Lisa Scott

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Lisa Scott

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

417 West Eugenie, Chicago, IL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Lisa

Biography

34+ years of experience in immigration law, providing hope and help in these challenging times

Working in immigration law since 1981, a law professor, and selected to be an immigration judge

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

We handle individual, family- and employment- based immigration. We also provide legal advice on global migration. Experienced in I-9 and employer verification compliance. Frequent speaker on immigration topics.

40 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 39 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1986

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Scott Global Migratio​n Law Group

417 West Eugenie, Chicago, IL, 60614

scottimmigration.com

Online Presence

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Lisa Scott's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

112 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2009 | Immigration

Rami Salahieh, College Instructor

I am very happy and honored that I finally have the opportunity to give a review to Ms. Lisa Scott our best ever Immigration lawyer. Ms. Scott was our Immigration lawyer since my wife and I were studying in college on F-1 student visa. We know her for over 7 years. Lisa helped us to obtain and ren...ew our multiple H1-B’s for many employers. She eventfully helped me to file for my Labor Certificate Application under special Handling and get it approved. We are now a permanent USA resident. The best thing we like about Lisa as an immigration lawyer is her integrity and honesty. She always says the truth no matter how good or bad is our immigration case. The very good thing you need to know about Lisa is that she will always tell you the inside facts about your immigration case. We were many times very worry and stressed out about our immigration case, but Lisa was always supportive and very frank and clear about what we need to do next. When I filled for my I-485 application, the USCIS requested multiple RFE's “Request for Evidence” therefore I end up consulting with many other immigration lawyers to get a second opinion for our complex immigration case. At the end we realized that we wasted our time and money and realized that Ms. Lisa Scott answer to our immigration case was the most honest and smart one. Ms. Scott is a very knowledgeable about immigration. Over the years she became not only our Lawyer but also our friend. She has a very professional staff at her law firm that that always answer our infinite questions via phone calls, emails, or in person. Do not waste your time, if you need an honest, experienced, and reasonable fee immigration lawyer, then go to Lisa, she is the best. Lisa, Thank you very much for all your support and infinite help, Love and respect, Rami and Dima

Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2008 | Immigration

Best Immigration Lawyer Ever

I received my green card about 10 months ago with the help of Scott Immigration Law Firm. They provided excellent service which was prompt and thorough. I never felt the pains of the process. I will especially recommend Lisa since she is very friendly, open and honest and I knew exactly the stage ...my application was in at any given time.

Posted by DR. SAJI | June 24, 2008 | Immigration

LISA SCOTT - The best attorney in Immigration matters in the whole USA.

My association with Ms Lisa Scott starts from 2004, when Ms. Scott was our attorney to process my wife's H1-B visa and the dependent visas. We were so impressed, happy and satisfied with her excellent professional competence and sincerity, that when the time for my green card processing came in 2008,... I never bothered to even consider a second option, but approached Ms Scott again. I could not get an employer sponsored green card, due to certain employer policies. I discussed my options with her with respect to my background of 17 years of research experience as a plant scientist in my home country. Ms Scott reviewed my resume thoroughly and identified that I was eligible to apply for GC in EB1 category, without any sponsor, based only on my credentials. This was a big relief to me and my family as I was so concerned about the GC with my employer unable to sponsor me. Ms.Scott agreed to process my green card application and it was filed in April 2008. We had a lot of correspondence in this regard for getting all the documents ready for filing in EB1. I had to get a number of documents ready and Ms Scott provided me with templates to help me in this regard and was very patient with the time consuming process of getting all the documents ready. She reviewed them very meticulously and approved it. I should state that I am so happy with her proficiency in the latest immigration rules and regulations and extremely impressed with the perfect professional advices and suggestions she gave me, in this entire process. I should congratulate her for the most modern electronic procedures / software she uses to let us give her all the required data and other documents, with utmost ease. Everything was so well organized with no ambiguity. As a scientist, I value that a great deal. I was also very impressed for the quick response to all my questions with the right answers. Her experience, knowledge and sincerity draw my best words of appreciation for her. I should also place on record my appreciation for her staff, highly reflecting Ms. Scott's sincerity and professional abilities. I am proud to say I was a client of Ms Scott and would be happy to recommend her to anyone who needs to successfully get through the complex procedures of immigration. Thank you Lisa. We appreciate your help- a lot. Dr. Saji Abraham and Elizabeth, Chicago June 24, 2008

Posted by Kenneth | December 27, 2010 | Immigration

Professional immigration service

I contacted Lisa to help me with my green card application (National interest waiver). She is rigorous in her selection of clients. I appreciated this as this means that no one's time or money is wasted. Over many emails she carefully evaluated my situation before she told me she could help me. This ...initial consultation was free. I received a list of documentation required. Throughout the process Lisa was meticulous in gathering supporting evidence of my eligibility for a green card. I had to provide copies of awards, claims, publications and professional memberships. I also needed to supply a research statement and media articles which described my area of specialization. In some cases I had to choose what information to supply and her in-depth experience of immigration law really helped clarify what information was pertinent. Gathering all these pieces of documentation was a painful task, but I believe the effort was worth it. My green card application was approved in 3 months. I could not have hoped for a better result. In addition, Lisa was responsive to my email inquiries. I had inquires regarding overseas travel and employment while my application was being considered by USCIS. She was professional in all her responses - she made no false promises, and stuck to the facts. I recommend her without reservation.

