$ 210-285 per hour
Since beginning in the practice of immigration law more than 30 years ago, the most important thing I have learned is to not predict or anticipate a negative outcome to a case. I will not accept a legal matter that I think is frivolous or not supported by law, but there are many cases in which hard work, study of the law and creative advocacy can influence the interpretation of a difficult issue, or gain favorable exercise of discretion of an immigration official or judge. As a colleague taught me a long time ago, if something is not prohibited, it is permitted. Immigration lawyers occupy a peculiar space where, often, government practices are not policies, policies are not rules, rules are not law, and both rules and law seem to be dispensed with, with hardly a second thought. We are persuasive advocates when we bring whatever authority we can muster to bear on a given situation. The adjudicator or IJ will say, "what? there is a rule or a law to apply?" And that can make all the difference in a given case.
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$ 210-285 per hour
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 1986
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State: New York
Acquired: 1986
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Posted by Marcelo | January 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
An Excellent and Honest Immigration Attorney- Highly Recommend
It is my pleasure to write a recommendation on behalf of Scott D. Pollock. After having hired 3 very reputable attorney firms in the past (and having consulted 4 more) and having achieved neutral or close to negative results with thousands of dollars spent, we got lucky: we found Scott D. Pollock's ...
Posted by Anja | September 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best Immigration Attorney in Chicago
My husband and I chose Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C. as we learned from other immigration lawyers the firm is among the best in their understanding of immigration law. We understood they generally have a record of success with their most difficult and challenging cases. We have been working ...
Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Scott Pollock Review
Scott Pollock and his team have successfully provided legal expertise in every step of my immigration journey. Scott was literally my legal companion! That is how I felt as I went through the process of immigration. Scott & each member of his team were diligent in their individual tasks, helpful, and...
Posted by Shakta | May 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Fiancé Comes to the U.S. - Success with Scott Pollock!
A colleague referred me to Scott to help bring my fiancé to the United States. Scott represented us through both the visa and adjustment of status process after we married. Our case was definitely not typical. Scott’s experience with the process meant he always was able to provide us with multiple...
Posted by Balwinder | May 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Forget the On-Line Immigration Videos!
Scott helped me with my immigration to the United States. I had never worked with a lawyer before, and I was watching videos on the internet to prepare for my interview. Scott asked me what I learned from the videos, and then said “it’s good you watched them, now forget everything you saw.” He told m...
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"Lawyers who serve the avvo community as much as Mr. Pollock are few and far between. It takes passion, concern and dedication to devote so much time. You have my endorsement and kudos."
"Scott Pollock is one of the best immigration lawyers in the country. If there is some way that your case can be solved or salvaged, Scott has the knowledge and acument to bring it to a successful conclusion."
"Mr. Pollock is an exceptional attorney. Although I have been practicing law for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, law professor, prosecutor, and private attorney, I learn from his responses on Avvo every time that he posts. If I needed an attorney, I would hire him. I recommend him with no reservation. It would be the best investment of your life to hire him to represent you."
"Scott Pollock is an excellent professional who continues to provide concise, accurate and efficient services in immigration matters."
"Scott knows every aspect of immigration law from employment-based immigration to deportation defense. He has been practicing immigration law for almost 25 years, heads a great team of attorneys and is bilingual (English and Spanish). When I have a deportation case in Chicago, I call Scott and get his advice."
"I have known Scott Pollock for about 25 years. He and his firm are known as very aggressive and diligent attorneys on deportation and immigration cases, both complicated and straightforward. My firm refers to his firm many of the more complicated cases we don't have the resources to handle. I have complete confidence in the work of his firm."
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1990 - Present
Founder and principal attorney, Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C.
2004 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember, Section Council on International and Immigration Law
1987 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember, Chapter Chair and many local and national committees
1985 - Present
Chicago Bar Associationmember and past Chair, Immigration & Nationality Committee
1985 - Present
National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers GuildMember
Ruling for Plaintiff
Court denies government's motion to dismiss
Order grants attorneys fees & costs
Ruling for Plaintiff
Ruling for the petitioner
1985
Juris doctorate cum laude
2010
Dirty Little (or Big) Secrets: Criminal Grounds of Removeability and Inadmissibility
2009
Responding to USCIS Allegations of Fraud
2009
Employment based immigration issues for recruiters
2009
International Students and F-1 Visa Status
2009
Permanent Porting under AC21 in the Twenty-First Century Economy
2009
Overview of Criminal Grounds of Inadmissibility
2008
From IRCA to ICE- an Overview of Workplace Enforcement
2008
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Scott earned significant contribution points in 2017.
Hello i have question relted to my F1 visa
22 Apr 2024
Green card expiring soon ?
31 Mar 2024
I am a U.S citizen. I want to apply for my mother and my 14 year old brother. Can i file 1 petition for both of them?
22 Mar 2024
What You Need to Know About President Obama’s Executive Action
25 Nov 2014
The Writing is on the Wall- tips for immigrant users of social media
13 Oct 2011
Consular Notification- a Benefit for Detainees and Other Strangers in a Strange Land
09 Mar 2011