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Understanding Immigration Law
Immigration law governs how individuals enter live and work in the United States.
Common Immigration Cases
- Family visas
- Employment visas
- Green cards
- Citizenship
- Deportation defense
When to Contact an Immigration Lawyer
Legal advice is helpful when applying for visas or facing removal proceedings.
Immigration Process
- Application preparation
- Government filing
- Interview or hearing
Costs
Costs vary depending on the immigration case type.
FAQs
What does an immigration lawyer do?
They help clients navigate immigration laws and applications.
How long do immigration cases take?
Processing times vary by visa type.
Can lawyers help with deportation?
Yes attorneys can defend clients in immigration court.
What is a green card?
Permanent resident status in the United States.
Do I need a lawyer?
Legal guidance helps avoid application mistakes.
5468 Immigration Lawyers Found
I develop and execute immigration strategies for a wide range of clients. I earned my J.D. at Loyola University of Chicago Law School, where I graduated magna cum laude. In addition, I hold a Master of Philosophy Degree in Medieval Studies from Yale University, a Master of Arts Degree in English Literature from McGill University, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in French and English Literature from Dalhousie University. Originally from Canada, I came to the U.S. in F-1 student status and naturalized in 2006.
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I've worked on civil rights and immigration issues since 2005, and focused on the legal practice of civil rights, employment law and immigration since I was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2009. I have also worked in areas of international law, including international criminal law, international human rights and humanitarian law and have consulted on international justice mechanisms, human rights investigations and other areas. You can read more about me at
Rebecca Rangel, Founder and Lead Attorney at Rangel Legal. Law Office & Freelance Legal Service. As a law office, Rangel Legal is a team of attorneys who represent individuals, families and businesses on inbound U.S. immigration, nationality and visa matters before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, the National Visa Center, Customs and Border Protection, the Department of State and U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide.. We are bilingual in English and Spanish and often advise clients who require consular processing and visa interviews at the U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador and the U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Rangel Legal also counsels non-Ecuadorians residing or seeking to live, work or invest in Ecuador and Ecuadorians residing in the United States on a number of other cross-border legal issues.. The freelance service at Rangel Legal offers busy law firms and sole practitioners the ability to contract our firm to perform substantive legal work on "as needed" on a temporary or project basis. We can lighten your caseload and provide your office with greater workload efficiency and profitability.. Rangel Legal maintains unique network of skilled freelance attorneys who are educated and trained in U.S. Law and who hold a license to practice in at least one of the 50 states. Our freelance attorneys work remotely, on a project or hourly basis, and are knowledgeable and experienced in a variety of practice areas.
The immigration system is enormously complex, but Vicario Law Group, LLC. aims to make immigration concerns less intimidating and anxiety-inducing. Learn more about the firm and request a consultation by getting in touch with the firm today.
I concentrate my practice on family-based immigration law, including removal defense before the U.S. Immigration Courts and the Immigration Custom and Enforcement’s Detention and Removal Office.. I sppecialize in Applications for Waivers of Inadmissibility, Asylum, Petitions for Battered Spouses under the Violence Against Women Act, Applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Petitions for U Visa Classification, prosecutorial discretion requests, etc.. I have also completed an internship with the U.S. Department of Justice at the Chicago Immigration Court. I worked closely with immigration judges and judicial law clerks researching legal issues in pending actions involving asylum, deportation, withholding and cancellation of removal, voluntary departure, CAT, etc. I regularly prepared responses to motions and briefs in support of denials/grants for various immigration applications.
As a daughter of immigrants, I have always had a passion of helping others in need. I knows the difficulties the immigrant community faces, and have set out to provide assistance and advocate for positive change. I owe much of my success to my parents whom have both sacrificed their time and energy in making me the professional I am today.
Keith Southam is the founder and principal of Southam Law. Keith has built a career around helping immigrants. Keith worked as an international student advisor and an ESL teacher before law school. In law school, Keith focused on immigration law, including an internship at the Chicago Immigration Court and a clerkship with a solo practitioner of immigration law. After law school, Keith worked for five years as an associate attorney for a boutique immigration firm in Chicago where he handled a range of immigration law matters, including family-based green cards, non-immigrant work visas, DACA, asylum, deportation defense, and many other areas. The skills as a student advisor and ESL teacher give Keith a unique approach to immigration law. This approach is centered on providing easy-to-understand and accurate information so that every client can make fully-informed decisions.
