Young Ah Ri

Young Ah Ri

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

53 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1142, Chicago, IL

About Young

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

A. Immigrant Visa ** Family-based Immigration (Spouse, Parents, Children, Siblings/ Child Status Protection Act/ VAWA for Victims of Domestic Violence) ** Employment-based Immigration (NIW; Professionals with Advanced Degree Persons with Extraordinary Ability; Outstanding Scholars; Multinational CEO/Mangers) ** EB-5 Investor Immigration B. Non-Immigrant Visa Change of Status; Consular Processing Visitor, Investor, Student, H-1B worker, L-1 transferee, Entertainer

21 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Young Ah Ri, P.C.

53 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1142, Chicago, IL, 60604

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5.0 /5.0

114 Client Reviews

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Posted by Thelma | December 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommended

I’m assuming that if you are reading this is because you are in the same place I was 3 years ago when we contacted Young for help with our immigration case. I know this process can be stressful, scary, overwhelming and emotionally exhausting (at least it was for us). Let me put it in simple words, do... yourself a favor and go to Young, it makes all the difference in the world to know that you are not only in the hands of a professional with great knowledge on this matter but also someone ethical and with great values and integrity. Young is an immigrant herself and for me at least that added a human connection with her, I feel as though she understands what a life changing experience this process is and she treats it as such. She is extremely professional but warm and personable at the same time and very responsive as well. My case was complex because I had to apply not only for an I-130 but also for a I-601 waiver. Today I can happily say that all of the uncertainty and fear are behind my wife and I. My case was approved on October 13th of this year and Young had a great impact in this outcome. Our case moved fast because she worked very fast and I cannot thank her enough for the time and effort she put on our case. I highly recommend Young to anyone going through the process. I wish all the best luck with your immigration journey and Young’s office is a great place to start!

Posted by Marjan | November 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A lawyer who actually cares.

I literally can't imagine a better attorney than Young Ri. How is it possible to top an attorney who not only understands the law but is attuned to its practical workings, carefully thinks through each step of the paperwork so that your case is truly customized, is available & responsive 24/7 if nec...essary, and has genuine empathy for her clients? She assisted our small business with an H1B visa request that meant a lot to me, and I knew from the first meeting with Young that our request couldn't be in better hands. The day I dropped off my final papers at her office, she joked that she would say a blessing over the submission before mailing it, and by then I was not far from believing she actually has a magic touch. By the end of the months-long process, though I was delighted with the positive outcome, I was honestly sad that my work with Young had come to an end . . . she had made a grueling legal maze almost fun to get through, and I knew I was going to miss her late-night emails & reassuring phone calls. Years later, I still do!! She is one of those joyful people who actually love & take pride in their work -- words often said, but rarely lived. If you become her client, then lucky for you, her expert care will be laser-focused 100% on your case, which means your chances for success just got a whole lot better.

Posted by Cheryl | October 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommended- 100%!

Attorney Young is amazing! We met her the first time for a consultation- we left knowing she is the one for our case! So, we hired her soon after. Everything went so smoothly from day one. She is super organized, very professional, friendly and just so great! Young provided us with everything we nee...ded to know and she is always two steps ahead of everything. We are lucky to have found Young as our attorney and would definitely do it again! Thank you so much again Young!!

Posted by Daniel | September 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

the best choice we could have made

Young Ri was an excellent choice for our case - we are extremely grateful we hired her and wholeheartedly would recommend her to anyone seeking help with immigration related matters and would hire her again ourselves. Young Ri was very professional, responsive, and attentive to every detail of ou...r case and process, always very well prepared and thorough, and extremely knowledgable of every aspect of the process and our case. Her advice and attention are personalized and thorough from the first minute you meet with her; her work and her communications with us were proactive, always productive, thorough, and professional, and she would work and communicate with us always promptly and around the clock if required. I had previously been assisted by the immigration (and other) attorneys of large international companies and there is no match for Young Ri - she was by far the most competent and professional attorney (immigration or other) I have ever worked with. She is a close and attentive listener, a honest and straightforward communicator yet makes you feel very welcome, and she made the whole process very easy, worry free, and enjoyable for us. She knew how to navigate every single step of the process, what to expect and when to expect it, knew how to solve every little problem that may come up during the process, and got our case smoothly across the finish in about 4.5 months. Trusting Young Ri with her help in this process was the best decision we could have made and, as mentioned above, we highly recommend her services to anyone seeking help with immigration related matters and would hire her again ourselves in a heartbeat.

