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Sofia Avilova
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Biography
Attorney Sofia Avilova graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science minoring in philosophy. After she completed her undergraduate studies, Ms. Avilova worked at a non-profit organization as a Community Care Program supervisor working with the Illinois Department on Aging.
In 2008, Ms. Avilova graduated from Michigan State University School of Law (“MSU Law”). While at MSU Law, she was a Note and Comment Editor for the MSU Law’s Journal of International Law.
Ms. Avilova’s passion for immigration law stems from her own experience in navigating the U.S. immigration system. Since 2008, Ms. Avilova successfully represented clients before the United States Departments of Homeland Security, Justice and State. Ms. Avilova has experience in working on a variety of immigration matters including, but not limited to: asylum, removal defense, family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, and naturalization. She has extensive experience with Waivers of Inadmissibility.
In addition to immigration, Ms. Avilova has a general practice where she handled domestic relations cases, real estate closings, and contract review.
Ms. Avilova is fluent in English, Russian and Assyrian.
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Licensed in Illinois for 17 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
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Law Office of Sofia Avilova
350 S. Northwest Highway, Suite 300, Park Ridge, IL, 60068
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Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Immigration
Posted by Asher | January 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Solving the impossible
I highly recommend Sofia, because my case was nearly impossible. I had given up hope and wanted to go to Canada for asylum. At the last min, encouragement from Sofia. I stayed in the US. I am glad that I hired her and because of her representation I got my green card and I am in the US. Thanks for ...
Posted by Ioana | January 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Immigration services
I will highly recommend Sofia as an immigration attorney to anyone. She is knowledgeable, professional, easy to get a hold of when you need too, and was beside us through the whole journey. Sofia shows great interest in all her cases, and we couldn’t have picked a better attorney to walk us through t...
Posted by Eva | August 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Your only choice
Sofia Avilova is efficient, knowledgeable, and efficient. She filed the H1B and the green card for me and I couldn't be happier with the results. She put me at ease by doing everything properly and in a timely manner. I wouldn't hesitate calling her. She will walk you through the process and make tha...
Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
For some reason the govt told me that I was not welcome in the US and I was asked to leave. I didn't break any laws (violent or non violent). I took my case to Sofia and she helped me, today I have been a green card holder 3 yrs strong and I am here in this country because of her. She listens to ...
Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2012 | Immigration
Excellent immigration lawyer
My student visa was terminated and I was urgent need of legal advise. My friend asked me to meet Attorney Sofia. Ms Avilova listened to my case very carefully and patiently. She guided me in the right direction, asked me to gather the required documents, communicated with my school and answered all m...
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Sofia Avilova
Associations
2018 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Education
2008
Michigan State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of Illinois, Chicago
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2009
Michigan State Journal of International Law
Attaining Democracy in Georgia, Using Mediation to Rescue Georgia's Democratic Transformation
Languages
Russian
Hindi