One of the things that separates me from other attorneys is my ability to look at the big picture and see how a case may start out as one type of case but has effects in other areas of the law. Many attorneys have only a narrow perspective and cannot identity the other possible issues.
We are a full service immigration and nationality law firm with offices in Oak Park, IL. We provide unique plans to meet the goals of individuals and corporations seeking to reside, or do business in the United States. We represent clients from around the globe.. You can count on us to take the time necessary to understand your objectives, and find time and cost-effective strategies to reach your goals. We work creatively while adhering to changing, strictly mandated immigration policies and regulations. Over the years, based on increasing demand, we have expanded our practice to include family law as it relates to our focus practice with family and employment-based immigration, and deportation defense.. We welcome your questions about specific issues and look forward to assisting you in your immigrations matters. The sooner you have an attorney on your side, the easier it is to build a strong case and reach a successful resolution.
Fiona McEntee is the Founding and Managing Attorney of McEntee Law Group. She is a proud Irish immigrant and a naturalized U.S. citizen with 15 years of experience practicing immigration law and fighting for the advancement of rights for immigrant individuals, families, and businesses.. Fiona's advocacy efforts for immigrants range from regularly giving media interviews to suing the Administration in federal court over the controversial Travel Ban.. Fiona is nationally recognized for her talent in immigration law including being selected to the 2018 IL Super Lawyers Lis, Immigration; the 2018 Chicago's Notable Women Lawyers; the ISBA's 2018 Elmer Gertz Award for Human Rights; the 2017 IL Super Lawyers List, Rising Star; the Irish Legal Top 100; and, Irish Echo's 40 Under 40.. You may recognize Fiona from MSNBC, BBC, and RTE or from the Chicago Tribune, Politico, and Inc. Magazine, where she regularly provides her expertise on immigration law.. McEntee Law Group is an established law firm that exclusively handles U.S.immigration matters, from business, entertainment, and family-based immigration to deportation defense and citizenship cases. McEntee Law Group's clients range from technology CEOs to rock stars, and its satellite office in Dublin, Ireland, ensures great accessibility to its international clients.
I focus on guiding my clients through the labyrinthine immigration system and helping them achieve their immigration goals. My approach is client based; meaning, I provide my clients with all their options, walk them through the pros and cons and, together, we decide on the best course of action.. My practice consists largely of removal defense, family based immigration and protection based claims. I regularly practice before the Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services and the Department of State. I am an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Assocation.. Prior to joining Kempster, Corcoran, Quiceno & Lenz-Calvo, Ltd., I had the privilege of serving the Chicago immigrant community as a supervising attorney at the National Immigrant Justice Center, a non-for-profit legal service provider.. I have studied in Rome and Oxford. After law school I accepted an internship position with Al Haq, a legal human rights organization in Ramallah, Palestine.
Through our legal services, consultations and articles we are an excellent legal resource for the community.. We understand that one’s life can take a drastic turn in an instant. With Global Periphery we hope one can take solace in knowing there is a fully committed, experienced and detail oriented attorney working on the case. We are here to not only come to your legal aid, but to also provide peace of mind.. Global Periphery is a law firm that has kept its passion for community. The name Global Periphery was chosen to give an homage to those who are outside of society’s spotlight. Whether they be the poor or the marginalized, Global Periphery has kept their struggle in mind. In addition to our legal services we also actively write on social issues and development.
Ian D. Wagreich has been focusing on business-related immigration law for over fifteen years and has become nationally recognized as a leading voice in that area. His practice encompasses a wide breadth of business-related immigration topics, including nonimmigrant working visas, employment based permanent residence, labor certification, and employer sanctions and he speaks frequently on these and other immigration-related topics. He has effectively assisted a wide variety of clients in meeting their business-immigration needs including managing the paperwork required for hiring highly skilled workers, advising on the international transfer of personnel, leading their corporate compliance initiatives, and assisting employees in obtaining U.S. permanent residence and citizenship.