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Lisa Scott's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tiffany Hutchings

Immigration lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am a colleague of Lisa Scott's, and I have benefited greatly from her extensive experience and her willingness to share her insights and knowledge with others. She is generous with her time, and she is clearly dedicated to her work. She has many years of experience as well as the ability to think creatively and strategically. I highly value her advice and appreciate her expertise."

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Jerri Mead

Immigration lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with her on a variety of cases. She is knowledgeable, inciteful and a very professional person. Her knowledge of the law is excellent and she is a wonderful advocate for her clientele. She truly goes the extra mile to make sure that her cases are successful. I cannot say enough good things about her abilities, practice and treatment of her cases."

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Shaina Silvers

Immigration lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Lisa by reputation for many years, and was pleased when she agreed to help me with a delicate matter involving a family member. After the experience, I see why Lisa's clients love her. She is clearly a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney, but just as importantly she cares about her clients and advises them accordingly. Lisa actually took time to assist me while she was recovering from surgery. She is a truly dedicated professional and the champion every client hopes to find when in need of legal representation."

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Omar Khan

Immigration lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with and consulted with Lisa on numerous cases. She has many years of experience and has handled every type of case imaginable. She is a zealous advocate for each and every client. I without reservation endorse her."

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Alen Takhsh

Immigration lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Scott's wealth of knowledge and tenacity on behalf of her clients is both admirable and a rarity. She is a teacher and student of the industry, always striving for the best outcome for her clients. She is my go-to resource for complex immigration related issues, and she should be yours, too!"

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Omar Abuzir

Immigration lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Lisa on a number of different immigration matters and she is without a doubt one of the most professional and knowledgeable attorneys I have ever dealt with."

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Shobhana Kasturi

Immigration lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa has real depth of knowledge about immigration law, really cares about her clients, and is very helpful. I highly recommend her."

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Trupti Patel

Immigration lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Lisa is expert in the field of immigration. She is truly a mentor and role model to other immigration attorneys. She is extremely passionate for her work and it shows. She is knowledgable about the law and has the intellectual curiosity to look outside the box. I highly recommend Lisa Scott for any immigration matter."

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KJ Elkhatib

Immigration lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lisa is an expert when it comes to immigration. She always knows what the answer is, how to find it, and what the real issues are. I am always impressed when we speak, and it's clear she has decades of immigration experience."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Giacomo Behar

Immigration lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Melissa Chavin

Immigration lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Lisa Scott on developing a legal ethics presentation on what to do when there is a conflict of interest between parties that an immigration lawyer is respresenting simultaneously (dual representation). She has a terrific ability to recognize legal issues. She is a trustworthy, experienced and clever lawyer."

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Michael Rex

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Shobhana Kasturi

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Kelli Fennell

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Who's Who Legal: Corporate Immigration, Who's Who Legal:Corporate Immigration

2018

AV rated, AV rated

2017

Recognized Practitioner, Chambers & Partners Global

2017

Champion, Enterprising Women

2016

Top 20 Immigration Lawyers, Expertise

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Immigration Law, Case Western Reserve University School Of Law

1986 - Present

Lawyer, Scott Global Migration Law Group

Associations

2015 - Present

NAFSA: Association of International Educators

NAFSA Trainer

1987 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chicago Chapter

Chicago Bar Association, Immigration Section

Chair

American Immigration Lawyers Association

National Board of Governors

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair, Greater Chicago Chapter

2015 - 2016

American Immigration Lawyers Associations

Global Migration Section

2011 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, Ethics Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

O-1 for Engineer with B.S. degree

Approved

National Interest Waiver

approved

Extraordinary Ability

approved

NIW for Science Teacher

approved

From removal to U.S. citizenship

asylum granted

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Education

1986

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

J.D.

1981

Vassar College

A.B.

Speaking Engagements

2017

DePaul University

Life After F-1

2017

American Immigration Lawyers' Association, Rome DIstrict Chapter

Training Options for Foreign Workers

2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association

F-1 Students Hot Topics

2017

2017 Annual NAFSA Conference

Life After F-1: Programming for Institutions of Higher Education

2017

2017 Annual NAFSA Conference

Pathways to Permanent Residence

2016

University of Illinois

Life After F-1

2016

Rome District Chapter Fall Conference Student Options STEM

2016

New Lawyers

Starting an Immigration Practice

2016

NAFSA Region V, Voted Best of Conference

Life After F-1: Programming for Institutions of Higher Education

2016

International Services

Life After F-1

2016

International Services

Life After F-1

2016

Illinois Institute of Technology

Life After F-1

2016

IIT

H-1B for Employers

2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

F-1 Students Hot Topics

2014

Conference

Life After F-1

2009

Professional Ethics

Ethics

1997

Midyear

Business Immigration

1996

AILA Midyear

Business Immigration

Publications

Languages

French

German

Spanish

Polish

Activity

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