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- Licensed in Illinois, New York and Massachusetts; handles immigration cases nationwide
- Work directly with the attorney, in English or Chinese
- Office on LaSalle Street in Chicago, with remote video consultations available
U.S. immigration matters we handle
From temporary visas to green cards and citizenship, covering the common investment, work, talent, family and study paths.
E-2 · EB-5 · L-1
Invest in or start a U.S. company, buy a business, or expand an overseas company's operations into the United States.
EB-1A · NIW · O-1
File for yourself based on your achievements or the value of your work to the U.S. — no employer sponsor needed.
H-1B · L-1 · PERM
Work status for employers and employees, and employer-sponsored green cards.
I-130 · K-1 · Adjustment of status
Green cards for spouses, parents, children and siblings, and removing conditions on marriage-based green cards.
F-1 · OPT · Change of status
Student visas, post-graduation work authorization, and changing or extending status in the U.S.
N-400 · RFEs · Denials
Naturalization applications, responses to requests for evidence, and re-planning after a denial.
From your first consultation to a decision
Each step is explained in writing, so you always know where your case stands and what comes next.
Initial consultation
We learn about your background and goals, identify the paths that may work, and explain the requirements, timing and risks of each.
Plan and fee quote
Once the strategy is settled, we sign a written engagement agreement that sets out the scope of services and fees before work begins.
Preparation and filing
We give you a document checklist, review and organize the evidence, and draft the filings; the attorney reviews everything before it is submitted.
Follow-through to a decision
We track the case, respond to requests for evidence, and prepare you for interviews, until the case is decided.
Visa guides
See all articles ›How to read the Visa Bulletin
Priority dates, final action dates and dates for filing, explained in one place.
EB-1A vs. NIW: which one fits?
Standards, evidence and wait times for two self-petition green card paths.
Family-based immigration: who can petition for whom?
Which relatives U.S. citizens and green card holders can petition for, and how wait times differ by category.
What to do when you receive an RFE
What a request for evidence is, how long you have to respond, and how to prepare a persuasive response.
From green card to citizen: N-400 requirements
Residence periods, physical presence, good moral character and the naturalization test.
How to check immigration fees and processing times
Official fee schedules, processing times, premium processing and common misconceptions.
Not from an E-2 treaty country? Applying through a third-country citizenship
Some countries, including China, are not E-2 treaty countries. We first assess on the U.S. side whether your investment plan can work, then coordinate with authorized agents in the other country, so you don't find out E-2 won't work only after paying for a new citizenship.
U.S.-side assessment
Investment plan, source of funds, business model
Third-country citizenship
Handled by local authorized agents; we coordinate
E-2 application
Business plan, document preparation, interview prep
Questions people often ask before a consultation
Don't see your question? Book a consultation, or call (312) 519-1115.
I'm not in Chicago. Can I still hire you?
Yes. U.S. immigration law is federal law, so an attorney licensed in any state can represent clients in immigration matters anywhere in the country. Most communication can happen by video, phone, WeChat and email, and documents can be signed electronically.
I live outside the United States. Can I still get a consultation?
Yes. Many applications (such as E-2, immigrant visas and family-based immigration) are normally handled while the applicant is outside the U.S. We can schedule a video consultation in your time zone.
How much does a consultation cost?
When you book, we'll tell you the consultation format and fee first. If you decide to hire us, we'll sign a written engagement agreement setting out the scope of services, fees and payment terms. Government filing fees are paid separately, at the official rates.
Can you guarantee my application will be approved?
No, and no one can. The outcome of an immigration application is decided by the government agency. What we can do is give you an honest assessment of the chances and risks, prepare a solid application, and respond promptly to requests for evidence and interviews along the way.
What should I bring to a first consultation?
Generally your passport, current visa or status documents, a résumé or summary of your education and work history, and records of any past immigration applications (including denial letters). After the consultation, we'll give you a written checklist for your specific category.
Which languages do you work in?
English and Chinese. The attorney can communicate with you directly in either language. Documents submitted to the U.S. government must be in English, and any foreign-language documents need translations; we'll explain the translation and certification requirements.
Talk with an attorney about your situation
In English or Chinese, in person at our Chicago office or by video.