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
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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Location

Law Office of Young Ah Ri, P.C.

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

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Young Ah Ri's Reviews

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114 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lori | September 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Mrs.

We had a very challenging case and went to consult several lawyers. We lost hope because none of them were helpful and if they were we felt that we will need to loan a lot of money just so we can proceed with our case. We found attorney Young Ah Ri from her positive reviews in AVVO and Yelp. During ...our first meeting, attorney Young was very knowledgeable, thorough, and professional. I even cried in her office because she gave us hope and felt her compassion toward our case. We knew she is the perfect lawyer for us because she understood our legal issue and us. During the process we noticed how extremely well prepared and detailed she was. She builds a solid case on our behalf and after 17 years of waiting, my husband has finally got his papers. Attorney Young is the best and she will not let you down.

Posted by Jesus | May 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Do yourself a favor and call her office

She and her staff were absolutely amazing during the entire green card process. They will walk you through every step, everything you need to know and do, what documentation, where to go and when, send you reminders... When we didn't receive one of the documents at our place, they saved the day with... the copy they received: otherwise I would've missed the biometrics appointment for my green card! They are patient and efficient, and they will answer all your questions, and make it professional and enjoyable. We even got praises from our interviewer at the DHS office on how well the case was presented and the information we provided. She really helps you go the extra mile. Thank you!

Posted by S L. | May 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very knowledgeable and professional immigration lawyer!

Really glad and super grateful that we had Ms Young as our immigration lawyer! We found Ms Young from her positive reviews here and can't ask for a better or more professional immigration lawyer. Throughout the process, Ms Young was always very patient with us and would carefully walk us through on w...hat are all the things we would need to prepare for. Ms Young is very knowledgeable in her practice area and was able to keep us up to speed on expectations for next steps. Ms Young was easy to communicate with and always on time. She even canceled her planned vacation so she could be there in person with us during the interview. We are thankful to Ms Young for all of her help and time!

Posted by Justin | April 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amazing immigration lawyer, would highly recommend!

We hired Young to assist with our green card application after researching and interviewing several lawyers and it is definitely one of the best decisions we have ever made. Young is an outstanding attorney and we were fortunate to have her on our side. From the beginning she made it clear we were ...a team and we would work closely together to achieve our goals and she led us in each step to accomplish that. At the initial consult, Young was very clear and honest about the challenges we would have with our case which we appreciated. We had a complex case and Young made it clear to us the path to obtaining a green card wouldn't be simple for us, but she outlined the obstacles very clearly and develop a plan with us to overcome them. We were nervous and somewhat scared but Young's compassion and thoroughness in detail gave us confidence we were in the right hands. One of the issues of our case was so unique Young had to seek input from a colleague but she did so immediately during our initial meeting. When an issue required legal counsel outside of immigration, Young not only referred us to an expert in the particular area, but also coordinated and managed the process in conjunction with them throughout to a successful conclusion. Once we began working on our Green Card application Young and her office outlined in great detail every step we needed to take. The thoroughness of preparation is outstanding, guiding us on exactly what to prepare and what steps to follow to sufficiently demonstrate the legitimacy of our marriage. Following Young's direction and working with her office to prepare everything requested lead to a positive process when the time came for applying. After the application and notification of interview, Young's office proactively reached out to us to begin working on updating our documentation/supporting information before the formal interview was even scheduled. A week prior to the interview, Young brought us in for a 'mock interview' which was extremely helpful. What we had been told by others, was nothing like what Young covered with us and what the actual interview was like. Young grilled us on the sensitive areas of our case as well as the specific details of our lives together. She offered tremendous advice and counsel as to what to expect and how to act, etc. This preparation was invaluable, what she predicted was exactly how the interview went, and we were overprepared thanks to Young. A common theme throughout working with Young, is the detail and thoroughness in preparation. At no point were we not fully ready for what was to come thanks to her. The level of preparation that went into the case prior to applying was outstanding and lead to a smooth process once started. Young knew every detail of our case and handled us with care and compassion not typically seen by lawyers in earnest. We also need to comment on the communication from Young and her staff. Young and her team would respond almost immediately to any email, call or text. I don't think a request went longer than a couple hours without answer, which is amazing. It would not be unusual for Young to personally answer our questions late on a weekend night or within minutes of asking. Working with attorneys in my profession regularly I have never seen this level of responsiveness in my 20 year career. She made us feel like we were her only client and she was going to work tirelessly on our behalf. And she did. Young was absolutely fantastic. This was not an easy process by nature of the immigration process and our circumstances, but she made it as positive as possible and was invaluable to us throughout. I would very highly recommend Young to anyone seeking immigration counsel.

Posted by Ridge & Xuna | March 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Lawyer in Chicago! Detail-oriented. Friendly. Knowledgeable. Professional.

My wife and I chose The Law Office of Young Ri Young after researching reviews on Avvo and Yelp. We made an excellent decision, with our case approved after our interview, and my wife’s green card received one week later. Communication with the office was with both Young and her paralegal Melissa. Th...ey are very professional throughout our case with prompt responses. My case involved a petition for permanent residence through marriage. Due to our busy lifestyle, we had the forms almost all filled out, but were worried about missing key details. We decided to hire a lawyer as an insurance so that our case would be thoroughly reviewed before being filed. Our first impression of Young was that she was very professional and competent in immigration cases. After hiring The Law office of Young Ri, we felt a burden left from our shoulders. They provided a blueprint for how we should start gathering more evidence and provided feedback if anything we had provided was not adequate. When we had questions or concerns, Young and Melissa were very friendly and provided great advice/wisdom to help calm us down. Towards the end of our journey, prior to our interview, Young walked through a mock interview with us to help ease our angst and give advice on what to expect. We also went over all necessary documents that were to be compiled, making sure everything was in order. On interview day, you can tell she has a good working relationship with all the staff at USCIS. She knew everyone’s names and faces. During our interview, there were moments when we needed to provide documents to our officer, and she was in the back paying close attention with all of the paperwork ready. We received notice that our case for permanent residence was approved later that day and received our permanent residence card one week after. My wife and I are very happy with the Law Office of Young Ri. They provided amazing guidance through this long and stressful process. You can feel confident because they pay close attention to details in your case that if you went at it alone, would have been missed. We highly recommend Young’s services to anybody looking for an amazing immigration attorney who be very go above-and-beyond to ensure your case has the best chance for success.

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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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