Immigration Law Firm Serving Aurora, IL
Aurora is Illinois’ second-largest city and one of its most culturally diverse, home to a large and growing immigrant population. Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C. represents individuals, families, professionals, and employers across Aurora and the surrounding Kane, DuPage, Will, and Kendall counties. Our firm’s attorneys handle family-based and employment-based immigration, defend against removal proceedings, and guide clients through citizenship, representing them before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), and the federal courts.
Why Aurora-Area Residents Choose Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C.
Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C. has represented immigrants and their families across Chicagoland and nationwide for over 30 years. Attorney Scott D. Pollock holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been named to Illinois Leading Lawyers since 2004 and Illinois Super Lawyers every year since 2007. He has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 1987.
Our firm works regularly with cases involving the Chicago USCIS Field Office and the Naperville Application Support Center, where many Aurora-area applicants complete biometrics appointments, as well as the Chicago Immigration Court, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the federal courts.
Before recommending a course of action, our firm’s attorneys review each client’s immigration history, current status, prior filings, admissibility concerns, and long-term goals. This individualized approach identifies potential obstacles early and shapes a strategy suited to the specific case.
Our firm offers comprehensive immigration services designed to address a wide range of needs:
Our approach combines legal experience with practical guidance, ensuring you understand your options and can make informed decisions about your future.
Aurora’s Unique Immigration Population
Aurora’s economy spans healthcare, manufacturing, technology, education, and construction. Ready access to Chicago, a lower cost of living than many nearby suburbs, and a strong supply of affordable housing continue to make Aurora a destination for immigrant families and workers.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent American Community Survey, about 26% of Aurora’s population was born outside the United States. The largest share of foreign-born residents comes from Mexico, and Aurora is also home to sizable populations from other Latin American countries, Asia (particularly India), Europe, and Africa. To serve clients with clear communication, our firm offers French-, Russian-, and Spanish-language services and additional translation assistance.
Immigration Services for Aurora and its Surrounding Counties
Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C. represents clients in Aurora and throughout Kane, DuPage, Will, and Kendall counties in virtually every area of immigration law: professionals pursuing employment visas, employers sponsoring foreign workers, families seeking reunification, and longtime residents applying for U.S. citizenship.
Whether a matter appears straightforward or involves several overlapping legal issues, the firm’s lawyers prepare complete applications, anticipate potential concerns, and provide practical guidance throughout the process.
Employment-Based Immigration Services
Aurora’s economy relies on skilled workers across many industries. Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C. represents both employers and foreign nationals in employment-based immigration matters, from temporary visas to permanent residence (green card).
Employment-based options may be available to highly skilled professionals, skilled workers, executives, managers, healthcare workers, and other qualified individuals.
Temporary Employment Visas
Determining the correct temporary work visa depends on an applicant’s qualifications and long-term immigration goals, and an employer’s needs. Our firm assists with categories including:
- H-1B Visas: Work authorization for specialty occupations
- L-1 Visas: For employees transferring within multinational companies
- O-1 Visas: For individuals with extraordinary ability in certain fields, or extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry
- TN Visas: For certain Canadian and Mexican professionals in qualifying occupations under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
The firm also advises employers on immigration compliance, employee sponsorship, and maintaining lawful work authorization.
Employment-Based Green Cards
Permanent residence (green card) through employment often involves working with multiple government agencies, meeting strict deadlines, and coordinating extensive documentation. Whether an employer sponsors a petition or the applicant self-petitions in an eligible category, experienced legal guidance can help avoid unnecessary delays.
- EB-1, Employment First Preference: For individuals with extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers and professors, and certain executives and managers
- EB-2, Employment Second Preference: For professionals holding advanced degrees and those with exceptional ability in certain fields
- EB-3, Employment Third Preference: For certain professionals, skilled workers, and other qualifying workers
- EB-4, Employment Fourth Preference: For certain special immigrants defined under federal law, including qualifying religious workers and other eligible categories
Employers face compliance requirements, filing deadlines, and workforce planning; employees may have concerns about maintaining status, changing jobs, extensions, and paths to permanent residence. Our firm works with both to prepare well-documented petitions that address eligibility requirements and applicable USCIS standards.
Family-Based Immigration Services
Reuniting families is one of our primary objectives. Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C. has helped families across Chicagoland pursue lawful permanent residence through complex immigration procedures.
