Zain Farouk Merchant

Zain Farouk Merchant

Merchant Law, PLLC β€’ Falls Church, VA
ImmigrationEmployment Law

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Contact

Email
Phone
(855) 740-6460
Address
6066 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA, 22041, US

Professional

About

Mr. Merchant is a graduate of James Madison College at Michigan State University. Following his undergraduate studies he began law school at Michigan State University College of Law. During his tenure at law school, he clerked for the Hon. Cynthia S. Platzer of the 72nd District Court. Prior to graduation, he studied International Law and Arbitration in Greece and London through the University Of Miami-School of Law. While in London, he studied under professors from both UCL-University College London and Oxford University. Upon graduation and the conferrment of his Juris Doctor he clerked with the firm Walzak, Bales, Lepley & Rubin. Thereafter, he joined the Law Offices of Ricky Malik in Metropolitan Washington, D.C. In 2014 Mr. Merchant formed Merchant Law, PLLC and also began working on EB-1 Extraordinary Ability green card cases which he continues to successfully prepare today. Mr. Merchant also serves as an attorney consultant to various firms in Metropolitan Washington, D.C. and accross the country. Mr. Merchant is licensed to practice law in New York and is a member of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) and the American Bar Association (ABA). Practice focused on Immigration Law (Employment & Investment Based, Detained, & Asylum/Refugee) Frequent court appearances before the Department of Justice - Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR-Immigration Court) as well as preparation and filing of appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).

About Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.

Credentials

Education
2007 Michigan State University College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2004 Michigan State University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English | Spanish

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2003 Dolly Madison Scholarship, Michigan State University (James Madison College) 2000 The Michigan Merit Award Scholorship, State of Michigan
Publications
2011 AVVO Guidance on EB-5 Immigrant Investor & Regional Centers, By Zain F. Merchant, Esq. published on 07/12/2011 edit EB-5 Immigrant Investor & Regional Center Parameters, Regulations, & Guidance -Zain F. Merchant, Esq 2011 AVVO Continuied Guidance on EB-5 Immigrant Investor & Regional Centers, By Zain F. Merchant, Esq. published on 07/12/2011 edit EB-5 Immigrant Investor & Regional Center Parameters, Regulations, & Guidance -Zain F. Merchant, Esq. N/A AVVO H-1B documentation N/A AVVO Relief from the Failure of Counsel to Warn of Immigration Consequences & the Duty Imposed
Associations
2014 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association Member 2014 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter) Member 2010 - Present New York State Bar Association Member 2010 - Present American Bar Association Member 2005 - Present Phi Alpha Delta Member
Speaking
2017 Richmond, VA Know your Rights / Asylum / Removal / Deportation / Defense Immigration Law 2017 New York , NY Know your Rights / Asylum / Removal / Deportation / Defense Immigration Law 2015 Immigration Law Seminar Immigration Law
Updated: Mar 08, 2026