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Attorney Julia Sverdloff is the founder and owner of Sverdloff Law Group in Chicago, Illinois. A top-rated attorney with more than 17 years of total legal experience, Ms. Sverdloff focuses her practice solely on immigration law, and she provides unmatched counsel and support to clients throughout the greater Chicagoland region and all across the globe who have immigration legal needs.
As an immigrant herself, Ms. Sverdloff fully understands the struggles and challenges so many face when trying to seek a better life in the United States. As such, she delivers exceptional advocacy throughout all legal proceedings to protect her clients' rights and entitlements at all turns, and she has achieved remarkable success helping her clients obtain their goals and the favorable outcomes they expect and deserve efficiently and cost-effectively.
Honored for her outstanding professionalism and service, Ms. Sverdloff has earned consistent top rankings and endorsements from her peers. Each year since 2013 Julia Sverdloff has been selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer “Rising Star” for immigration, placing her among the top 2 ½ percent of up-and-coming attorneys selected.
Because of her knowledge of the complex and changing area of immigration law and dedication to her clients, Ms. Sverdloff received 10 out of 10 client ratings on Avvo along with the site's Clients' Choice and Top Contributor awards
A 2003 graduate of St. John's University, Ms. Sverdloff received her master's in international relations from C.W. Post University in Brookville, New York, in 2004. She then attended The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2007. She holds her license to practice in New York and New Jersey as well as in Illinois, and she is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
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- Illinois
- Supreme Court of Illinois
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- New Jersey
- New Jersey Courts
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
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- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
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- U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
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- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Russian: Spoken, Written
- Ukrainian: Spoken, Written
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- Sverdloff Law Group P.C.
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- Adjunct Professor
- The John Marshall Law School
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- University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School
- J.D. (2007) | Law
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- Long Island University - C.W. Post Campus
- M.A. (2004) | International Relations
- Honors: magna cum laude
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- St. John's University
- B.A. (2003) | Government & Politics
- Honors: magna cum laude
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- Client Champion - GOLD
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Best Immigration Lawyers in Chicago
- Expertise.com
- State Bar of Illinois # 6294598
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
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- American Association of Russian Speaking Attorneys (AARSA)
- Founding Board Member
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- National Immigrant Justice Center
- Volunteer Attorney
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- Chicago Bar Association
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- Activities: Nationality/ Immigration, Criminal, Family Law
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- American Bar Association
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- Nassau County Bar Association
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- New York State Bar Association
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- Immigration Panel, International Human Rights Law Association
- DV Advocacy, Apna Ghar Chicago
- Legal Options Available to Victims of Domestic Violence, The John Marshall Law Legal Advocacy Clinic
- WAVA and Victims of Domestic Violence, The John Marshall Law School Domestic Violence Clinic
- Chicago Volunteer Lawyer's Association
- Q. Can I file Form I-730 for my child listed on I-589?
- A: Yes, you can still file Form I-730 for your child if you are granted asylum.
Even though you marked “No” on your Form I-589 regarding including your child as a derivative, and even though your child is now over 21, the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) protects your ability to petition for him — as long as he was under 21 and unmarried at the time you filed your I-589, and he remains unmarried.
What matters is that:
-He was listed on your I-589,
-He was under 21 and unmarried at the time of filing,
-He remains unmarried now,
-And you file Form I-730 within 2 years of your asylum approval.
Marking “No” only means he wasn’t included as a co-applicant — it does not disqualify ... Read More
- Q. Citizenship application & selective service registration mistake.
- A: If you entered the U.S. at age 25 and 3 months, you were still within the Selective Service registration window (which ends at age 26). If you didn’t register and were required to, USCIS may ask for an explanation. However, if you actually entered after turning 26, then you were not required to register, and your answer on the N-400 is correct.
To be safe, bring documents like your passport, I-94, and a short written explanation to your naturalization interview. If needed, you can clarify that you believed you were exempt based on your age at entry.
- Q. Denied firearm purchase with valid EAD and hunting license in Arizona.
- A: Unfortunately, having a valid EAD alone—especially one based on a pending adjustment of status—does not meet the federal definition of lawful immigration status for firearm purchases under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(5). The hunting license exception typically applies to nonimmigrants on temporary visas (like B or F visas), not those adjusting status.
You may consider filing a NICS appeal through the FBI to review the denial, but in most cases like yours, the denial is consistent with current ATF policy. I strongly recommend consulting both an immigration and firearms law attorney before attempting another purchase, as making another attempt while ineligible could expose you to federal charg ... Read More
