Michael R. Jarecki

I was born and raised in Iraq. I came to the US when i was 18 and applied for Asylum as a gay immigrant afraid of returning to Iraq. My case was pending for 8 years. I had so many lawyers to help me with my case and no one has actually helped me. I reached out to Mike seeking for help with getting th...e USCIS to make a decision on my case. I am so glad that I have found him as he won my case, and due to his excellent knowledge of immigration law I was granted Asylum in the United States. During my entire immigration process, Michael Jarecki was highly professional, very very very effective communicator (which is so refreshing), very meticulous and caring. He said something to me when i was worried about my case that i have never heard, nor will i ever forget, he said, It is NOT your job to worry about this, It is my job to help you and go win this. He gave me hope, he gave me a life i have been waiting for years. Michael Jarecki is truly the Best Immigration lawyer and a wonderful person. I recommend him and his law firm services to all people who need immigration assistance.

I was referred to Mike and his team for my asylum case several years ago, and I can't say enough good things about his firm. During every step of the process, Mike answered my innumerable questions, was always detailed and straightforward and guided me through the ever-changing asylum system with ut...most professionalism and patience. I particularly appreciated Mike's honesty and humanness. He never made any unrealistic promises all while helping me prepare as best a case as possible and advocating before USCIS on my behalf. Thanks to Mike and his team, my overall experience was much less stressful as I was sure I was in excellent hands. I am looking forward to working with Mike's firm in the future when the time comes to apply for permanent residence.

Mike did an excellent job reviewing my case and asking the right questions re: my statement before he accepted it. Lindsay, who eventually did most of my legal representation, demonstrated the most empathy and precision during my asylum interview. I also know there were others involved, such as Jerom...e, who did a thorough and nuanced country conditions research. I'm so glad this office took my case and would recommend their up-to-date and superior knowledge and experience for those who work with USCIS in asylum-related matters.

I was referred to Mike’s firm for a second opinion by a close friend; he had had a successful result on a very complex asylum case. My case was also complicated. I was applying for asylum while under a J visa. Not only that, I had been on that visa for more than five years. The day we went for the co...nsultation we decided Mike had to represent us. Let me go back and give you more insight into our story. Our former lawyer was very knowledgeable, had a lot of experience, and had favorably taken care of my own brother’s and sister’s visa issues. However, he had little to no expertise in cases like ours. He never confessed that to me, but it became evident after our first two meetings. I was not entirely comfortable putting my family’s future on his hands. That was when we explored the possibility for a second opinion. From the very beginning, everything went smoothly with Mike. Besides being kind, soft-spoken, caring, and professional, Mike demonstrated to be a very skilled attorney. His team especially Edward did an excellent job guiding us through this complicated process. The day of the interview Mike paid attention to every word. At the end of the interview, he brought up to the officer several details that were missed and would have harmed us if not discussed. In the end, our asylum was granted. We will be grateful for life to Mike, Edward, and all his team for helping us. We don’t need to be scared anymore. Thank you!

Mike is the best immigration lawyer and the LGBTQ representation in Chicago. I am so glad to him for accepting my gay asylum case and to be my Pro-Bono lawyer. He has a great ability to analyze the facts and give you the best solution. I am impressed with the way he and his staff treated me. They are... very polite and genuine. Mike, Michaela and his staff gave the individual attention to my case. Though I am 3 hours drive away from Chicago, it wasn't a problem for him. We communicated over the phone and through emails. We both worked very hard and finally, it paid off. My gay asylum case got granted. If Mike approves your case, that means you are in safe hands!