Author: Asif ARIF

Asif Arif Esq. is an extremely skilled attorney specializing in Immigration and Global Mobility. Asif is admitted to Paris and California Bar. With more than 10 years of experience representing clients between France and the United States, he is a key player in the French-American legal market. Asif helps businesses, athletes, extraordinary abilities, researchers and family-based visas as well as citizenship. He is also representing clients in asylum proceedings (whether affirmative or defensive) and helps represent clients in immigration complex litigations.

E-2 Visa USA for French Entrepreneurs: How to Invest and Move to the United States Legally

E-2 visa USA for French entrepreneurs. Learn how French investors can create or buy a U.S. business and obtain an E-2 Treaty Investor visa. France–USA immigration lawyer guidance. For French entrepreneurs looking to expand into the American market, the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa is one of the most powerful immigration options available. France is an […]

Understanding M-23 Exceptional Filing and Direct Consular Filing (DCF): A Faster Path for Family-Based Immigration

For U.S. citizens living abroad or facing urgent circumstances, waiting 12–15 months for an I-130 petition approval can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, in certain cases, U.S. immigration law allows expedited filing options through M-23 Exceptional Filing or Direct Consular Filing (DCF)—both of which can dramatically reduce processing times when handled correctly. What Is M-23 Exceptional Filing? The M-23 process refers to guidance under […]

Les meilleurs visas pour les Français souhaitant venir aux États-Unis

Les États-Unis continuent d’attirer chaque année de nombreux Français : entrepreneurs, salariés, artistes, chercheurs, sportifs ou familles. Pourtant, le système de visas américain est complexe et mal compris.Contrairement aux idées reçues, il n’existe pas un visa unique, mais plusieurs options selon votre profil, votre projet et votre stratégie à moyen et long terme. Voici un panorama des […]

Marriage-Based Green Card: Answers to the Most FAQ

Marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident is one of the most common — and misunderstood — paths to obtaining a green card. Online searches reveal recurring questions, confusion, and misinformation. Below, we answer the most frequently asked questions about the marriage-based green card process. 1. Does marrying a U.S. citizen automatically give you […]

Visa E-2 pour les Français : contrairement aux idées reçues, Trump ne l’a jamais supprimé

Depuis plusieurs années, de nombreux entrepreneurs et investisseurs français s’interrogent : le visa E-2 est-il toujours accessible aux Français, notamment après les politiques migratoires de Donald Trump ? La réponse est claire : oui, le visa E-2 est toujours pleinement en vigueur pour les ressortissants français, et il n’a jamais été supprimé ni suspendu sous l’administration Trump. Le […]