sherman, Esq.

Mike Sherman is an immigration lawyer with over 30 years of experience. As founder of Sherman Immigration, he focuses on providing personalized legal services to healthcare and business professionals. Mike also assists families with the Green Card and Naturalization processes. Throughout his career, he has helped people in all 50 states and countries around the world.

Client Reviews

I know Mr. Sherman and his team for more than 10 years now. I have to confess that my immigration case was one of the most difficult and sophisticated cases that may...

Ali

Very helpful and thorough. Excellent knowledge on immigration related issues. He dealt with our J1 waiver process which was very difficult in state of Ohio yet he got it...

Sakthi

I am a Foreign Medical Graduate and I will be starting my Residency in Internal Medicine in a month's time. I was introduced to this gem of a person, and this amazing...

Maaz B. Badshah

I had very good experience with Mr. Mike Sherman , he is down to the earth , responsible , reliable , prompt reply for any question , helpful , dedicated to work, he is...

Ayham

Our Videos

Sherman Immigration holds informational Zoom sessions covering a variety of immigration topics. The meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month at noon EST. At the end of each meeting, Mr. Sherman holds an open Q&A session, where you can ask any of your immigration questions. For those who aren’t able to attend, recordings of the sessions are reposted on the Sherman Immigration YouTube channel.

Sherman Immigration Blog

How Does the New “Keeping Families Together” Program Work? On June 18, President Biden announced Keeping Families Together, a new process to help certain undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and their...

Can I Moonlight as an H-1B Worker? The answer is yes, but you must apply for something called a concurrent H-1B. A concurrent H-1B is exactly what it sounds like, an additional H-1B...

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Organization Has Never Sponsored a Visa or Worked With an Immigration Lawyer Before. What’s the Best Way To Get Started?
The best way to get started is to contact us and schedule a consultation. There, we can learn more about your organization and explore what visa...
It Looks Like Your Firm Is Based in Michigan, but Our Company Is Based out of Another State or Country. Can You Still Help Us?
We absolutely can. Our attorneys are all licensed in the State of Michigan, but because immigration law is federal law, our firm can assist clients...
Our Organization Is Considering Switching Immigration Lawyers, but We Have One or More Immigration Cases Pending. Do We Need To Wait for Those Cases To Be Adjudicated Before We Switch?
No, if your organization is considering switching immigration lawyers, you can do so at any time. We would be happy to take over any existing cases...

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