Posted by Josefina | July 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Attorney, highly recommendable

Young Ri is an excellent attorney (and I should know, since both my parents are lawyers, just in a different country). She is very responsive and professional, yet warm and kind. Thanks to her help, our entire process took less than 4 months, she knew every step of the process, helped us build a str...ong case (being an LGBT case in the Trump era...not precisely the easiest). She met with us to review the documentation, she kept in contact letting us know what were the notifications that she received (even before we got them!), what were the next steps, answering our questions. Young Ri was also flexible with the schedule to meet, since my wife could not get time off work. The amount of documentation that the USCIS requires is overwhelming, but she made it smooth and easy, took care of filling out the forms and preparing all the documents needed. She also came with us to the interview, to ensure we had everything, she knew every piece of evidence that we needed to bring and directed us through the entire process.Everything she said would happen, was exactly how it went down. We definitely recommend hiring her services, it does make a huge difference to have a true immigration expert taking care of your case. If you are going through an immigration process, look no further, at the end of your first consultation you will be signing the retainer.

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Maxine Weiss Kunz

Immigration lawyer | Oct 11

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"I have known Young for 15 years and her high standards have not waivered during that time. She is bright and hardworking for her clients. I always trust when I refer a potential client to Young that they are in very good hands. I endorse her!"

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Shawn Meade

Immigration lawyer | Oct 30

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"Young is a well known immigration attorney who works diligently and vigorously on each one of his case. She is honest, smart, hardworking. I strongly recommend him."

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Anita Gurnani

Immigration lawyer | May 19

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"I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community. Compassionate and dedicated."

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Jason Pietryga

Immigration lawyer | May 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Randal Moore

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community."

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Gary Brod

Immigration lawyer | Apr 28

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"I endorse this lawyer. Experienced and highly regarded in the legal community."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | Apr 24

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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Young Ah Ri is a skilled and effective immigration law attorney. She is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of her clients."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

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"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney and a highly respected one in the legal community."

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Michael Harrington

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

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"Attorney Ri provides accurate immigration advice on immigration questions that run the full spectrum of immigration law: employment, removal, family, visa extensions, travel.... If you have an immigration issue then you need an attorney with the answers at her fingertips. Attorney Ri is such an attorney and I endorse her without reservation."

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Megan Lantz

Immigration lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Young Ah Ri demonstrates thorough knowledge of the complexity of immigration law."

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Alexander Segal

Immigration lawyer | Sep 25

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""No fake smiles, no fancy stuff, no unnecessary self marketing. Facts and results." This quotation of one of Young Ah Ri client's reviews speaks for itself. It is evident form her client's reviews that knowledge, respect and professionalism are Attorney Ri's key qualities, which fact makes me glad to embrace the the opportunity to endorse her."

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Gunda Brost

Immigration lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Ms. Young Ah Ri has a fine-tuned instinct for analyzing issues in immigration law. In my opinion, she is one of Chicago's excellent immigration attorneys."

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Ivan Raevski

Immigration lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jinna Kang

Immigration lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. As a family law practitioner, I often am faced with complex immigration law issues. Through a well-established Korean-American online community, I came to learn of Ms. Ri and have had the pleasure to work with her on several complex immigration law issues in the past. I have found that Ms. Ri is not only highly knowledgeable in her area of practice but also passionate about her work, and I would highly recommend Ms. Ri to anyone who is in need of an immigration attorney."

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Catherine Lee

Immigration lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I have know her for 12 years. She is a lawyer armed with knowledge and experience, along with excellent judgement."

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Jeffrey Marks

Immigration lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known her since law school and throughout her years of practice and find her to be intelligent, diligent, and above all else, a fantastic attorney. If you have any need of an attorney for an immigration matter, or for any other type of matter where a Korean fluent attorney may be of service, Young Ah Ri would be a terrific choice."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2005

CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)

2004

CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)

2002

Merit Scholarship Award, Chicago-Kent College of Law

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Young Ah Ri

Associations

2006 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - 2013

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2005

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Graduate school, Sogang University

MS - Master of Science

1998

Sogang University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2008

Medical Conference

Immigration Options for Physicians

Languages

Korean

Japanese

English

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