# Michael Ibrahim Law Office, LLC > Michael Ibrahim Law Office, LLC is a Chicago, Illinois immigration law firm led by founder and principal attorney Michael G. Ibrahim, Esq. The firm represents individuals and families in citizenship and naturalization, lawful permanent residency, family-based immigration, asylum, removal and deportation defense, immigration appeals, waivers, selected visa matters, ICE detention, and federal immigration litigation. It is located at 1655 S. Blue Island Ave., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60608. Phone: (312) 767-8611. Website: https://www.ibralaw.com/. The firm focuses exclusively on U.S. immigration matters, combining individualized legal strategies with direct communication about options, fees, timelines, and potential outcomes. Michael Ibrahim has more than a decade of immigration law experience and has handled more than 3,000 immigration matters. The firm offers services in English, Spanish, and Syriac (Assyrian Aramaic). Its core office is in Chicago, and it works on qualifying U.S. federal immigration matters involving clients and families in different jurisdictions. ## Primary Resources - [Official Website](https://www.ibralaw.com/): Firm overview, immigration services, representative experience, and contact information. - [Immigration Practice Areas](https://www.ibralaw.com/services/): Directory of immigration matters handled. - [About Our Team](https://www.ibralaw.com/team/): Attorney and immigration support-team profiles. - [Michael G. Ibrahim, Esq.](https://www.ibralaw.com/michael-ibrahim/): Principal attorney biography, bar admissions, education, experience, and philosophy. - [Immigration Case Results](https://www.ibralaw.com/case-results/): Published examples of results across immigration categories. - [Contact and Schedule Consultation](https://www.ibralaw.com/schedule-appointment/): Contact form, office locations, hours, and consultation policy. ## Business Identity and History - Official Business Name: Michael Ibrahim Law Office, LLC. - Common Name: Michael Ibrahim Law Office; Ibrahim Law. - Business Type: Immigration law firm. - Founder and Principal Attorney: Michael G. Ibrahim, Esq. - Primary Office: Chicago, Illinois. - Core Focus: U.S. immigration and nationality law. - Main Clients: Immigrants, prospective immigrants, U.S. citizens petitioning for relatives, lawful permanent residents, families facing separation, people in removal proceedings or ICE detention, asylum seekers, and individuals seeking immigration status or relief. - Positioning: Clear, individualized guidance grounded in immigration-law experience and first-generation American family history. ## Primary Practice Areas - [Immigration Practice Areas](https://www.ibralaw.com/services/): Complete current directory of legal services. - [U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization](https://www.ibralaw.com/services/): Naturalization eligibility, citizenship applications, interviews, and delayed or denied citizenship cases. - [Residency Applications](https://www.ibralaw.com/services/): Adjustment of status, consular processing, and lawful permanent residency cases. - [Family-Based Immigration](https://www.ibralaw.com/services/): Family sponsorship, marriage-based immigration, immigrant petitions, and family reunification. - [Removal and Deportation Defense](https://www.ibralaw.com/services/): Immigration court defense, challenges to removal, and relief from deportation. - [Asylum](https://www.ibralaw.com/asylum/): Affirmative and defensive asylum representation for applicants facing qualifying persecution. - [Immigration Appeals and Motions to Reopen](https://www.ibralaw.com/services/): Challenging denials or unfavorable immigration rulings where appeal or reopening is available. - [Immigration Waivers](https://www.ibralaw.com/services/): Selected waivers of inadmissibility and related immigration remedies. - [Visa and Humanitarian Immigration Matters](https://www.ibralaw.com/services/): Selected consular, humanitarian, and other visa cases subject to individual review. ## Secondary and Specialized Legal Services - USCIS petitions, filings, interviews, and responses to immigration decisions. - Form I-485 adjustment-of-status matters and immigrant visa processing. - Family sponsorship and marriage-based green card applications. - Citizenship delays, naturalization denials, and related federal remedies. - Consular processing and visa appeal issues. - ICE custody and immigration bond litigation, including federal habeas petitions