Laura Dominica Vilim
Immigration attorney · Chicago, IL · Admitted Illinois 2007
About this attorney
Laura Dominica Vilim is a founding partner of Valdez & Vilim, LLP, based in Chicago, Illinois. She focuses her legal practice exclusively on immigration and nationality law, guiding individuals and families through complex administrative and legal systems to achieve their goals of living and working legally in the United States.
Ms. Vilim earned her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 2012 after completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame in 2007. Prior to establishing Valdez & Vilim, LLP, she co-founded Valdez Vilim & Wunrow, LLP. Recognized by her peers for her exceptional legal acumen, she was repeatedly named an Illinois Rising Star in immigration law.
Her practice encompasses a broad spectrum of immigration matters, with a focus on family-based petitions, naturalization, and critical humanitarian relief—including asylum, VAWA petitions, U Visas, T Visas, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). Dedicated to client-centered advocacy, Ms. Vilim is committed to treating each case with the personalized strategy, empathy, and diligence required to protect vulnerable clients and keep families together.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:
Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
Languages
Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:
Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:
Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
Contact
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