Humanitarian Immigration Services in Chicago
Compassionate Advocacy for Protection and Safety in the U.S.
For individuals seeking refuge, protection, or a pathway to safety from persecution, violence, or abuse, Aparicio Immigration Law provides compassionate and aggressive legal representation. Our Chicago-based firm understands that humanitarian cases are often life-changing and require an attorney who combines legal expertise with genuine empathy.
We are dedicated to helping victims and vulnerable populations in Cook County and beyond secure the relief they need. We stand ready to advocate for your right to safety and stability through every phase of the application or court process, drawing on our proximity and experience with the Chicago Immigration Court and local USCIS field office.
If you or a loved one is fleeing danger, facing deportation, or needs protection from abuse, do not wait. Look for assistance of an immigration attorney now.
Why Choose Aparicio Immigration Law for Protection?
- Experience with Local Courts: Our office is conveniently located near the Chicago Immigration Court, giving us firsthand knowledge of local procedures and judicial tendencies, which is invaluable in defensive cases.
- Bilingual, Trustworthy Support: We offer services in English and Spanish (Se Habla Español) to ensure clear communication during what is often the most stressful period of a client's life.
- Attorney-Led Advocacy: Cases are managed by an experienced attorney who understands the trauma and sensitive nature of these applications, ensuring documentation is precise and testimony is respectfully prepared.
Cases We Handle
We Have Helped Thousands of Immigrants
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I got the incredible news that my case was granted, Victor Aparicio is very professional and very knowledgeable about what to do in cases of immigration, excellent service.- Gilma V.
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He is constantly brainstorming solutions to complex immigration problems, and the results speak for themselves.- Moises B.
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I've worked with him in the past, and I've also been a client of his. He made a very complicated and delicate process easy to understand.- Laura G.
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Victor Aparicio is a very professional and knowledgeable immigration lawyer. I've worked with him in the past, and I've also been a client of his. He made a very complicated and delicate process easy to understand.- Marina M.
Our Humanitarian and Protection Services
We handle a wide range of sensitive, protection-based cases designed to provide legal status, work authorization, and a path to permanent residency for those in need.
1. Asylum and Refugee Status
Asylum is granted to individuals already in the U.S. or seeking admission at a port of entry who have suffered past persecution or fear future persecution based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.
- Affirmative Asylum: For applicants not currently in removal proceedings.
- Defensive Asylum: Used as a defense against deportation in Immigration Court.
- Credible Fear Interview (CFI): We provide critical legal preparation and representation for individuals in expedited removal proceedings who express a fear of returning to their home country. A positive credible fear finding is the essential first step to pursuing full asylum before an Immigration Judge.
2. Relief for Victims of Abuse and Crimes
These specialized visas offer confidentiality and a path to a Green Card, often bypassing the need for sponsorship by the abuser or criminal element.
- Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Self-Petition (I-360): Allows abused spouses, children, and parents of U.S. Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) to file for status without the abuser's knowledge or consent. This is a critical pathway to independence and safety.
- U Visa (Victims of Qualifying Criminal Activity): For victims of certain qualifying crimes (e.g., domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking) who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse and have been, are being, or are likely to be helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.
- T Visa (Victims of Human Trafficking): Provides status to victims of severe forms of human trafficking (sex or labor) who comply with reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of the trafficking and would suffer extreme hardship if removed from the U.S.
3. Protection for Children and Young Adults
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS): A pathway to a Green Card for children under the age of 21 who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by one or both parents, and for whom a State Juvenile Court has determined that reunification is not viable and that it is not in the child's best interest to return to their home country.
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): Though DACA does not grant a permanent legal status, it provides protection from deportation and grants work authorization for eligible individuals who came to the U.S. as children. We assist with initial applications and biennial renewals, monitoring the latest legal developments impacting the program.