$ 150-350 per hour
William Schiller represents individuals, corporate, and university clients in a broad array of immigration matters. Many of the clients he represents are professors, researchers, scientists and post-doctoral scholars who apply for permanent residence as outstanding researchers and professors, and via national interest waiver and extraordinary ability immigration petitions. In addition, Wiliam's law practice involves the representation of highly-skilled professionals and individuals in a wide range of non-immigrant visa matters, as well as family-based immigration involving applications for permanent residence in the United States, asylum matters, removal, naturalization, consular processing, and other complex areas of immigration law.
As universities, medical centers, international students, faculty and postdoctoral scholars face increasingly complex and evolving immigration policies, William also leads Hinshaw’s Higher Education Immigration Team.
William lectures and publishes extensively on immigration law, and his client base is national and worldwide. He is an adjunct professor at Northwestern University, where he teaches a senior-level course on international human rights and U.S. refugee law.
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33 years
33 years
$ 150-350 per hour
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Acquired: 1987
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1989
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151 North Franklin Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL, 60606
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Posted by anonymous | December 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Bill Schiller has our highest recommendation
We worked with Bill Schiller to work on a National Interest Waiver petition, which was approved. We had spoken to several lawyers before being referred to Bill by a friend, and were struck by his objectivity and integrity and decided to hire him for our case. Bill balanced enthusiasm and positivity...
Posted by Tj | October 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Outstanding Experience!
I worked with Bill through my naturalization process. From the start to the very end, Bill has been extremely knowledgeable, very effective and a pleasure to work with! I had some complicated questions around having an employment based green card and the timing around applying for naturalization thro...
Posted by melissa | April 27, 2015 | Immigration
Highly Recommend
My partner and I recently went through the conversion from a visa to permanent residency. Bill's attention to detail and general level of preparation made the entire process as seamless as possible. His staff are highly knowledgeable and personable which also made us feel very well prepared and comfo...
Posted by Sladjana | December 11, 2014
Mr. Schiller, the best in his field!
Mr. Schiller is an excellent lawyer that I have and will continue to recommend to anyone in need of his services! He and his team were meticulous and organized in guiding my husband and I through all of the steps along the way. He has so much knowledge and experience in his field, that we were able t...
Posted by Christine | September 10, 2014 | Immigration
Amazing and very knowledgeable lawyer!
If you hire Bill you can only be happy with the outcome! He is very knowledgeable and efficient! When he took my case for my Green Card, he did a great job! Even now, he is always happy to answer my questions related to immigration. If you look for the best immigration lawyer, look no further, you f...
"I strongly endorse Bill’s work. Bill has a broad range of expertise in all aspects of immigration law, including employment-based, family-based and asylum cases. Having worked with Bill in both the law firm and academic settings, I can only echo the praise heard universally from his clients, colleagues and students."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Bill for many years. He is an recognized expert in the area and extremely well respected. Clients are without exception extermely satisfied with Bill. I highly recommend Bill."
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Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2017
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2017
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
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Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
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Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
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Illinois Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
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Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
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Illinois Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
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Illinois Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
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Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
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Illinois Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
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Illinois Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine
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Illinois Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine
2000
Pro Bono Leadership Award, Midwest Immigrant and Human Rights Center
2017 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember, International and Immigration Law Section Council
2004 - Present
NAFSA Association of International EducatorsMember
1995 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Chicago Bar Association, Immigration and Nationality Law CommitteeMember (Past Chair)
Member
2008 - 2017
International Network of Boutique Law FirmsMember
2007 - 2011
Immigration ProjectVice President/Board Member
1991
LL.M - Master of Laws
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Immigration Remedies - DOMA and Beyond
2010
Asylum
2009
2007
Immigration Law
2007
Employment-Based IVs - Non-Labor Certification Preferences
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