Sverdloff Law Group

Sverdloff Law Group One of the top-rated immigration law firms in the Chicagoland area with more than 17 years of experience. Immigration law is complex and constantly evolving.

The rules and regulations of the immigration process are governed by federal law and federal court, administrative policies, state laws and the Constitution of the United States. Each immigration case is unique and may present a wide variety of challenges and obstacles. Sverdloff Law Group, PC combines experience, transparency, and aggressive advocacy in tackling each case. With our client's goals

in mind, we present all options available and determine the best strategy. We offer the following immigration legal services:
- Family-based immigration
- Citizenship and Naturalization
- Adjustment of Status
- Fiance Visa and K-1 Visa
- Removal of Conditions
- Green Cards
- Nonimmigrant visas
- Consular Processing
- Asylum
- Deportation and Removal Defense

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One of the most common questions we receive is: “What is the fastest way to get a green card?” The truth is, there is no...
06/02/2026

One of the most common questions we receive is: “What is the fastest way to get a green card?” The truth is, there is no single answer. Some people qualify through family sponsorship, employment-based immigration, asylum, or extraordinary ability petitions. Each case requires a careful legal strategy. If you are exploring your options for permanent residence in the United States, it is important to understand which path may apply to you. Learn more about possible immigration options at https://bit.ly/3gZbuTp

05/31/2026

Staying in the United States too long after your authorized stay expires can trigger serious immigration penalties.

An overstay of more than 180 days may trigger a 3 year bar after leaving the U.S., while an overstay of one year or more can trigger a 10 year bar from returning.

Do not wait until it is too late to protect your options. Contact Sverdloff Law Group for experienced legal representation. Visit https://bit.ly/3gZbuTp



*This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Viewing or interacting with this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. I am not your lawyer, and you should consult a qualified attorney for advice regarding your specific situation.

05/30/2026

Overstaying your visa can put you at risk of deportation.

Even if nothing happens immediately, remaining in the United States beyond your authorized stay may lead to removal proceedings, future immigration problems, and bars from returning.

Do not ignore an overstay issue. Contact Sverdloff Law Group for experienced legal representation. Visit https://bit.ly/3gZbuTp



*This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Viewing or interacting with this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. I am not your lawyer, and you should consult a qualified attorney for advice regarding your specific situation.

05/29/2026

Overstaying your visa can create serious problems for future immigration cases.

Even a past overstay may affect future visa applications, green card eligibility, reentry to the United States, or lead to immigration bars depending on the situation.

Protect your future before issues grow bigger. Contact Sverdloff Law Group for experienced legal representation. Visit https://bit.ly/3gZbuTp



*This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Viewing or interacting with this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. I am not your lawyer, and you should consult a qualified attorney for advice regarding your specific situation.

05/28/2026

When you overstay your visa, nothing may happen right away, but the long term consequences can be serious.

Overstays can affect future visas, green card applications, reentry to the United States, and may even trigger bars from returning to the country.

Do not wait until a small problem becomes a major one. Contact Sverdloff Law Group for experienced legal representation. Visit https://bit.ly/3gZbuTp



*This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Viewing or interacting with this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. I am not your lawyer, and you should consult a qualified attorney for advice regarding your specific situation.

USCIS may be moving toward significantly broader discretionary review in Adjustment of Status cases. A newly issued poli...
05/27/2026

USCIS may be moving toward significantly broader discretionary review in Adjustment of Status cases. A newly issued policy memorandum suggests immigration officers are placing greater emphasis on credibility, prior immigration history, inconsistencies across filings, and overall discretionary factors, even where applicants may otherwise appear statutorily eligible for a green card.
This shift could affect marriage-based green card cases, employment-based filings, applicants with prior overstays, dismissed criminal matters, waiver cases, and individuals with complex immigration histories. Many practitioners are already seeing broader Requests for Evidence, deeper review of prior filings, and more intensive interviews during the I-485 process.
As immigration adjudications become increasingly discretionary and document-intensive, strategic case preparation is more important than ever. Learn more about what this policy shift could mean for Adjustment of Status applicants on our website.

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05/27/2026

For many visa holders, the I-94 expiration date is the date that really matters.

Even if your visa stamp expires later, staying beyond your authorized I-94 period can lead to serious immigration consequences.

Know your status before it becomes a problem. Contact Sverdloff Law Group for experienced legal representation. Visit https://bit.ly/3gZbuTp



*This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Viewing or interacting with this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. I am not your lawyer, and you should consult a qualified attorney for advice regarding your specific situation.

05/26/2026

The visa stamp in your passport does not determine how long you can stay in the United States.

Your authorized stay is usually controlled by your I-94 record and the status granted to you at entry, not the expiration date on the visa itself.

Do not risk overstaying by misunderstanding your status. Contact Sverdloff Law Group for experienced legal representation. Visit https://bit.ly/3gZbuTp



*This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Viewing or interacting with this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. I am not your lawyer, and you should consult a qualified attorney for advice regarding your specific situation.

05/23/2026

A denied I-485 adjustment of status application can sometimes lead to immigration court proceedings.

When that happens, the case may shift from a USCIS filing process into formal litigation before an immigration judge, where the stakes become much higher.

Do not face immigration court alone. Contact Sverdloff Law Group for experienced legal representation. Visit https://bit.ly/3gZbuTp



*This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Viewing or interacting with this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. I am not your lawyer, and you should consult a qualified attorney for advice regarding your specific situation.

05/22/2026

Some USCIS adjustment of status interviews are being scheduled much faster in 2026.

To reduce backlogs, USCIS is redistributing cases across the country, which means some applicants may even be assigned interviews in different states than expected.

Stay ready for sudden interview notices and changing timelines. Contact Sverdloff Law Group for experienced legal representation. Visit https://bit.ly/3gZbuTp



*This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Viewing or interacting with this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. I am not your lawyer, and you should consult a qualified attorney for advice regarding your specific situation.

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