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Michael R. Jarecki
About Michael
Biography
Customized U.S. immigration and visa representation for businesses, individuals and families (fiancé(e)/marriage). Temporary work visas; Green cards; U.S. citizenship; Asylum; I-9 compliance; Deportation defense; Immigration litigation in federal court. Michael is an elected director of the American Immigration Lawyers Association Board of Governors and is a past Chair of the AILA Chicago Chapter.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Immigration
100%
21 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New York for 9 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 21 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Michael R Jarecki
53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 1515, Chicago, IL, 60604-3475
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Michael R. Jarecki's Reviews
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Posted by Karen | May 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommend!! Marriage Based - Green Card
We had a great experience with Michael and his team. They were always very helpful and thorough with their explanations for all of our questions. Michael effectively prepared us for the interview and accompanied us to it. It went smoothly! I would definitely recommend his legal services.
Posted by Natalie | April 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent Team
Mike and Jerome were very thorough and communicative during the entire application process. They explained what was expected of us and what to expect during every part of the process. They made sure to go over all of the documents to make sure we were 100% prepared. Definitely would recommend Mike a...
Posted by Alfonso | February 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
From J-1 to Green card
I started to work with Mike and his firm when I had to request my waiver for the residency limitation on my J-1. Since then, they have worked with my employer to get my H-1B, to renew it, and lately for my Green Card (EB3). Mike, Jerome, and Lindsay are extremely professional, patient and knowledgea...
Posted by Vlad | January 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent!
My experience was exceptionally great. A very well organized firm, experienced and professional. Thank you!
Posted by Abdallah | August 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very Professional and Effective
I had a wonderful experience dealing with Mike Jarecki and his team! My case was handled very professionally and everything moved super smoothly, My asylum case was pending for 8 years and after I hired Mike 3 months later I got my interview and I just got approved, I’ll be always appreciated to Mik...
Michael R. Jarecki's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Michael for 15-16 years and he is a compassionate and coinscious person and great attorney. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking help on an immigration or other legal matter."
"Mike is an exceptionally knowledgeable immigration attorney."
"Mike is a dedicated professional committed to treating his clients with dignity and respect. I refer my immigration matters to Mike and have been happy with his services."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Emerging Lawyers, Leading Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
One of the Best LGBT Attorneys under 40, The National LGBT Bar Association, Affiliate of the American Bar Association
Work Experience
2008 - 2015
Of Counsel, Law Offices of Daniel L. Weiss, LLC
Associations
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago Chapter)Second Vice Chair
2006 - Present
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoMember
2005 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - 2015
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago Chapter)Treasurer/Secretary
Education
2004
University of Illinois College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor
Speaking Engagements
2015
Rocky Mountain Regional Immigration Law Conference, Denver, CO
Alternatives to H-1B Work Visas
2015
Federal Bar Association, Immigration Law Conference, Memphis, TN
Meeting the Challenges of Non-Immigrant Visas (B, F, H, L, O, P and R)
2015
AILA Annual Conference, Washington, DC
Mock Interviews—Advanced Marriage-Based Waiver and Naturalization Strategies
2014
Lavender Law Annual Conference, New York, NY
A New Urgency in Asylum Law
2014
AILA Annual Conference, Boston, MA
What Employment-Based Attorneys Should Know When Working with Same-Sex Couples
2013
AILA Chicago Chapter Meeting, Chicago, IL
Federal Court Case Experience from the Business-Based Immigration Case Perspective
2013
AILA Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA
'Ain't Too Proud to Beg:' USCIS District Office Practice
Languages
Spanish
English