Rebecca Marie Bodony

Rebecca Marie Bodony

also known as Becky Bodony

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

320 W. Ohio St., Ste #3w, Chicago, IL

About Rebecca

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Focus on EB-5, H-1B, L-1A, EB-1, and E-2.

19 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

BMB Immigration Law PLLC

320 W. Ohio St., Ste #3w, Chicago, IL, 60654

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Rebecca Marie Bodony's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bhanu | December 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly Recommend Rebecca Bodony

Rebecca Bodony has been an exceptional attorney throughout my immigration process. She was meticulous with every detail in my filings and consistently ensured that all timelines were met. Whenever unexpected circumstances arose, her astute knowledge about the immigration process combined with her gra...sp of my particular situation helped her to guide me with clarity and confidence. Beyond her professionalism and expertise, Rebecca brings a genuinely compassionate approach to the challenges her clients face. She was truly a pleasure to work with, and I felt supported every step of the way.

Posted by Amanda | March 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Client

My husband and I have a very busy schedule. Becky was able to meet with us at odd hours and accommodated our schedules with ease. She was very responsive. In fact, I don’t think I had to wait more than an hour for an email or phone reply in the months we worked with her. In addition to the wealth o...f experience and knowledge she has, her kindness, and diligence set her apart from other immigration lawyers we’ve spoken to in the past.

Posted by Rohan | July 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Unconditional endorsement

Everyone reading this can probably attest to the stress immigration matters can cause -- there are things outside one's control like RFE's, backlogs, unresponsive government agencies, but working with Becky can help de-risk all of the controllables. She's exceptionally competent and certainly overqua...lified for all base immigration needs, while also being very well equipped to step into far more complex scenarios. She is amongst the most responsive people I have ever worked with (lawyers or otherwise). Most importantly, she is an empathetic and caring individual who will personally invest herself in alleviating all immigration related stresses wherever possible. I have worked with 6-7 different immigration attorneys over the years, largely due to choices made by my employer, but I am so grateful I met Becky and had a chance to work with her. She is miles ahead of everyone else, which is why I wanted to share my unconditional endorsement. My personal engagement with Becky has been on EB5, adjustment of status, and overall life questions, but I have also connected Becky with friends and co-workers on H1B issues and L-1 Issues and she has always come through.

Posted by alan | April 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

stop searching…THIS is the immigration lawyer you are looking for.

i hired ms bodony in november 2016 to help me secure an E2 Investor visa, and she successfully did exactly that. if you are looking for an immigration lawyer, i urge you, in all sincerity, to stop, and hire rebecca (becky) bodony immediately. becky was recommended to me by an entrepreneur frien...d. i had consulted three other lawyers before hiring her. becky is extremely experienced and as a result, highly knowledge…she seems to have all the relevant laws committed to memory as she cited them with ease during our discussions. she knows all the ins and outs of the E2 visa process: what works, what you may think works but actually doesn't, and how best to present information in a way the consulate wants to see it. from our first consultation call, i immediately felt at ease discussing my case with her. she was very present on the call, listening to every detail of my profile and company. i shared professional and personal details with her i normally hold close, and months later, i am still very glad i did. given the emotional gravity that comes with all immigration issues, becky manages to strike an excellent balance of genuine caring and complete professionalism. she was very generous with her time and was fiercely devoted to my case. more than just another client, i felt like she genuinely cared about my situation and my business. becky was always direct with me about which elements of my application were weaker and required extra attention. she is an excellent communicator, often responding to emails within hours. she is exceptionally organized, as evidenced by the detailed Dropbox folder structure she sent me day one, and the 20+ tabbed binder she prepared and couriered to me for my interview. the consular agent even commented on how impeccably organized i was for the interview. becky bodony is an intelligent, compassionate and competent attorney...the quintessential professional. i'm confident she could have been equally successful in just about any profession, but she chose to become a lawyer. and i'm glad she did because i now have a US E-2 visa thanks to her. money well spent. i was in good hands from day one, and you will be too.

Posted by Kelsey | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Extremely Satisfied!

I just received my E2 Visa with the help of Becky Bodony. From the very beginning, she has been extremely professional. She is an excellent communicator, responding to emails or phone calls generally the day she receives them. Becky is very knowledgable, and she gave me valuable insight into the in...tricacies of the application process. I was confident in her knowledge and ability to help me receive the visa. I am more than satisfied with my experience working with Becky. She is wonderful to work with and I would highly recommend her for anyone who is looking for an immigration lawyer.

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Rebecca Marie Bodony's Lawyer Endorsements

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Courtney Ballard

Immigration lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. We attended law school together. We have stayed in close personal and professional contact since our graduation. Becky is a dedicated lawyer and highly intelligent person. She stays current on the issues as they emerge in the immigration practice area, and she works hard for her clients."

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Spencer Willig

Litigation lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked for and with Ms. Bodony during our time as litigation associates at White & Case."

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Heather Sharp

Immigration lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Becky at a large law firm in New York. She was dedicated, detail-oriented, and hardworking. Anytime I have an immigration question, I know I can ask Becky and quickly receive an answer I can trust."

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DAVID CANTOR

Immigration lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Becky is one of the most reliable Immigration Attorney's in this profession. Her attention to critical details and commitment to the success of her clients cases is truly unparalleled. Becky understands USCIS and FAM requirements in a way that only a seasoned, well-trained, Immigration Attorney can obtain in a career of practicing."

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Matthew Merrick

Immigration lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Becky is a highly skilled attorney with a vast knowledge and experience in her practice areas. She is a zealous advocate for her clients. Becky is committed to the highest level of legal advocacy, legal research, and client counseling. I wholeheartedly endorse Becky."

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Abhinav Lohia

Immigration lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Becky is a knowledgeable lawyer with a great attention to detail."

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Heather Sharp

Litigation lawyer

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Matthew Merrick

Immigration lawyer

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DAVID CANTOR

Immigration lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Pro Bono Award, White & Case LLP

2009

Pro Bono Award, White & Case LLP

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Founding Attorney, BMB Immigration Law PLLC

2013 - 2022

Immigration Attorney, Davies & Associates

2007 - 2013

Litigation Associate, White & Case LLP

Associations

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

L-1A Visa for Restaurant Manager

Approval

EB-5 Green Card Based on Direct Investment

Approval

E-3 Visa for Sales Manager

Approval

E-2 Investor Visa for Commodities Business

Approval

EB-1 Green Card for Musician in Los Angeles

Approval

E-3 Visa Approval for Fashion Designer

Approval

O-1 Visa for Engineer

Approval

EB-5 Green Card Based on Passive Investment

Approval

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Education

2007

Duke University School of Law

JD/LLM

2003

Georgetown University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2022

43rd Conference, ABL

U.S. Immigration Options for Investors, Businesses and the Extraordinarily Talented

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

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