Julia Sharifov

Immigration lawyer in New York | business and family immigration attorney

Julia Sharifov is Of Counsel to Sharifov & Associates, PLLC and the principal of the Law Offices of Julia Sharifov, P.C., with over 23 years of experience practicing immigration law. She focuses on business and family-based immigration matters, representing individuals, professionals, and companies in complex immigration cases throughout the United States and internationally.

Ms. Sharifov is a graduate of New York University (B.A.) and New York Law School (J.D.). She is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and before federal courts. She is also a long-standing member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), reflecting her continued involvement in developments in U.S. immigration law and policy.

Her practice includes employment-based visas, business immigration, family-based petitions, adjustment of status, and consular processing. She advises individuals, entrepreneurs, and companies on navigating the U.S. immigration system, compliance requirements, and long-term immigration strategies.

Ms. Sharifov also works closely with the firm’s criminal defense team in matters where immigration status may be affected by a criminal arrest or pending charges. Immigration consequences can arise from even minor criminal cases, and proper legal strategy is essential before any plea or resolution. Learn more about immigration consequences of criminal charges in New York.

She represents clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. consulates abroad, and other federal immigration agencies. Her services extend to clients within the United States as well as foreign nationals and international businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in the U.S. market.

Clients seeking legal guidance in immigration matters that intersect with criminal issues in New York City or Nassau County benefit from coordinated representation and strategic planning across both practice areas.