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Omar Adel Abuzir
About Omar
Biography
I am a founding member of the Law Firm of Khalaf & Abuzir, LLC. I have been practicing primarily immigration law for more than 18 years covering all aspects of immigration law, with a particular concentration on litigation in Federal District Court and matters that come before the Executive Office of Immigration Review (Immigration Court). I hold a J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology and a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
I have represented clients in or facing deportation and/or removal proceedings due to a wide variety of circumstances. I have also represented hundreds of clients seeking some form of immigrant or non-immigrant status or relief from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service. I am a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Assocation and member of the the Illinois State Bar and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. I am fluent in English, Arabic and Spanish.
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Licensed in Illinois for 26 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1999
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Location
Immigration JD
10003 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL, 60465-1533
Chicago Office (By Appointment Only)
20 N. Clark Street, Suite 720, Chicago, IL, 60602
Texas Office
101 Decker Court, Suite 100, Irving, TX, 75062
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Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
A great lawyer
After 5 years pending asylum case with bad luck with two lawyers before , Mr. Abuzir came to end this pain era by suing the asylum office and we granted asylum. Why Mr. Omar? 1- unlike the other lawyers, he answers his phone, email immediately for every question I had. 2- very brave attorney in the c...
Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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Omar is an Excellent lawyer, very attentive and patient, finish my case succesfully, always returning my calls and guided me through all the immigration process. I would hire him again and recommend to anybody who needs immigration and other services
Posted by Nina | April 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
GREAT ATTORNEY
When one immigration lawyer recommends another and tells "he is the best", that means a lot. This is how I got to Omar. He is the attorney you trust from the moment you meet him and believe in positive outcome of your case. With my complicated case Omar provided a great work. He is knowledgeable, exp...
Posted by Kajal | March 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Can be your best professional friend in your tough times.
Helped me through out my marriage procedure and stood by my side till I got my green card. Helped me with each and every small doubt of mine and cleard them out with his processional intelligence. Sometimes you need something more than just advice, sometimes you need that believe in yourself and my l...
Posted by Fayaz | March 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best Lawyer I would say And Mr Omar A has all the experience and Knowledge required to deal with the case in a personalized way.
I would love to Recommend Mr Omar A for all the legal service because of his Knowledge and his personalized way of dealing cases.Got our H1B And H4 visa extensions with his help. Thanks Mr Omar for your help and support.
Omar Adel Abuzir's Lawyer Endorsements
"I would unequivocally recommend Omar to handle your immigration matter. He is very knowledgeable, extremely kind and a creative lawyer who does this work as well as anyone."
"I have known Omar for approx. 20 years. He has helped friends and clients with immigration matters. I know that Omar will always have an answer, especially with immigration law constantly changing. I give Omar my highest recommendation."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Omar is an excellent immigration lawyer that you want on your side!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Over the last 10 years I have referred immigration clients to Mr. Abuzir without reservation. Over and over again, he has proven to be a excellent lawyer who shows compassion and true dedication to each and every client."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Top Rated Immigration Attorney, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Managing Partner, Khalaf & Abuzir, LLC
2006 - 2012
Managing Partner, Horn, Khalaf, Abuzir & Mitchell, LLC
1999 - 2006
Senior Associate Attorney, Azulay, Horn & Seiden, LLC
Associations
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Arab-American Bar Association of Illinois
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Said v. Tillerson, et. al.
Immigrant visa granted
Education
1999
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of Illinois, Chicago
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Immigration Court Forum
History of Immigration Court
2018
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter) monthly meeting
Current trends with ICE and CBP
2017
American Immigration Lawyers Association Chicago Fall Conference
Waivers of Inadmissibility
Publications
2002
Lorman Education Services publication
CHANGE OF NONIMMIGRANT STATUS & CONSULAR PROCESSING
Languages
Arabic
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Adjustment of status (marriage based) - Do I need to worry about the inconsistent communication from USCIS?
11 Apr 2018
Q&A
How long should I wait for decision, my citizenship interview was in April 2017?
12 Apr 2018
Q&A
Checking fingerprints after asylum interview.
28 Feb 2018