Chicago Immigration Lawyer

Experienced Attorney Representing Immigrants Throughout Illinois and the United States

There are few legal areas in the United States today that are more politically charged than that of immigration. However, whether an immigrant is documented or undocumented, they have rights, and they deserve an attorney who will protect those rights and defend them against improper treatment by law enforcement and immigration officials.

Experienced Advocacy in Immigration Matters

Attorney Stephen M. Komie has more than 40 years of experience in criminal defense and civil litigation, and the knowledgeable attorneys of Komie and Associates are well versed in immigration law, which will ensure that you are able to resolve immigration disputes with minimal disruption to your family's lives. We provide legal help with a wide variety of immigration cases, including:

• Visas - We assist with the application process for family-based visas, employment-based visas (including H-1B visas), and student visas. We also help immigrants apply for asylum or qualify for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
• Green cards - We help immigrants achieve permanent resident status by obtaining sponsorship from an employer or family member or by establishing special circumstances that apply after they have lived in the United States for a certain period of time.
• Deportation - We provide representation throughout deportation and removal proceedings, ensuring that detainees' rights are protected and demonstrating eligibility for cancellation of removal based on long-term residence or other special circumstances. We also help detained immigrants obtain release through an immigration bond.
• Citizenship - We help immigrants meet the requirements for naturalization and guide them through the process of becoming a U.S. Citizen.
• Employers - We help employers meet the requirements to sponsor foreign nationals for employment-based visas, and we defend employers against charges that they have unlawfully employed unauthorized workers.
• Criminal defense - In addition to providing defense against a wide variety of criminal charges, we assist immigrants who may be facing deportation or other consequences due to these charges.

Contact a Skilled Immigration Attorney

Whether you are looking to adjust your immigration status, become a U.S. Citizen, help a family member immigrate to the United States, or fight against deportation, the knowledgeable and experienced attorneys at Komie and Associates can provide the legal help you need. We will work to protect your rights and help you achieve the results that will allow you to maintain your quality of life in the United States. Contact our Illinois immigration attorneys today at 312-263-2800 to schedule a free consultation. We serve clients in Chicago, Rockford, Peoria, Springfield, Winnebago, and throughout Illinois and the U.S.