Michael I. Sherman
Sherman Immigration, PLLC
Mr. Sherman has been an immigration lawyer since 1994. His practice focuses on providing prompt, personalized immigration legal services to clients in the healthcare and business sectors. He also provides legal services to people interested in obtaining family-based visas.
Mr. Sherman holds an A.B. with High Distinction in Near Eastern Studies from the University of Michigan, and a J.D. from Wayne State University School of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the District of Columbia Bar, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and the Oakland County Bar Association. Mr. Sherman is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the international lawyer rating service. This is their highest rating.
As a law student, Mr. Sherman served as the Chief Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Steven N. Andrews of the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court in Michigan, and as a Law Clerk for the Office of Legal Affairs at William Beaumont Hospital. In addition, he was a Flotilla Staff Officer in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary from 2005-2007.
- Wayne State University Law School
- J.D. (1992) | Law
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- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
- B.A. (1988) | Near Eastern Studies
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- Honors: High Honors and High Distinction
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- Sherman Immigration, PLLC
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- Sherman Immigration Lawyers, P.C.
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- Dobbin and Sherman, P.C.
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- Michael I. Sherman, P.C.
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- Chief Clerk to the Honorable Steven N. Andrews
- Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan
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- Annual Healthcare Immigration Law Update, Michigan Association for Medical Education
- Michigan Association for Medical Education
- Annual Healthcare Immigration Law Update, Michigan Association for Medical Education
- Michigan Association for Medical Education
- Annual Healthcare Immigration Law Update, Michigan Association for Medical Education
- Michigan Association for Medical Education
- Annual Healthcare Immigration Law Update, Michigan Association for Medical Education
- Michigan Association for Medical Education
- Annual Healthcare Immigration Law Update, Michigan Association for Medical Education
- Michigan Association for Medical Education
- Friend of the Oakland County Probate Court
- Oakland County Probate Court
- Annual award voted on by the staff of the Oakland County Probate Court.
- Oakland County Bar Association
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- International Medical Group Taskforce
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- District of Columbia Bar
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association
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- State Bar of Michigan # P46961
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- United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
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- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar
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- Michigan
- State Bar of Michigan
- ID Number: P46961
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
- English: Spoken, Written
- Q. my girlfriend is pregnant and resides in USA with me but how do I go about her staying here
- A: I agree with the information that my colleagues provided in terms of options. With that being said, my opinion is that the best first step would be to meet with an experienced and knowledgeable immigration lawyer to discuss the options, necessary procedures, and timeline. This way, you can work with the lawyer to establish and implement a strategy that will make the most sense and will accomplish your goals.
- Q. My British husband is in the US on a travel visa. I'd like to sponsor him for a green card as my spouse.
- A: The I-485, rather than the I-539, is used for the Green Card process. There are other applications, as well, such as Form I-130. The best advice that I can give is to consider speaking with a knowledgeable and experienced immigration lawyer who can guide you through the process, and who can counsel you and your husband as to the requirements, needed application documents, etc.
- Q. My British husband is in the US on a travel visa. He only came to visit me and our daughter with a return ticket.
- A: I agree with my colleagues that consulting with a qualified and knowledgeable immigration lawyer would be the best first step. The Green Card process is complicated, and it is best to seek the guidance of an immigration lawyer who has been through the process many times, is knowledgable about the requirements, and can counsel you and your husband as to the best course of action. There may or may not be a personal interview by the USCIS as part of the process, and such a lawyer can make sure that you and your husband are well prepared for the interview; the lawyer can attend the interview with you.
Job Search Advice for Residents and Fellows
July 2024 Meeting
Visas for Dependents H 4, J 2, and More!
August 2024 Meeting
Green Cards - Diversity Visa Program
September 2024 Meeting
Employment-Based J1 Waivers
June 2024 Meeting
Employment-Based Green Cards (United States)
In this recorded video conference, Michael Sherman, Esq. discusses the nuances of employment-based green cards. You can expect to learn about: - The various EB statuses - The PERM Green...
U.S. Visa Options for Canadian Citizens
In this live video conference, we cover the types of U.S. visas and programs available to Canadian citizens. You can expect to learn about: - TN Visa, J-1 Visa, Commuter...
Visas for New Residents and Fellows: J-1, H1-B, and More!
In this live-audience Zoom recording, Mike Sherman from discusses various visa types that new residents and fellows are typically best-suited for. You can expect: - An overview of J-1, H1-B,...
Green Cards: Marriage Based
In this video we cover the nuances of marriage-based green cards. You can expect to learn about: - The implications of U.S. Citizenship vs. Lawful Permanent Resident - Single Intent...
Green Cards: EB-1 Extraordinary Ability
In this video we cover EB-1 green cards, which are reserved for individuals who risen to the top of of their field. In the video we cover: - The three...