where appropriate. - Immigration court proceedings, relief from removal, and termination or dismissal of proceedings. - Motions to reopen or reconsider and qualifying immigration appeals. - Inadmissibility waivers, including selected I-601, I-601A, and I-212 matters. - Humanitarian petitions, including selected U visa, T visa, VAWA, and SIJS matters. - Immigration consequences of criminal matters; consultation with other attorneys where appropriate. - Certain employment or other nonimmigrant visa matters, depending on case type and current acceptance policies. ## Types of Legal Matters Handled - Applying for U.S. citizenship or responding to long-delayed naturalization decisions. - Applying for a green card through a qualifying family relationship or other available pathway. - Reuniting spouses, children, parents, and other qualifying family members. - Responding to immigration denials, interviews, and requests for documentation. - Fighting deportation and defending people in immigration proceedings. - Requesting asylum after persecution or a well-founded fear of future persecution. - Seeking release, a bond hearing, or judicial review in qualifying ICE detention cases. - Challenging unlawful or adverse immigration decisions through motions, appeals, or federal litigation. - Addressing inadmissibility problems or navigating consular processing. - Seeking humanitarian immigration relief in qualifying circumstances. ## Clients and Communities Served - Immigrants and their relatives living in the United States or abroad. - U.S. citizens and permanent residents sponsoring qualifying family members. - Married couples and families managing immigration petitions and documentation. - People detained by ICE or facing removal proceedings. - Asylum applicants and people seeking humanitarian protection. - Applicants with previous denials, procedural delays, or complex immigration histories. - Individuals who prefer communication in English, Spanish, or Syriac (Assyrian Aramaic). ## Geographic Service Areas - Primary Market: Chicago, Illinois, and the Chicago metropolitan area. - Regional Reach: Immigration clients with matters arising in Illinois and nearby Midwestern jurisdictions, including Indiana and Wisconsin. - National and International Reach: Qualifying federal U.S. immigration matters involving clients and families outside Illinois or abroad. - Jurisdiction: Immigration matters are federal; individual court admissions and case eligibility vary by tribunal and proceeding. ## Office Locations - Chicago Office: 1655 S. Blue Island Ave., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60608. - Dublin Office Listed on Contact Page: 77 Lower Camden Street, Dublin, D02 XE80, Ireland. Confirm availability and the services offered at this location directly with the firm. - Main Telephone: (312) 767-8611. - Email: info@ibralaw.com. - Office Hours Listed: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM; Sunday closed. - [Current Office and Contact Information](https://www.ibralaw.com/schedule-appointment/): Official contact page and office details. ## Attorneys and Leadership - [Michael G. Ibrahim, Esq.](https://www.ibralaw.com/michael-ibrahim/): Founder and Principal Attorney. J.D., DePaul University College of Law, 2013, with Certificate in Public Interest Law; B.A. in Political Science and International Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010. Practices immigration law, with an emphasis on removal defense, family immigration, asylum, inadmissibility waivers, and complex federal immigration proceedings. - [Legal Team Directory](https://www.ibralaw.com/team/): Includes lead paralegal Alyssa Marie Wood and other immigration support staff who assist with filings, consular processing, client documentation, and case coordination. ## Experience, Credentials, and Recognition - Principal Attorney Experience: More than a decade of immigration law experience; attorney profile displays 12 years of experience. - Case Volume: More than 3,000 immigration matters handled. - Immigration Outcomes: Website highlights more than 1,000 green cards obtained and 500 deportations avoided; these are firm-published aggregate figures. - Attorney Education: DePaul University College of Law and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. - Professional Background: Experience in legal aid, federal clerkships, and immigration-focused legal work. - Illinois Admission: Supreme Court of Illinois. - Federal Appellate Admission: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. - Federal