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The Law Office of Michelle Prasad

Exclusively Practicing United States Immigration and Naturalization Law

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Meet Attorney Michelle Prasad

Immigration Attorney & Founder, The Law Office of Michelle Prasad, PLLC

Licensed to practice U.S law for over a decade, Michelle Prasad is a dedicated advocate for individuals and families navigating the U.S. immigration system.

Before founding The Law Office of Michelle Prasad, PLLC in Falls Church, Virginia, Michelle successfully co-owned The Northern Virginia Immigration Law Firm for eight years. As a Partner of the Firm, she established a strong reputation for client-focused representation.

Michelle’s legal career spans diverse and prestigious roles, including working for a Supreme Court Justice at the Indiana State Supreme Court, earning recognition from the Illinois Governor for her contributions at the Illinois Human Rights Commission, and gaining international experience at top law firms in Shanghai and Cambodia where she focused on business and human rights law and litigation. She has also served in Federal Canadian Law Enforcement, further broadening her global legal perspective.

As an immigrant from Canada, Michelle personally understands the complexities and challenges of the U.S. immigration process. She takes a personalized, client-centered approach, ensuring transparent, timely communication and strategic legal guidance tailored to each client’s unique case.

Michelle has been licensed to practice law in Maryland since 2015 and remains a Member in Good Standing with the Maryland State Bar. She is also admitted to practice before the Fourth Circuit United States Court of Appeals and is an active Member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Though based in Virginia, she is licensed to represent clients in immigration matters nationwide.

If you are seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate, and results-driven immigration attorney, Michelle Prasad is here to guide you through every step of your journey.

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Michelle Prasad, Attorney, Immigration Attorney

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Your Business Immigration Lawyer

Focused. Strategic. Dedicated to Your Success.

At The Law Firm of Michelle Prasad, I do one thing—and I do it exceptionally well: business immigration law.

By choosing a firm that practices exclusively in employment-based immigration, you’re not getting a generalist. You’re partnering with a lawyer who lives and breathes this field every day—offering the agility, insight, and precision your business needs in a rapidly changing immigration landscape.

Whether you’re:

  • A multinational corporation transferring key executives,

  • A startup securing critical talent, or

  • A skilled professional seeking to build your future in the United States,

I provide the strategic guidance and hands-on support required at every stage. From initial petitions to long-term compliance, my experience with complex business immigration matters ensures your case is handled efficiently and effectively.

When your workforce is global, your immigration counsel should be too.
That’s why companies across industries rely on me to help build, retain, and mobilize their teams.


U.S. Business Immigration Services

I offer comprehensive support across both temporary (non-immigrant) work visas and permanent (immigrant) employment-based green cards.

Temporary (Non-Immigrant) Work Visas

I help employers and professionals secure the right visa—quickly, strategically, and in full compliance with U.S. immigration regulations.

Common temporary work visa categories include:

  • H-1B – Specialty Occupations

  • L-1A / L-1B – Intra-Company Transferees (Managers, Executives, and Specialized Knowledge Staff)

  • O-1 – Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement

  • TN – Canadian and Mexican Professionals under USMCA

  • E-1 / E-2 – Treaty Traders and Treaty Investors

  • E-3 – Australian Specialty Occupation Workers

  • H-2A – Temporary Agricultural Workers

  • H-2B – Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers

  • B-1 in lieu of H-1B – Short-Term Business Visitors Performing Work Activities

  • R-1 – Religious Workers

  • J-1 – Exchange Visitors (Interns, Trainees, Researchers, and more)

Permanent (Immigrant) Employment-Based Visas (Green Cards)

For employers and individuals seeking long-term solutions, I provide full-service guidance through every stage of the green card process.

Employment-based immigrant visa categories include:

  • EB-1A – Extraordinary Ability

  • EB-1B – Outstanding Professors and Researchers

  • EB-1C – Multinational Managers and Executives

  • EB-2 – Advanced Degree Professionals & Individuals with Exceptional Ability

    • Including National Interest Waivers (NIW)

  • EB-3 – Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Other Workers

  • EB-4 – Special Immigrants (such as religious workers and certain international organization employees)

  • EB-5 – Immigrant Investors

Why Clients Choose The Law Firm of Michelle Prasad

I support clients through each phase of the immigration process—from strategic planning and petition preparation to compliance, consular processing, and adjustment of status. My practice is built on:

  • Precision rooted in deep legal expertise

  • Integrity in every interaction and filing

  • Commitment to delivering results that help clients achieve their immigration and business goals

Get Strategic Immigration Support

Whether you’re growing your workforce or advancing your professional journey, I can help you navigate the complexities of U.S. business immigration with clarity and confidence.

Contact me today to schedule a consultation and learn how I can support your business immigration needs.

In the Media

  • Michelle Prasad, Voted as a Top Lawyer in Northern Virginia Magazine

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    The Law Office of Michelle Prasad Offers Expert Insight on Navigating New Immigration Policies

I AM PROUD TO SERVE IMMIGRANTS LOCALLY...

Virginia: Alexandria, Arlington, Ashburn, Annandale, Chantilly, Falls Church, Fairfax, Gainesville, Leesburg, Manassas, Richmond, Springfield, Sterling, Vienna, Woodbridge

Maryland: Bethesda, Beltsville, Baltimore, College Park, Potomac, Rockville, Silver Springs

Washington D.C.

AND NATIONWIDE:

Texas, Arizona, California, Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Delaware, South Carolina, Tennessee, Minnesota, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Utah, Arkansas, Missouri, Indiana, Kansas, Montana, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Oklahoma, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kentucky, Illinois, West Virginia, Connecticut, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, New Hampshire

Contact my office today.

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