Immigration cases in Chicago.What we handle, and how it’s billed.
Find what’s happening to you. For each case we tell you who it’s for, what we do and how it’s billed. Government fees are always separate.
I want to bring my family.
Family petitions and green cards
- Who it’s for
- Citizens and permanent residents who want to petition for a spouse, children or parents, and people already here who may be able to adjust status.
- What we do
- We check whether you qualify, build the full petition, prepare your family for the interview and go with you.
- How it’s billed
- Flat fees from $2,500 per petition. USCIS fees are separate.
I want to become a citizen.
Citizenship
- Who it’s for
- Permanent residents who have met the required time, or want to know whether they have.
- What we do
- We review your history before filing, complete the application, prepare you for the test and the interview, and go with you.
- How it’s billed
- Flat fee of $1,200. The USCIS fee is separate.
I have court, or someone in my family was detained.
Court defense and bond
- Who it’s for
- People with a notice to appear in immigration court, and families of someone detained by ICE.
- What we do
- We review the file, request bond when the law allows it, prepare every hearing and represent you before the judge.
- How it’s billed
- Quoted in writing after we review your file, because every court case is different.
I can’t go back, or I was the victim of a crime.
Asylum, U visa, VAWA and TPS
- Who it’s for
- People afraid to return to their country, victims of certain crimes or of abuse in the family, and people from TPS countries.
- What we do
- We listen to your story without rushing, gather the evidence and prepare your case. In VAWA cases, the law keeps your application confidential from your family member.
- How it’s billed
- Quoted in writing after the first meeting.
They told me I need a waiver.
Waivers, such as the I-601A
- Who it’s for
- People who need a waiver to fix their status, usually through a citizen or resident family member.
- What we do
- We check whether you qualify, build the extreme hardship case for your family and prepare you for the consular interview.
- How it’s billed
- Flat fees from $3,000. USCIS fees are separate.
A permit is about to expire.
Work permit and DACA renewals
- Who it’s for
- People with a work permit, DACA or another benefit that has to be renewed on time.
- What we do
- We remind you early, prepare the renewal and file it before the deadline.
- How it’s billed
- Flat fee of $450. The USCIS fee is separate.
Fees in effect from October 1, 2026. Hire us within 90 days and these are your fees. Payment plans available, in writing.
We only do immigration. If your case is criminal, a divorce or an accident, we’ll tell you who to call.
Was someone detained today?
- You can search for the person in ICE’s online detainee locator with their A-number and country of birth, or with their full name and country of birth. If they don’t show up yet, it can take a few hours.
- Ask your family member not to sign any document before talking to a lawyer.
- Then call us. Whether the person can ask for bond depends on how they entered the country and where they’re held, and that gets checked right away.
Questions people ask us
How long will my case take?
It depends on the type of case and the agency reviewing it. At the first meeting we give you a realistic range for yours, in writing.
Do you take cases for people outside Illinois?
Yes. Immigration law is federal, so we can handle cases for people in other states. Some hearings mean traveling or appearing by video.
Can someone who isn’t a lawyer handle my case?
Only a licensed attorney or a representative accredited by the Department of Justice can give you immigration legal advice or file your case. If anyone else offers, ask for their license number and check it.
Can I pay in installments?
In many cases, yes. We give you the payment plan in writing before we start.
Can you help me in Spanish?
Yes. Everyone in the office speaks English and Spanish.