34+ years of experience in immigration law, providing hope and help in these challenging timesWorking in immigration law since 1981, a law professor, and selected to be an immigration judge
I am the daughter of immigrants and the first member of my family to graduate from high school. I was selected by Attorney General Janet Reno to become an Immigration Judge in the Executive Office for Immigration Review. I currently teach Immigration Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. I have decades of experience in immigration and nationality law. The breadth of my experience is extensive, from employment-based cases for multinational corporations to immigrant petitions for individuals.
I am proud to be among the 5% of women lawyers included in the Inaugural edition of Martindale-Hubbell® Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers™. Fewer than five percent of women lawyers received the AV® Preeminent™rating, which utilizes a rigorous peer rating system, and is given only to those lawyers who demonstrate the highest legal and ethical standards. I was awarded this rating after eleven years of practicing law and I have maintained this rating since then.
A long-standing member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), I have served in several leadership capacities, and as an elected Chair of the Greater Chicago Chapter. In addition, I was selected to serve as Chair of the Immigration and Nationality Section of the Chicago Bar Association. Solicited for my knowledge in all aspects of immigration law, I have appeared on such local television shows as Chicago Tonight and the Law Channel, and have been interviewed by National Public Radio, the Chicago Tribune, and other media outlets. I am a frequent speaker at various venues.
After my graduation from Vassar College, which was funded by federal government grants and a scholarship, I worked with Austin T. Fragomen, Jr. who encouraged me to become a lawyer. I received my law degree from Case Western University School of Law. I worked under the tutelage of Austin T. Fragomen of Fragomen, Del Rey & Bernsen, which set the stage for my career in immigration law.
I became avidly interested in childhood education and was certified as a Pre-Primary Directress by the American Montessori Society. I am the very proud mother of a graduate of the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland. I have two adopted dogs and a rescued cat.
Practice areas
We handle individual, family- and employment- based immigration. We also provide legal advice on global migration. Experienced in I-9 and employer verification compliance. Frequent speaker on immigration topics.
36 years
Languages spoken
French, German, Spanish, Polish
Scott Global Migration Law Group
116 Rumsey Court, S.E.
Washington, DC, 20003
Scott Global Migration Law Group
417 West Eugenie
Chicago, IL, 60614
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1986 | 06/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 164 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2021 |
Who's Who Legal: Corporate Immigration | Who's Who Legal:Corporate Immigration | 2018 |
AV rated | AV rated | 2018 |
Recognized Practitioner | Chambers & Partners Global | 2017 |
Champion | Enterprising Women | 2017 |
Top 20 Immigration Lawyers | Expertise | 2016 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Adjunct Professor, Immigration Law | Case Western Reserve University School Of Law | 2017 - Present |
Lawyer | Scott Global Migration Law Group | 1986 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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NAFSA: Association of International Educators | NAFSA Trainer | 2015 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Chicago Chapter | 1987 - Present |
Chicago Bar Association, Immigration Section | Chair | N/A |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | National Board of Governors | N/A |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Chair, Greater Chicago Chapter | N/A |
American Immigration Lawyers Associations | Global Migration Section | 2015 - 2016 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member, Ethics Committee | 2011 - 2012 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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AILA Immigration Practice News | Confidentiality and Confidence: Simple Solutions to Minimizing Risks | 2012 |
How to Select an Immigration Lawyer. | How to Select an Immigration Lawyer - Questions to Ask | 1997 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Case Western Reserve University School of Law | J.D. | 1986 |
Vassar College | A.B. | 1981 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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2017 Annual NAFSA Conference | Pathways to Permanent Residence | 2017 |
2017 Annual NAFSA Conference | Life After F-1: Programming for Institutions of Higher Education | 2017 |
American Immigration Lawyers' Association, Rome DIstrict Chapter | Training Options for Foreign Workers | 2017 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | F-1 Students Hot Topics | 2017 |
DePaul University | Life After F-1 | 2017 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Amsterdam, The Netherlands | F-1 Students Hot Topics | 2016 |
