Taher Kameli

Taher Kameli

4.5
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 29 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Corporate & Incorporation

155 N Upper Wacker Dr, 4250, Chicago, IL

About Taher

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Corporate and Incorporation 50%

Attorney Kameli has years of experience helping business owners form and found their businesses with the appropriate type of business model for you.

50%
Immigration 50%

EB5 | E2 | L1 | EB1 | EB2 | Immigration & Citizenship Services | Call now for immigration help in Illinois.

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 29 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1996

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 19 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2006

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Kameli Law

155 N Upper Wacker Dr, 4250, Chicago, IL, 60606

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Taher Kameli's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unresponsive and Emotionally Harmful

I hired Kameli during an extremely urgent immigration situation. Within just three days, it became evident that he was unresponsive and took no concrete steps on my case despite multiple follow-ups. I explained my urgency and requested a refund so I could find help elsewhere. Although he initially re...sisted, he ultimately refunded the payment—because, in reality, no legal work had been done. What’s most disturbing is what followed: after issuing the refund, he called me and said, “Your American dream ends here. You’ll never stay in this country and GOOD BYE". I was shocked and deeply disturbed. Such a comment is completely unethical and unprofessional, especially coming from a licensed attorney speaking to someone in a vulnerable legal position. I’m sharing this to warn others. No matter how desperate or time-sensitive your case is, I would not trust this attorney with your future or your dignity. There are many professional lawyers out there—this was not one of them.

Posted by anonymous | January 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unprofessional and predatory

Do not use Kameli Law. I deeply regret signing up with them for my Eb2 NIW petition. After an onboarding call that left my concerns unaddressed, I canceled on the very same day—yet they still kept my deposit, counting a mere email response as “billable work.” It’s shameful that they refused to review... any of my documents, but spent over a month determined to keep my money. All communications, with Romina, Angelica, and Taher included, amounted to nothing but avoidance. Their unprofessional and predatory behavior makes it clear they care more about profit than providing actual legal services. I was cheated with the awareness of Taher himself. I strongly advise anyone seeking honest and responsive legal representation to look elsewhere.

Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Taher kameli frauds

He is one of the biggest swindlers in USA , who took more than 100 hundred million dollars from people like me in the name of an investment (EB5)lawyer, and not only did he not get American residency for them, but declared all his projects bankrupt and transferred the money to his personal account an...d that of his close family. And now Interpol has a red notice and is wanted. The SEC rulings also refer to them exactly and has written hundreds of pages about his fraud methods of the biggest .

Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Avoid This Lawyer – Unprofessional and Unreliable with EB5 Program

I had an extremely negative experience with this immigration lawyer. He claims to work with the EB5 program, but instead of providing real help to migrants, he gathers funds without fulfilling his promises. I was scammed, and after dealing with him, I’ve learned that many other families have had the ...same issue. His lack of action and professionalism is truly alarming, and I would strongly advise anyone to stay away from his law firm. Do your research and avoid getting involved with someone who doesn’t prioritize his clients

Posted by Sara | October 4, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great Business Law Knowledge

I consulted with Dr. Kameli on a partnership agreement and was thoroughly impressed with his deep knowledge and experience in business transactions. He quickly identified key aspects of the partnership that I needed to consider, providing invaluable insights that helped me make informed decisions. Hi...s expertise and attention to detail made the entire process much smoother. I highly recommend Dr. Kameli for any business-related consultation.

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Taher Kameli's Lawyer Endorsements

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Azita Mojarad

Immigration lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ehsan Eftekhari

Litigation lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Atty. Taher Kameli. Atty. Kameli has my utmost admiration. His legal knowledge is second to none. He is an excellent trial lawyer and has tried numerous cases in both State and Federal courts. Atty. Kameli is well-liked in the community and is considered a top-notch attorney. He is a fighter who will not rest until he has knocked on every door and has turned every stone. I highly recommend Atty. Kameli as an attorney."

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Fred Joshua

Immigration lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Taher is a phenomenal lawyer and a great human. He cares about his clients immensely and is always thinking outside the box for creative solutions to their issues. In my opinion, he is one of the top immigration lawyers in the city."

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Kurosh Hosseini

Unknown lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Fred Joshua

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Azita Mojarad

Immigration lawyer

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J. Albukerk

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Executive Director, Chicagoland Foreign Investment Group, LLC

1996 - Present

Owner/Founder, Law Offices of Kameli & Associates, P.C.

2003 - 2004

Adjunct Professor, Aurora University, School of Business

Associations

2018 - Present

Iranian American Medical Association

Legal Advisor

2000 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter)

Member

2000 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Member

1999 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Member

1997 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Member

1996 - Present

United States District Court, N.D. of Illinois

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Details of the EB5 case Mr. A - The Iranian Green-Card Applicant (EB5)

Case was approved in October 2017.

EB5 case Ms. S - Iranian investor- applied in 2015

In March of 2018 case was approved

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Education

1996

Washburn University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

State University of New York, Stony Brook

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Citizenship or Residency by Investment Programs

EB-5 Investor Program to the US. Requirements and updates.

Publications

Languages

Persian

Spanish

Russian

Arabic

Greek

Polish

Ukrainian

Bulgarian

Mandarin

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