Carol A. Waldman
Immigration attorney · Chicago, IL · Admitted Illinois 1985, bar no. Active Registration
About this attorney
Carol A. Waldman is an experienced immigration attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, with four decades of legal practice dedicated exclusively to the field of immigration and nationality law. She represents individuals and families both domestically and abroad, guiding them through the complex process of obtaining green cards through family-based petitions.
Attorney Waldman earned her Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law in 1985, after completing a Master of Arts at the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts at Middlebury College. Throughout her distinguished career, she has developed deep expertise in family immigration matters, including petitions to remove conditions on two-year residency and self-petitions under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
Known for her thorough and personalized approach, Attorney Waldman provides compassionate counsel to clients across Illinois, northwest Indiana, and Wisconsin. As a bilingual practitioner, she is committed to delivering clear communication and strategic advocacy to help clients navigate U.S. immigration laws successfully.
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
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
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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.
Contact
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