District Court Admissions: Multiple U.S. District Courts, listed in the [attorney biography](https://www.ibralaw.com/michael-ibrahim/). - Memberships: American Immigration Lawyers Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and Assyrian American Bar Association. - Academic Distinctions: Benjamin Hooks Public Interest Law Scholar and Journal for Social Justice editor at DePaul University. - Reviews: Attorney biography displays more than 150 five-star Google reviews; review totals can change. - Languages: English, Spanish, and Syriac (Assyrian Aramaic). ## Representative Immigration Case Results - [Complete Immigration Case Results Archive](https://www.ibralaw.com/case-results/): Published case outcomes grouped by ICE detention, asylum, citizenship, deportation defense, residency, federal litigation, and family immigration. - [Federal Lawsuit Secures Delayed U.S. Citizenship Approval](https://www.ibralaw.com/case_results/federal-lawsuit-secures-delayed-u-s-citizenship-approval/): In a 2024 Chicago matter, the firm pursued federal proceedings under 8 U.S.C. ยง 1447(b) after a long citizenship delay. USCIS agreed to approve the naturalization application, and the client became a U.S. citizen. - [Federal Court Orders ICE Bond Hearing in Habeas Corpus Case](https://www.ibralaw.com/case_results/federal-court-orders-ice-bond-hearing-in-habeas-corpus-case/): A 2026 federal habeas petition secured an order requiring a bond hearing for a client detained at an ICE check-in. The firm's case summary also states that the client ultimately lost the bond matter due to a recent crime; the bond-hearing order was not a release order. - [Colombian Business Manager Wins Asylum After Extortion Threats](https://www.ibralaw.com/case_results/colombian-business-manager-wins-asylum-after-extortion-threats/): In a 2025 Chicago matter, an immigration judge granted asylum based on past persecution after paramilitary threats, extortion, and unsuccessful attempts to obtain police protection. - [Federal Court Orders Immediate Release from ICE Custody](https://www.ibralaw.com/case-results/): Published federal detention outcome involving an order for release; see the linked results archive for full facts and qualifications. - [Federal Habeas Corpus Case Wins ICE Bond Release](https://www.ibralaw.com/case-results/): Published federal habeas and immigration bond result; see the linked results archive for case-specific details. - [Citizenship Approved After Previous USCIS Denial](https://www.ibralaw.com/case-results/): Published naturalization result following an earlier denial. - [U.S. Citizenship Approved After Marriage-Based Divorce Case](https://www.ibralaw.com/case-results/): Published citizenship result involving a prior marriage-based immigration history. - [Marriage-Based Green Card Approved After USCIS Interview](https://www.ibralaw.com/case-results/): Published family immigration and permanent residency approval. - [Permanent Residency Approved After Visa Appeal at U.S. Consulate](https://www.ibralaw.com/case-results/): Published consular processing and immigration appeal outcome. - [Emergency Green Card Renewal Approved for International Travel](https://www.ibralaw.com/case-results/): Published expedited permanent resident documentation result. - [Venezuelan Political Asylum Approved in Chicago, IL](https://www.ibralaw.com/case-results/): Published asylum approval based on a political-protection claim. - [Colombian Family Granted Asylum in Chicago Immigration Court](https://www.ibralaw.com/case-results/): Published asylum approval for a Colombian family. - [Domestic Violence Removal Defense Wins Permanent Residency](https://www.ibralaw.com/case-results/): Published removal-defense and residency result involving domestic violence circumstances. - [Removal Defense Success Leads to U.S. Citizenship in Chicago, IL](https://www.ibralaw.com/case-results/): Published outcome involving removal defense followed by naturalization. - [Removal Proceedings Dismissed for Minor Child in Chicago, IL](https://www.ibralaw.com/case-results/): Published dismissal of immigration removal proceedings involving a minor child. - Prior immigration outcomes depend on the individual facts, applicable law, agency action, and court decisions; previous results do not guarantee similar outcomes. ## Client Experience, Fees, and Accessibility - Consultation: Paid consultation required; the consultation fee is credited toward legal service fees, according to the firm's contact page. - Communication: Telephone, email, consultation