Nell Welch Barker
Immigration attorney · Chicago, IL · Admitted Illinois 2006, bar no. Active Registration
About this attorney
Nell Welch Barker is a dedicated immigration attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, with extensive experience assisting both individual clients and corporate employers. Her commitment to immigrant advocacy began in 1999 when she served as an AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer at the Political Asylum Project of Austin (now American Gateways). Since entering private practice, she has concentrated exclusively on the complex nuances of United States immigration and nationality law.
Ms. Barker earned her Bachelor of Arts from Grinnell College in 1999 and went on to graduate cum laude with her Juris Doctor from the University of Maine School of Law in 2006. In recognition of her service, she received the Pro Bono Publico Award upon graduation and has since earned repeated honors as an Emerging Lawyer in employment and individual immigration law.
Throughout her career, Ms. Barker has maintained a client-centered philosophy focused on clear communication, compassionate guidance, and strategic advocacy. Whether assisting employers with specialized workforce visas or guiding individuals and families through humanitarian relief and permanent residency, she strives to make the legal process accessible and supportive.
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
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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.
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Consultations
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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
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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.
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