Chodorow Law Offices helps businesses, families, and others worldwide with U.S. visas, permanent residence, and citizenship.
We invite you to schedule a consultation in person, by video conference, or by phone.
Gary Chodorow, Managing Attorney
Gary has helped clients with U.S. visas, permanent residence, and citizenship for more than 30 years. Gary also has been a founding member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s Asia-Pacific chapter, co-chair of the American Chamber of Commerce-China’s visa committee, and an adjunct professor at Chicago-Kent School of Law. Read more.
What We Do
- Spouses of U.S. citizens
- K-1 fiancé(e)s
- Parents, children, and other relatives of U.S. citizens and permanent residents
- Form I-864, Affidavit of Support
- Form I-751, Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence
- Overcoming visa denials
- 212(d)(3) nonimmigrant visa waivers
- 214(i) waivers for fraud or misrepresentation
- Inadmissibility and waivers for Communist Party members
- I-212 permission to reapply after removal
- Waivers of the 3- and 10-year unlawful presence bars
- 212(h) waivers of crime-related grounds of inadmissibility
- Naturalization
- Expeditious naturalization for spouses of U.S. citizens employed abroad for certain U.S. companies or organizations
- Acquisition of citizenship by birth abroad to a U.S. citizen parent
- Form N-600K, Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate under Section 322 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
- Form N-470, Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes
- Advice for children with dual U.S. and Chinese nationality
- Multinational managers and executives
- EB-1 extraordinary ability
- Outstanding professors and researchers
- Form I-131, Application for Travel Document (Reentry Permit)
- Form I-131A, Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation)
- Form N-470, Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes
- Form DS-117, Application to Determine Returning Resident Status (SB-1 returning resident visa)
- Form I-407, Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status
- Request copies of your alien file (A-file) from USCIS
- Request your entry-exit records from U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Request prior visa applications and consular officer decisions from the State Department
- To be used for purposes such as immigration and employment background checks
- To be used for purposes such as U.S. immigrant visa applications and Forms I-485, Applications to Adjust Status
Recent Blog Posts
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We have been quoted in:
Updated USCIS Processing Times for I-130s and I-129Fs
Summary This article focuses on processing times for Forms I-130 (Petitions for Alien Relatives) on behalf of immediate relatives (i.e., spouses, parents, and children under age 21) and Forms I-129F (Petitions for Alien Fiancé(e)s) who will apply for their visas at U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad. Table 1 below, based on our firm’s monthly check…
Understanding the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is issued by the IRS and is for individuals who need a U.S. taxpayer identification number but are not eligible for a Social Security Number (SSN). For many foreign nationals, particularly those seeking U.S. immigration benefits, proving tax compliance is critical. An ITIN is often essential for this purpose,…
Spring Festival Closings 2024
Happy Lunar New Year! The U.S. Embassy and Consulates General in China will be closed Feb. 9 to 14. Chodorow Law Offices will be closed for the official holiday, Feb. 10 to 17.
Job Opening: Bilingual Paralegal (Shenyang)
We are looking for a paralegal to work under lawyer supervision to manage all steps of applications for China police certificates by foreigners, residents of Hong Kong/Macau/ Taiwan, and former Chinese citizens.
2024 Law Student Summer Internship Opportunity: U.S. Immigration Law (Albuquerque or Remote)
Our law firm has an internship opportunity to work in Albuquerque or remotely. The intern will assist our staff with projects related to U.S. visas, permanent residence, and nationality law.
Immigrant Visa Guide
This Guide provides an overview of the requirements and procedures to apply for a U.S. immigrant visa.
Client Reviews
Our firm’s secure and confidential client portal makes your case available 24/7:
- View your case schedule
- Upload documents for our law firm to review
- Fill client questionnaires
- Review materials drafted by our law firm
- Read legal advice
- Track your complete immigration history
This portal helps our firm work seamlessly with clients anywhere in the world.