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.

Latest Update on 78 Countries & What It Means for Marriage-Based Immigration

Arif Law Offices, P.C.📧 contact@ariflawofficespc.com📞 France: +33 1 78 96 87 34📞 United States: +1 949 994 6100 Introduction Recent immigration policy developments — including a new Presidential Proclamation and expanded restrictions affecting immigrant visa processing for up to 75-78 countries — have created profound changes for marriage-based petitions (I-130 family petitions, CR-1/IR-1 visas, K-1 fiancé(e) visas, and consular processing). These changes […]

France’s New French Language Requirements for Residence Permits and Citizenship

Overview of the New French Immigration Language Law France has adopted new legislation that significantly strengthens French language requirements for foreigners applying for long-term residence permits and French citizenship. These measures are part of the Immigration and Integration Law of 26 January 2024, with most provisions entering into force on 1 January 2026. The reform affects applicants for: The […]

French-Speaking Immigration Attorney in California and Paris — Connecting Clients Across Borders

French-Speaking Immigration Attorney in California and Paris — Connecting Clients Across Borders At Arif Law Offices, P.C., we bridge the gap between the United States and France through our bilingual and internationally accredited legal team. Whether you are a French national seeking to live, work, or invest in the United States, or an American looking […]

The EB1A Visa: Your Pathway to a U.S. Green Card for Extraordinary Ability

The EB1A Visa: Your Pathway to a U.S. Green Card for Extraordinary Ability If you’ve achieved excellence in your field—whether in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics—the EB1A visa may be your fast track to permanent residence in the United States. At Arif Law Offices, P.C., we specialize in helping talented professionals, artists, […]

August Immigration Wins: Success Across the U.S. and France

At Arif Law Offices, P.C., our team of immigration attorneys is proud to share the exciting results from August. Both our U.S. Immigration and French Immigration teams secured major victories for clients pursuing their professional, personal, and family goals. From visas for highly accomplished individuals to family reunifications and long-term residence options, August was a […]