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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Young Ah Ri's Reviews

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114 Client Reviews

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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 Gabrielle | January 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great experience with Young!!

My husband and I used Young's legal services for his green card application. From day 1 we were very impressed with her professionalism and thoughtfulness. Young was extremely responsive throughout the entire process, and demonstrates a deep understanding of immigration law. She helped my husband an...d I from the first stages of the application through the final interview, providing constant legal support and valuable advice at every step of the process. During the early phases of the case, she helped us organize our documentation and photos, in a thorough and easy to follow manner. As the case progressed, she kept us informed of status updates in a timely manner, and managed any necessary communications with USCIS. She provided helpful insights that helped us to create a solid case that was approved with no issues. In the final stages of the process, she helped us prepare for the interview, and attended the interview with us. Overall, we would feel very comfortable recommending her to any friends that are in need of immigration legal support. Should the need arise in the future, we would look forward to working with her again.

Posted by Utku | October 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Outstanding Service

Young and Melissa has changed my entire impression towards immigration processes. We first did not want to hire a lawyer to remove conditions in our green card (I-751). When we received a RFE, we decided to consult an expert first. We visited their office for an hour and decided to hire them immediat...ely after consultation. They are smart, efficient and (most importantly) highly reliable. They thought the details which we d never think of, created a loaded structure of files, provided us useful templates, responded all of our needs in a timely manner. As a result, they applied their expertise and designed a strategy that led us approved by USCIS within a week without requiring an interview. They delivered the best available result for our case. I am normally a very difficult person to work with. However they even handled my inquiries with patience and managed the submission process effectively within the time frame we requested. We felt so lucky to find them and worked with them during this stressful process. Everything turned out to be a huge success at the end. Highly recommended For any type of immigration case.

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 Alexandra | July 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

She's Perfect

Get straight A++ results! Attorney Young is a smart and friendly woman and a highly effective immigration lawyer with a flair for people. She enjoys her work and she delivers the best possible answers to immigration questions quickly and clearly. Our case was extremely well prepared thanks to Young, ...who promptly gave us a personalized checklist of documents targeted by any immigration officer. She made sure we presented a comprehensive, well documented case to the immigration officer who had only a few minutes to make a decision on our behalf. She kept us updated with important information about our case on every step of the process. Overall, we felt confident about a positive outcome every time we met her. Look no further, she is the best!

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Young Ah Ri's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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