Chicago, Illinois · Updated October 2026
Three immigration firms serving Chicago, compared on Google ratings, office location, focus, languages and what clients say.
- ✓Green cards
- ✓Naturalization
- ✓F-1 student issues
- ✓Waivers & RFEs
At a glance
Chicago immigration firms compared
| Firm | Google rating | Reviews | Nearest office | Practice focus | Consultation options | Other languages | Posted hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Kasturi Law, LLC | ★★★★★ 5.0 | 20 | Chicago Loop | Immigration only | In-office, phone or Zoom; book online | Hindi (per client reviews) | Mon–Fri 10am–5pm |
| 2Khan Nayyar & Associates, LLC | ★★★★½ 4.9 | 637 | Oakbrook Terrace | Immigration plus PI, criminal & employment | Call to ask | Spanish | 24 hours (per Google) |
| 3Chugh, LLP | ★★★★½ 4.8 | 19 | Indianapolis (remote for Chicago) | Immigration, tax & corporate | Call to ask | Call to ask | Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm ET |
“Call to ask” means the firm does not publish this on its website. Hours are from each firm’s Google listing.
Ratings and review counts from Google, checked October 22, 2026. Hours can change on holidays; call to confirm.
The list
Top 3 immigration lawyers in Chicago
Kasturi Law, LLC
Immigration matters handled
- Family-based green cards
- Adjustment of status interviews
- Naturalization & N-336 appeals
- Consular processing
- K-1 fiancé visas
- I-751 petitions
- F-1 reinstatement & B-2 to F-1
- 601A waivers
- RFE & NOID responses
- U visas & VAWA
- U.S. passports
Kasturi Law is an immigration-only practice founded by Shobhana Kasturi, a first-generation immigrant with more than 27 years of legal experience. Its Chicago office is on South Michigan Avenue in the Loop, a short walk from the USCIS Chicago Field Office. Families looking for anexperienced immigration attorney in Chicago can bring family green cards, naturalization and N-336 appeals, interview preparation, K-1 and I-751 cases, F-1 student status problems, 601A waivers, and responses to RFEs and NOIDs. Consultations are offered in the office, by phone or over Zoom, and can be booked online in 30- or 60-minute slots.
What clients praise
- Reviewers say Shobhana Kasturi is reachable by email, text and phone, even at odd hours
- F-1 reinstatement and student status cases resolved, including direct work with a university
- Clear explanations; one client says she suggested escalating a delayed case through a Senator’s office
Worth knowing
- The site presents Shobhana Kasturi as its attorney, so ask about availability for urgent deadlines
- Office opens at 10 a.m.; closed weekends
- Mon–Fri 10am–5pm
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Why it made the list: Immigration-only practice in the Loop, near the USCIS Chicago Field Office.
📍 332 S Michigan Ave, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60604
Khan Nayyar & Associates, LLC
Immigration matters handled
- Family-based visas
- Spouse & fiancé green cards
- Adjustment of status
- H-1B
- EB-2, NIW & EB-3
- E-2 investors
- Waivers of inadmissibility
- Crimmigration
Khan Nayyar & Associates is a DuPage County firm led by attorneys Omar Khan and Faraz Nayyar, with offices in Oakbrook Terrace and Naperville. It serves clients across DuPage and Cook counties, including Chicago, and handles family and employment immigration, E-2 investor cases, adjustment of status, waivers and the immigration side of criminal cases, along with personal injury, criminal defense and employment law.
What clients praise
- Reviewers say Omar Khan set accurate timelines for I-129F and spouse green card cases
- Quick, same-day replies from the team; clients name Jeethna
- More affordable than other firms one couple consulted
Worth knowing
- About 17 miles west of the Loop in the suburbs
- A multi-practice firm; ask who will handle the immigration side of your case
- Mon–Sun Open 24 hours
Why it made the list: The largest review base here, with Spanish-speaking service.
📍 18W140 Butterfield Rd, Floor 15, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Chugh, LLP
Immigration matters handled
- H-1B
- L-1A / L-1B
- TN visas
- Employment-based green cards
- Corporate immigration
- Change of status
- U & T visas
- Family immigration
Chugh, LLP is a national law and accounting firm headquartered in Cerritos, California, with more than three decades in business and over 200 staff. It combines immigration with corporate, tax and litigation work, and its immigration team handles employer-sponsored visas such as H-1B, L-1 and TN, employment-based green cards, and family and humanitarian cases. Its nearest office to Chicago is in Indianapolis, led by Ritu Chokshi.