NAFSA Region V, Voted Best of Conference | Life After F-1: Programming for Institutions of Higher Education | 2016 |
University of Illinois | Life After F-1 | 2016 |
Illinois Institute of Technology | Life After F-1 | 2016 |
IIT | H-1B for Employers | 2016 |
International Services | Life After F-1 | 2016 |
International Services | Life After F-1 | 2016 |
New Lawyers | Starting an Immigration Practice | 2016 |
Fall Conference | Diversifying The Montessori Classroom | 2016 |
Rome District Chapter Fall Conference | Student Options STEM | 2016 |
Conference | Life After F-1 | 2014 |
Professional Ethics | Ethics | 2009 |
Midyear | Business Immigration | 1997 |
AILA Midyear | Business Immigration | 1996 |
Case name | Outcome |
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From removal to U.S. citizenship | asylum granted |
O-1 for Engineer with B.S. degree | Approved |
National Interest Waiver | approved |
Extraordinary Ability | approved |
NIW for Science Teacher | approved |
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Tiffany Hutchings, Immigration Attorney on Feb 8, 2022
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am a colleague of Lisa Scott's, and I have benefited greatly from her extensive experience and her willingness to share her insights and knowledge with others. She is generous with her time, and she is clearly dedicated to her work. She has many years of experience as well as the ability to think creatively and strategically. I highly value her advice and appreciate her expertise.
Jerri Mead, Immigration Attorney on Feb 7, 2022
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with her on a variety of cases. She is knowledgeable, inciteful and a very professional person. Her knowledge of the law is excellent and she is a wonderful advocate for her clientele. She truly goes the extra mile to make sure that her cases are successful. I cannot say enough good things about her abilities, practice and treatment of her cases.
Shaina Silvers, Immigration Attorney on Feb 7, 2022
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Lisa by reputation for many years, and was pleased when she agreed to help me with a delicate matter involving a family member. After the experience, I see why Lisa's clients love her. She is clearly a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney, but just as importantly she cares about her clients and advises them accordingly. Lisa actually took time to assist me while she was recovering from surgery. She is a truly dedicated professional and the champion every client hopes to find when in need of legal representation.
Omar Khan, Immigration Attorney on Oct 3, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with and consulted with Lisa on numerous cases. She has many years of experience and has handled every type of case imaginable. She is a zealous advocate for each and every client. I without reservation endorse her.
Alen Takhsh, Immigration Attorney on Jun 19, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Scott's wealth of knowledge and tenacity on behalf of her clients is both admirable and a rarity. She is a teacher and student of the industry, always striving for the best outcome for her clients. She is my go-to resource for complex immigration related issues, and she should be yours, too!
Omar Abuzir, Immigration Attorney on Jun 19, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Lisa on a number of different immigration matters and she is without a doubt one of the most professional and knowledgeable attorneys I have ever dealt with.
Shobhana Kasturi, Immigration Attorney on Jun 19, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lisa has real depth of knowledge about immigration law, really cares about her clients, and is very helpful. I highly recommend her.
Trupti Patel, Immigration Attorney on Dec 11, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Lisa is expert in the field of immigration. She is truly a mentor and role model to other immigration attorneys. She is extremely passionate for her work and it shows. She is knowledgable about the law and has the intellectual curiosity to look outside the box. I highly recommend Lisa Scott for any immigration matter.
KJ Elkhatib, Immigration Attorney on Sep 19, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Lisa is an expert when it comes to immigration. She always knows what the answer is, how to find it, and what the real issues are. I am always impressed when we speak, and it's clear she has decades of immigration experience.
John O'Brien, Immigration Attorney on May 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Giacomo Behar, Immigration Attorney on May 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community.
Melissa Chavin, Immigration Attorney on Jul 9, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I worked with Lisa Scott on developing a legal ethics presentation on what to do when there is a conflict of interest between parties that an immigration lawyer is respresenting simultaneously (dual representation). She has a terrific ability to recognize legal issues. She is a trustworthy, experienced and clever lawyer.
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