Matthew Velazquez
Immigration attorney · Chicago, IL · Admitted Illinois 2017
About this attorney
Matthew Velazquez is an experienced immigration attorney dedicated to representing individuals and families through complex U.S. immigration matters. With nearly a decade of experience, his practice encompasses deportation defense, affirmative applications before USCIS, and family-based petitions, helping clients navigate the legal hurdles of establishing and maintaining lawful status. Attorney Velazquez earned his Juris Doctor from Florida International University College of Law in 2017 after completing his undergraduate degree at Florida International University. Over the course of his legal career, he has built a reputation for thorough case preparation, strategic legal representation, and unwavering commitment to client advocacy. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Matthew is committed to providing compassionate, accessible counsel to diverse communities. He approaches every case with personal attention, guiding clients through each stage of the immigration process to help them realize their American dream.
Throughout their legal career, Matthew has concentrated their practice on complex immigration filings, including deportation/removal defense, family-based immigration, and green card legal assistance. Having graduated from Florida International University College of Law, they bring rigorous statutory analysis, thorough evidentiary documentation, and meticulous case preparation to every client petition before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and regional Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) immigration courts.
Recognizing that immigration matters are deeply personal and critical to their clients' future, Matthew maintains transparent communication and accessible counsel throughout every stage of the legal process. Their office conducts thorough initial case evaluations, helps clients understand potential risks and timelines, and provides clear, personalized guidance from initial petition submission through interview representation and appellate review.
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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