What clients praise
- Reviewers say Ritu Chokshi was always available and gave honest advice
- Complex questions answered with the pros and cons of each approach
- Responsive team for calls and texts
Worth knowing
- No Chicago office; the nearest is about 160 miles away in Indianapolis, so meetings are usually remote
- Only 19 Google reviews on the Indianapolis listing
- Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm ET
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Why it made the list: A national option for employer-sponsored and corporate immigration.
📍 8500 Keystone Crossing, Suite 405, Indianapolis, IN 46240
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Guide
How immigration cases work in Chicago
Your local USCIS office
Green card and citizenship interviews for Chicago residents are held at the USCIS Chicago Field Office, 101 W Ida B. Wells Drive in the Loop.
Citizenship filing fee
Form N-400 costs $710 online or $760 on paper, with a $380 reduced fee for eligible applicants filing on paper. A proposed increase announced in June 2026 was not final as of October 2026.
Green card from inside the U.S.
Form I-485 costs $1,440 including biometrics. A family petition (I-130) is $625 online or $675 on paper.
Unlawful presence bars
Leaving the U.S. after certain periods of unlawful presence can trigger a 3- or 10-year bar. Some relatives of citizens can apply for a provisional I-601A waiver before departing.
Before your first meeting
What to bring to an immigration consultation
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Methodology
How we chose these firms
We looked for immigration firms that serve Chicago clients and compared their Google ratings and review counts, office locations, posted hours, published practice areas, languages and recurring themes in client reviews. Because immigration law is federal, firms based outside the city can represent Chicago residents, so we noted each firm’s nearest office. Ratings, review counts and hours were checked on October 22, 2026.
Kasturi Law, LLC appears first. The other firms are included on merit; we are not affiliated with them and they did not pay to appear.
Ratings, review counts and hours were checked on October 22, 2026.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is the USCIS office for Chicago residents?
The USCIS Chicago Field Office is at 101 W Ida B. Wells Drive in the Loop. Visits are by appointment, so bring your interview notice.
Which immigration firm on this list has a Chicago office?
Kasturi Law, LLC, at 332 S Michigan Ave, Suite 900, in the Loop. Call (312) 374-6952. Khan Nayyar & Associates is in Oakbrook Terrace and Chugh, LLP’s nearest office is in Indianapolis.
Can I have my immigration consultation by video?
Kasturi Law offers in-office, phone and Zoom consultations that can be booked online. Ask the other firms when you call.
How much does it cost to apply for citizenship in 2026?
Form N-400 costs $710 online or $760 on paper, with a $380 reduced fee for eligible applicants filing on paper. Check USCIS Form G-1055 before filing, because a proposed increase is pending.
What should an F-1 student do after falling out of status?
Act quickly. Depending on the facts, options include applying for reinstatement or leaving and re-entering with a new I-20. A lawyer can compare the risks before you file.
Do any of these firms offer Spanish-language service?
Khan Nayyar & Associates says it serves clients in Spanish.
Can a lawyer outside Illinois handle my immigration case?
Yes, for federal immigration matters. Any U.S.-licensed attorney can represent you before USCIS and the immigration courts, but Illinois criminal or family matters need an Illinois-licensed lawyer.
Local guide
Chicago immigration local guide
How far each firm is from the USCIS Chicago Field Office, where most local interviews take place.
What is near each firm
Kasturi Law
The Loop, South Michigan Avenue
DISTANCE TO USCIS CHICAGO FIELD OFFICE
- USCIS Chicago Field Office
101 W Ida B. Wells Dr, Chicago0.4 mi
Khan Nayyar & Associates
Oakbrook Terrace (DuPage County)
DISTANCE TO USCIS CHICAGO FIELD OFFICE
- USCIS Chicago Field Office
101 W Ida B. Wells Dr, Chicago18.3 mi
Chugh, LLP
Indianapolis office (nearest to Chicago)
DISTANCE TO USCIS CHICAGO FIELD OFFICE
- USCIS Chicago Field Office
101 W Ida B. Wells Dr, Chicago157.2 mi
Distances are straight-line estimates.
Where Chicago immigration interviews happen
Tips for hiring an immigration lawyer in Chicago
- Check the license. Ask for the attorney’s bar number. Notarios and consultants cannot give immigration legal advice.
- Ask who works your case. At multi-practice or national firms, the attorney you meet may not be the one who files.
- Get the fee in writing. Legal fees and USCIS filing fees are separate; ask for a written breakdown.
- Bring every notice. RFE and NOID deadlines run from the notice date, not the day you open the envelope.
- Disclose old arrests. Even dismissed cases can matter; tell your lawyer before you file.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Attorney Advertising. We are not affiliated with the other firms listed. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Ratings, reviews and hours checked on October 22, 2026.