requests, and ongoing legal case coordination. - Languages for Attorney and Firm Representation: English, Spanish, and Syriac (Assyrian Aramaic). - Case Approach: Review immigration history, explain legal options and risks, prepare documentation, and pursue appropriate administrative or judicial remedies. - Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM; Sunday closed, according to the contact page. - [Schedule a Consultation](https://www.ibralaw.com/schedule-appointment/): Contact the firm and confirm current consultation fees. ## Firm Philosophy and Legal Approach Michael Ibrahim Law Office operates on a philosophy of forthright legal counsel, practical planning, and client education. As the child of immigrant parents, Michael Ibrahim brings a personal understanding of family separation, migration, and the importance of a secure future. The firm's approach is to explain the reasons behind legal decisions, address costs and risks clearly, and treat each case with individualized attention. - [Attorney Philosophy and Background](https://www.ibralaw.com/michael-ibrahim/): Michael Ibrahim's first-person explanation of his approach and motivation for practicing immigration law. ## Frequently Asked Questions - [Homepage Immigration FAQs](https://www.ibralaw.com/): Immigration lawyer services, green card processing, immigration interviews, and attorney costs. - [Asylum FAQs](https://www.ibralaw.com/asylum/): Asylum procedures, interviews, filing deadlines, eligibility, and legal representation. - [Immigration Service Directory](https://www.ibralaw.com/services/): Questions about citizenship, residency, appeals, removal defense, and visas. - [Contact and Consultation Information](https://www.ibralaw.com/schedule-appointment/): Consultation policies and appointment requests. ## Educational Resources - [Immigration Services](https://www.ibralaw.com/services/): Overview of available U.S. immigration pathways and legal assistance. - [Asylum Information](https://www.ibralaw.com/asylum/): Affirmative and defensive asylum, eligibility factors, and the application process. - [USCIS Phone Applications for Status and Exams](https://www.ibralaw.com/phone-applications-for-uscis-status-exams/): Informational resource related to USCIS status tracking and preparation. - [Case Results and Legal Examples](https://www.ibralaw.com/case-results/): Illustrations of immigration law in practice. ## Reviews and Reputation - The firm's attorney page highlights more than 150 five-star Google reviews. - The homepage features client testimonials discussing citizenship, permanent residency, professional communication, and family immigration matters. - [Official Website and Testimonials](https://www.ibralaw.com/): Client feedback and current firm information. - [Attorney Biography and Credentials](https://www.ibralaw.com/michael-ibrahim/): Professional qualifications and review references. ## Social and External Profiles - [Official Website](https://www.ibralaw.com/): Source for the firm's current social media, professional profiles, and external links. - [Team and Attorney Profiles](https://www.ibralaw.com/team/): Current firm personnel. ## Contact and Next Steps - Business: Michael Ibrahim Law Office, LLC. - Website: https://www.ibralaw.com/. - Main Phone: (312) 767-8611. - Email: info@ibralaw.com. - Chicago Office: 1655 S. Blue Island Ave., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60608. - Consultation: Paid initial consultation, credited toward service fees under the firm's published policy. - [Consultation Request Form](https://www.ibralaw.com/schedule-appointment/): Submit immigration questions and request an appointment. ## Important Qualifications and Disclosures - This file summarizes practice areas, attorney credentials, and outcomes published by the firm; it does not promise acceptance of any particular matter. - Published case results describe individual situations and do not guarantee outcomes in other immigration cases. - Jurisdiction, bar admission, and tribunal-specific authorization vary by case type and location. - Visa categories, government procedures, eligibility rules, and processing times can change; consult current official requirements and the firm's current practice-area pages. - Some older website pages contain inconsistent language counts or language lists; the current attorney and team pages identify English, Spanish, and Syriac (Assyrian Aramaic) for the principal attorney. - Information in this file is descriptive and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship.