Law Office of Essam Abdallah, LLC

12/11/2024

A proud moment for our team as Mr. Abdallah is recognized as a SuperLawyer for 2025. Mr. Abdallah has been recognized as a SuperLawyer for the last four consecutive years. This achievement highlights the unwavering commitment to excellence in law and the dedication to serving our clients with integrity.

Law firm in Chicago, Illinois focused on legal matters involving immigration, tax, family law and mo

09/28/2023

USCIS is increasing the maximum available validity period to 5 years for initial and renewal EADs for certain noncitizens who are employment authorized incident to status or circumstance, including those admitted as ...

01/28/2023

It is with great pleasure that we announce our relocation into the iconic Two Prudential Plaza building in Downtown Chicago. We look forward to welcoming all of our clients at our new location. Contact us today for all of your family, tax and immigration needs!

Chicago Immigration lawyer offering family, tax and immigration law services including removal proceedings, waivers, U-visas, Labor Perm and much more.

10/25/2022

Congratulations to Mr. Abdallah on being selected again as a SuperLawyers 2023 Rising Star! This prestigious recognition is only given to 2.5% of attorneys practicing in Illinois. Mr. Abdallah has earned this recognition for the last two years. Congratulations Mr. Abdallah!

05/02/2022

From our families to yours, we wish you an Eid Mubarak!

Chicago Immigration lawyer offering family, tax and immigration law services including removal proceedings, waivers, U-visas, Labor Perm and much more.

11/25/2021

From our families to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

Chicago Immigration lawyer offering family, tax and immigration law services including removal proceedings, waivers, U-visas, Labor Perm and much more.

09/16/2021

Important USCIS UPDATE: Effective October 1, 2021, all Applicants, whether applying for a green card from within or outside of the United States, will need to show proof of their COVID-19 vaccination to their civil surgeon before completing the medical examination.

If you are unvaccinated, you may be eligible for a waiver.

For additional information, contact our office today.

Chicago Immigration lawyer offering family, tax and immigration law services including removal proceedings, waivers, U-visas, Labor Perm and much more.

08/19/2021

Congratulations to Mr. Essam Abdallah on being selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2022!

07/27/2021

Please remember that expediting a passport can still take 12 weeks. If you or a loved one need a passport sooner, contact us today to see how we can help.

Expedited service ($60 fee) can take up to 12 weeks from the day a passport application is submitted to the day a new passport is received. The 12 weeks includes up to 6 weeks for processing and up to 6 weeks for mail/intake on the front and back end. http://ow.ly/jkU250FDONe

07/21/2021

Great news for all of our students with pending student visa applications!

USCIS today announced new policy guidance that eliminates the need for individuals who have applied for a change of status (COS) to F-1 student to apply to change or extend their nonimmigrant status while their F-1 COS application is pending.

Under the previous policy, applicants needed to maintain status up to 30 days before the program start date listed on their Form I-20, Certificate for Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status, which required them to file extensions, or an initial COS and subsequent extensions ensuring that they would not have a “gap” in status.

To prevent a “gap” in status, USCIS will grant the change of status to F-1 effective the day USCIS approves an applicant’s Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. If USCIS approves an application more than 30 days before the student’s program start date, the student must ensure they do not violate their F-1 status during that time.

Contact us today if you have questions about student visas!

07/02/2021

Let us start the month of July off with love for this nation and let us continue working together for its betterment. Happy fourth of July! 🇺🇸💥

06/16/2021

Great news for all of our clients with pending U-Visa applications!

Great news for all of our clients with pending U-Visa applications! USCIS is updating the USCIS Policy Manual to implement a new process, referred to as Bona Fide Determination, which will give victims of crime in the Un...