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Student Visa Lawyers in Chicago, IL

37 firms · 14,300 client reviews · 8 languages · updated August 30, 2026

37 firms in the Chicago index list Student & Exchange Visas (F-1, J-1) as a practice area, holding 14,300 published client reviews. 3 offer a free first consultation and 0 have current bar standing verified by our research team. Study, training, and work authorisation for international students.

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Consumer Law Group

Exceptional
4.7(11164 reviews)Chicago, IL

Immigration law firm in Chicago, IL. Spanish spoken in the office.

  • Free consultation
  • Spanish

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

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Cipolla Law Group

Strong
4.8(285 reviews)Chicago, IL

Immigration law firm in Chicago, IL. Spanish and Mandarin and Portuguese and French spoken in the office.

  • Spanish, Mandarin +2

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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MURTAZ LAW

Strong
4.9(80 reviews)Chicago, IL

Immigration law firm in Chicago, IL.

  • Free consultation

Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1 · Citizenship · Employment Visas

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Ibrahim Law Global

Strong
4.6(162 reviews)Hickory Hills, IL

Immigration law firm in Hickory Hills, IL. Spanish and Arabic spoken in the office.

  • Spanish, Arabic

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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SwagatUSA, LLC

Strong
4.7(195 reviews)Chicago, IL

Immigration law firm in Chicago, IL. Spanish and Hindi spoken in the office.

  • Spanish, Hindi

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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Feduniak Law Firm

Strong
5.0(49 reviews)Chicago, IL

Immigration law firm in Chicago, IL. Russian and French spoken in the office.

  • Russian, French

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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Hallett McCann Law Group

Developing profile
5.0(3 reviews)Countryside, IL

Immigration law firm in Countryside, IL, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

  • Files federal delay lawsuits

Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1 · Citizenship · Employment Visas

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Roife Law Group

Not yet scored
Chicago, IL

Immigration law firm in Chicago, IL, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

  • Files federal delay lawsuits
  • Spanish, Arabic +2

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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Highest rated

By published client rating in Chicago

  1. 1McEntee Law Group5.0
  2. 2Gambacorta Law5.0
  3. 3Borjas Law Group, LLC.5.0
  4. 4Southam Law - Immigration Attorney in Chicago, IL | Immigration Law Firm Near You5.0
  5. 5Law Office of Pallavi Dave, LLC5.0

Most reviewed

By published client review volume

  1. 1Consumer Law Group11,164
  2. 2Cipolla Law Group285
  3. 3Sverdloff Law Group, P.C.241
  4. 4McEntee Law Group197
  5. 5SwagatUSA, LLC195

Most languages spoken

In-house language capability

  1. 1Cipolla Law Group4 langs
  2. 2Roife Law Group4 langs
  3. 3Ibrahim Law Global2 langs
  4. 4SwagatUSA, LLC2 langs
  5. 5Feduniak Law Firm2 langs

Free consultation immigration lawyers in Chicago

3 of the 37 firms indexed in Chicago offer a free first consultation.

A free consultation is not free representation: it is an intake call to review your case and quote a fee. Ask what the consultation covers and what the full case will cost before you retain anyone.

Chicago immigration lawyer FAQ

How do I find an immigration lawyer near me in Chicago?

Start with this page: it lists 37 immigration firms with an office in Chicago, IL, sortable by Index band, client reviews, and language, with each firm's address and phone number. Because immigration is federal practice, a lawyer licensed in any US state can represent you, so you will also see nearby firms that take Chicago cases remotely. Confirm bar standing and ask who will actually handle your file before you retain anyone.

How much does an immigration lawyer cost in Chicago?

Flat fees are the norm in Chicago: family petitions typically run in the low thousands, while contested removal cases and federal litigation are quoted per stage. 1 of the 37 firms indexed here publish payment-plan availability, and 3 offer a free initial consultation, so you can compare quotes before retaining anyone.

How do I check that a Chicago immigration lawyer is licensed?

Every listing marked "Bar verified" was checked against the relevant state bar's public records, including the attorney's bar number and disciplinary history. 0 of 37 firms on this page carry that status. You can repeat the check yourself on the IL state bar website — immigration is federal practice, so a lawyer licensed in any US state may represent you in Chicago.

Do these firms speak languages other than English?

Yes. Across this page firms provide service in 8 languages, including Arabic, French, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese. Use the language filter to see only firms that confirm in-house capability rather than a phone interpreter line.

What is the Index Score on each Chicago listing?

The Index Score is our own internal rating built from five equally weighted components: experience, credentials, client feedback, responsiveness, and profile completeness. We publish it as a band — Exceptional, Strong, Established, or Developing profile — plus the firm’s rank among scored firms in this metro, not as a point total. It is not an advertisement or a paid placement: firms cannot buy a higher band, and the components are published on every firm profile.

Can a Chicago firm help if my case is stuck at USCIS?

7 firms on this page file mandamus and Administrative Procedure Act suits in federal district court to force a decision on delayed applications. Filter by "Files federal delay lawsuits" to shortlist them, then ask in the consultation how many such cases they have taken to filing.

Practice areas in Chicago

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Where this data comes from

Listings are compiled from public business listings and firm websites. Attorney counts, languages, and consultation policies reflect what each firm publishes about itself. Bar verification and credential checks are in progress and are not yet complete for every listing.

Firms can claim a listing and expand their profile with fees, staff, and process detail at no cost. Claiming does not change the Index Score.

The Index Score is built from five equally weighted components: experience, credentials, client feedback, responsiveness, and profile completeness. We publish it as a band plus a metro rank, not as a number.

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