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Ms. Yunus is the Principal Attorney and Owner at Yunus Law. Her practice focuses exclusively on U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law. Afia assists employers and employees with accomplishing employment-based immigration goals. These include business and professional visas, student visas, PERM and temporary labor certifications, investor visas, and consular representation. Afia also represents individuals in family–based immigration matters, including Green Card applications, family based immigrant and non-immigrant petitions, consular processing assistance, and citizenship matters. Afiamaintains an active deportation and removal defense practice, including representation in EOIR individual and master calendar hearings and in filing various applications for relief from deportation.
Afia received her B.A. degrees in Criminal Justice and Political Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2007. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and received Dean’s Honors List distinction every semester. She earned her J.D. degree, Cum Laude, from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2010 with a Certificate in Public Interest Law. At Chicago-Kent, she was awarded the CALI award, Dean’s Certificate of Service Award, and was on the Dean’s Honor List. She is admitted to practice law in Illinois and before the Northern District of Illinois Federal District Court.
Afia is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers’ Association (AILA).
Mrs. Yunus speaks fluent Urdu and understands Punjabi.
PRACTICE LIMITED TO IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY LAW. Admitted only in the State of Illinois
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1 Huntington Quadrangle, Suite 2N12, Melville, NY, 11747
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Posted by Wasim | March 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Great immigration lawyer
Afia did a great job in how she handled our case in such a professional manner. Her team always quickly replied to any questions or concerns we had. She also did a great job prepping us in everything. Afia spent time listening to my situation and then freely gave advice about the best solution. H...
Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2018
N400 case
Had a question and Afia responded in timely manner. We also spoke and she clarified my concern
Posted by James | February 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Afia is an Awesome lawyer!
I first met Afia at the peak of President Donald Trump's travel ban in the Spring of 2017 when she was invited by Camden County College to explain the nitty gritties of the travel ban to international students of the college.I was a student there. I listened to her presentation and decided to engage ...
Posted by Bilal | October 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The only lawyer you need
Afia was key in helping me obtain a US employment visa. She was very compassionate and brought a wealth of knowledge. From the get go Afia helped me understand my options and prepared me for each step of the process. She helped me prep for the interview and was personally invested in my success. O...
Posted by Navab | October 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly recommended
She helped me with obtaining the business visa. She was efficient in preparing and guided me to submit all the necessary documents. She has a very good knowledge and expertise regards to immigration.
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Yunus is an experienced and respected attorney, and is a member of the american Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)."
"I endorse this lawyer. Afia is a very knowledgeable immigration attorney. Afia is professional and patient. She listens closely to her clients' situations and needs. Afia explains options, benefits and drawbacks and in a manner that is clear and easy to understand. She also responds quickly to inquires by email or phone."
"I endorse Ms. Yunus. She is a well respected member of the bar. Attorney Yunus is tough, talented and thorough. I am honored to recommend to anyone in need of an excellent attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. She well-versed in many more areas of the law and has a solid grasp on the balance between legal and practical decision-making. I have personally seen her work in the areas of zoning and land use, civil litigation, civil rights, religious rights, and immigration."
"I worked very closely with Afia on a number of cases and as a fellow attorney, I must admit I was extremely impressed by her work. Not only is she exhaustively thorough, her extensive knowledge of the law and remarkable analytic skills put her in a league of her own. The best quality about Afia as an attorney is her ability to be transparent and forthright in a manner most beneficial to her clients. She will not waste your time. What you see is what you get - an extremely intelligent, hardworking and efficient attorney who is passionate about what she does and takes great pride in her work. You are in excellent hands with Afia."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is experienced, professional and provides a high level of service to her clients."
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2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Top Contributor, Avvo
2010
Certificate of Service Award, Chicago-Kent College of Law
2008
CALI Excellence for the Future, Chicago-Kent College of Law
2014 - Present
Owner and Principal Attorney, Yunus Law
2012 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Madrid Crost Law Group
2011 - 2012
Attorney, Lumen Legal
2010 - 2011
Associate Attorney, Daniel Law Office
2009 - 2009
PILI Intern, American Civil Liberties Union
2009 - 2009
Licensed Legal Intern, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2018 - 2020
American Immigration Lawyers’ Association (National Day of Action Committee)Chair
2018 - 2019
American Immigration Lawyers' Association - Diversity CommitteeMember
2012 - 2016
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Approved, Removal was Cancelled
Approved, Green Card received in under 5 months
2010
Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Immigration
Urdu
Punjabi
French
Spanish
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