Immediate Relative Visas
Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens may qualify for immigrant visas without being subject to annual visa quotas. Our firm assists clients with:
- IR-1 / CR-1 visas for spouses of U.S. citizens
- IR-2 visas for unmarried children under 21 of U.S. citizens
- IR-5 visas for parents of U.S. citizens who are at least 21 years old
Family-Preference Visas
- F1 visas (First Preference) for unmarried sons and daughters (21 and older) of U.S. citizens
- F2A visas for spouses and unmarried children (under 21) of lawful permanent residents
- F2B visas for unmarried sons and daughters (21 and older) of lawful permanent residents
- F3 visas for married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens
- F4 visas for siblings of U.S. citizens, when the citizen is 21 or older
Fiancé(e) Visa
- K-1 Visas for fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens; requires marriage within 90 days of entry
Family-based cases often involve overlapping petitions and long processing timelines. Our lawyers work closely and compassionately with clients to keep the process clear and prepare strong applications.
Deportation and Removal Defense Services
Receiving a Notice to Appear (NTA) does not necessarily mean deportation is inevitable. Individuals can be placed in removal proceedings for several reasons, including alleged immigration violations, visa overstays, criminal convictions, or other issues affecting status. These cases often call for prompt, experienced legal representation.
Many removal cases involving Aurora residents are heard before the Chicago Immigration Court, where government attorneys advocate for deportation under strict procedural requirements and court-imposed deadlines.
Our firm represents clients seeking various forms of relief, including:
- Cancellation of Removal: May be available to certain individuals who meet the continuous physical presence, good moral character, and other statutory requirements, and who can show that removal would cause exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to a qualifying U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child
- Asylum and Withholding of Removal: Protection for eligible individuals who fear persecution in their home country based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group
- Adjustment of Status in Court: For individuals in removal proceedings who may qualify for a green card through an approved or pending family-based or employment-based petition, if otherwise eligible
- Voluntary Departure: In some cases, permission to leave the United States voluntarily rather than receive a removal order
- Bond Hearings and Release from Detention: Seeking release from immigration detention through a bond hearing before an immigration judge, when permitted
Removal defense requires careful evaluation of immigration history, family relationships, criminal records (when applicable), prior filings, and eligibility for relief. Our firm develops defense strategies to protect clients’ rights while pursuing the appropriate legal pathway.
Immigration Appeals and Federal Litigation Services
Not every unfavorable immigration decision is final. Challenging certain decisions or agency delays through federal district courts or federal courts of appeals, when authorized by law, may be an option. Our firm represents clients in matters involving:
- Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA): Seeking review of certain immigration court or agency decisions
- Motions to Reopen or Reconsider: Asking a court or agency to review a prior decision based on new evidence, changed circumstances, or legal or factual error
- Federal Court Litigation: Challenging certain immigration decisions, delays, or other matters in federal court
Because appeal deadlines are often strict, consulting an experienced immigration lawyer promptly after receiving an adverse decision is important.
Naturalization and U.S. Citizenship Services
U.S. citizenship carries important benefits, including voting rights, eligibility for a U.S. passport, eligibility for certain federal employment, and the ability to petition for additional qualifying family members. Our firm assists clients with:
- Naturalization Applications: Preparing and submitting applications for U.S. citizenship
- Citizenship Eligibility Assessments: Reviewing immigration history and circumstances to determine whether a client qualifies
- Responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs): Providing additional documents, records, or information requested by USCIS
- Citizenship Interview Preparation: Reviewing the application, discussing potential questions, and explaining what to expect during the interview
Frequently Asked Questions: Immigration Law in Aurora
Do I need an immigration lawyer for my case?
You are not legally required to hire an attorney, but immigration law is complex and changes frequently. An experienced immigration lawyer can evaluate your eligibility, identify potential issues before filing, prepare complete applications, and represent you if complications arise.
Can your law firm represent me if I live in Aurora?
Yes. Because immigration law is federal, Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C. can represent clients throughout Aurora, Kane, DuPage, Will, and Kendall counties, the wider Chicagoland area, and across the United States.
What immigration services do you provide?
Our firm handles family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, work visas, green cards, citizenship and naturalization, removal defense, asylum, waivers, immigration appeals, and federal immigration litigation.
How long does the immigration process take?
Processing times vary by application type, visa availability, government backlogs, and individual case circumstances. Current USCIS processing times are available on the USCIS website, and our firm can discuss realistic expectations for a specific case.
Do you offer consultations in Spanish?
Yes. Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C. serves Aurora’s diverse community by offering legal services in both English and Spanish.
Talk to an Immigration Attorney at Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C.
Whether an immigration matter involves a green card, an employment visa, sponsorship of a family member, or defense against removal, experienced representation can make a meaningful difference in the outcome of a case. Our attorneys combine extensive immigration experience with personalized service and practical guidance to help clients make informed decisions about their future.
Contact Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C. by phone at 312.444.1940 or through our online contact form to schedule a consultation. Our firm represents clients throughout Aurora, Chicagoland, and nationwide.