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Drew Elesh, immigration lawyer in Skokie, IL

Drew EleshTop rated

3.5(2)
Immigration Lawyer at Immigration Law Office
Skokie, IL Replies in ~24h English, Japanese, Russian, Spanish 29 years practicing IL Bar
AsylumBusinessCitizenshipEmploymentFamilyInvestmentRemoval DefenseStudent

About Drew

Concentrating on Immigration law since 1996.

Deportation defense and green cards and work permits including work visas and waivers for green cards. U visas and asylum and more. Student visas and U.S. embassy processing for overseas clients.

Dreamers and DACA and U.S. citizenship.

AILA & Federal Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association trained.

Attend Japan America Society functions

Attended U.S. Embassy in London for attorney tour

Participate in monthly sessions with London and Asia Chapters

of American Immigration Lawyers Association meetings/ phone

conferences/ continuing legal education

Educated at the University of Michigan, Northwestern University, and University of Miami School of Law

Office Manager Alberta Cruz is fluent in Espanol

Japanese interpreting available

Practice areas

Asylum

Affirmative and defensive asylum cases

I-589WithholdingCAT
Business

Corporate immigration and global mobility

E-1E-2TNCompliance
Citizenship

Naturalization and derivative citizenship

N-400N-600
Employment

Work visas, PERM and employment-based green cards

H-1BL-1O-1EB-2EB-3PERM
Family

Spouse, fiancé(e), parent and sibling petitions

I-130K-1I-485AOSGreen Card
Investment

Investor and entrepreneur visas

EB-5E-2L-1A
Removal Defense

Deportation and immigration court defense

NTACancellationBond
Student

F-1, M-1, OPT and STEM extensions

F-1OPTSTEM-OPTM-1

Education

University of Miami School of LawJ.D. | Law · 1996
University of Michigan - Ann ArborB.A. | Political Science · 1991

Bar & associations

Bar license
IL Bar
Active & in good standing
AILA
ATTORNEY

Professional experience

Attorney / Founder · Immigration Law Office

Client reviews

3.5
2 client reviews
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CW
C. WilliamsAug 23, 2025

Patient and bilingual — explained everything in Spanish

Mi mamá pudo entender todo el proceso. We never felt rushed. Highly recommend.

EC
E. ChoApr 21, 2026

EB-5 from start to conditional removal

Two regional center investments, one I-526, one I-829. Smooth.

Frequently asked

A 30-minute video or phone call. We review your situation, identify the best path, outline timelines and costs, and answer your questions. You'll receive a written summary afterwards.

Most cases are flat-fee. Pricing depends on category and complexity, and is shared in writing before you retain.

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