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US immigration law is one of the most technically demanding and personally consequential areas of American law. At Sankare Law International, we bring together rigorous legal expertise and deep familiarity with the realities facing African nationals, diaspora professionals, investors, and diplomatic personnel navigating the US immigration system. We handle each matter with the precision it requires and the cultural sensitivity it deserves — in English, French, and Spanish.
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Family-Based Immigration - Legal representation for family petitions, spousal and immediate relative visas, permanent residence applications, and the full range of family-based immigration pathways for clients seeking to build their lives in the United States.
Employment-Based and Work VisasCounsel and representation for professionals and skilled workers seeking US work authorization — including H-1B, O-1, and other employment-based classifications — with particular experience serving African professionals and entrepreneurs.
Investment Immigration — E-2 and EB-5 - Strategic legal guidance for investors seeking US residency through investment — covering E-2 treaty investor visas and EB-5 immigrant investor petitions, with an understanding of the cross-border structuring considerations that African and international investors face.
Academic and Student Visas — F-1 and J-1Visa guidance and legal support for students and exchange visitors pursuing academic programs in the United States, including status maintenance, Optional Practical Training authorization, and change of status proceedings.
Special Immigrant Visa CategoriesLegal representation for clients qualifying under special immigrant classifications, including religious workers, international organization employees, and other categories requiring specialized legal knowledge.
US Citizenship and NaturalizationGuidance and representation through the naturalization process — from eligibility assessment and application preparation through interview coaching and ceremony — for permanent residents ready to take the final step.
Diplomatic and Mission Personnel ImmigrationSpecialized immigration services for diplomatic personnel and their families — covering A and G visa classifications, change of status from diplomatic to non-immigrant or immigrant categories, and the unique compliance considerations facing mission-affiliated individuals transitioning in or out of diplomatic status.
Our immigration practice serves African nationals and diaspora professionals at every stage of their US immigration journey — from first-time visa applicants to long-term residents pursuing citizenship. We also serve diplomatic personnel navigating status transitions, investors exploring US residency through investment, and professionals seeking work authorization in the United States. Our multilingual practice — English, French, and Spanish — and our firsthand knowledge of the African experience in the US immigration system set us apart from general-practice immigration firms.
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Tell us about your matter. We will tell you how we can help, what it involves, and what to expect — in plain terms, in your language.
Specialized legal services for investors, diplomatic missions, and African nationals navigating the intersection of US law and francophone African markets.
SLI provides cross-border investment facilitation for public and private sector transactions across francophone West and Central Africa.
We provide legal advisory and commercial diplomacy services for African embassies and missions in the US — helping diplomatic missions attract investment, advance trade, and leverage economic diplomacy strategically.
Whether you are an investor seeking vetted access to African markets, a diplomatic mission looking to leverage its US presence commercially, or an African national navigating the US immigration system — SLI has the expertise and the relationships to get the matter done.
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