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Chicago-Northfield • US Virgin Islands
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The Dworsky Law Firm is the leading immigration law firm in the United States that started with a dream to provide exceptional immigration legal services to individuals and companies who are in need of immigration guidance and advice. We believe that outstanding immigration representation and a deep commitment to humanity go hand in hand.
Representing Clients Around the Globe
We represent businesses, organizations and individuals from around the globe on a vast range of immigration and Visa requirements. The Firm also counsels multinational corporations on a variety of employment related immigration issues, focusing on strategic immigration planning for the U.S. and international companies for the international relocation of personnel, both from and into the United States.
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Espanol • Polski • Rosyjski
17 years of Business Immigration Experience
Consultation Fee waived When Hired
Immigrant and Immigration Attorney
Offices in Chicago-Northfield • US Virgin Islands
About Attorney Ashley Dworsky
I am a professional pilot, and have been a client of the Dworsky Law firm from October 2016 until June 2018. I have moved from the UK to the USA since June 2017, and the Dworsky Law firm has been the key to my successful immigration here in the USA. The entire staff there have been helpful, professional and extremely effective in helping me and my family navigate the complex and specialist field …
A trusted associate recommended The Dworsky Law firm for help with my aspiration to work in the USA in December 2016, and I am glad that he did. From the very start, Ashley demonstrated the vision to see what was possible, coupled with the professional knowledge and tenacity to ensure a successful outcome. Ashley’s consulate knowledge of the possible options enabled him to recommend an O1A visa,…
I was referred to Mr. Dworsky for legal representation and advice during my green card application process. I worked with Mr. Dworsky over a three year period. Additionally, during this time span, he represented me in a complicated overseas divorce.During those three years, Mr. Dworsky was consistently a pleasure to work with. He was a true professional! I greatly appreciate the fact that he w…
Ashley was recommended to me by a co-worker who was here in the states on a work visa from Poland. I’m glad I took her advice. Ashley has been amazing and him and his legal team have been a tremendous help helping me to get my fiancé from Mexico a visa for her (K-1) and her two children. He explained the process in full detail and his team has been very responsive to answer any questions or upd…
Since the formation of my consulting company, you and I have also worked together on a multitude of projects and have handled a number of assignments together; ranging from Business Plans, feasibility studies, fund raising and other more complex structures.I have also referred a large number of my clients to you for both immigration and other general legal advice with great success and satisfa…
Dear Mr. Dworsky:Golars is submitting this letter to thank you for your immigration services provided to our company. We appreciate your diligence and careful research in the entire process. I want to personally thank you for assisting our company to stay on track and on target to meet our immigration needs.You come well referenced from an old friend and you deserve appreciation for your o…
I am very glad I followed my friend’s recommendation about the Law Offices of Ashley Dworsky. The level of customer service the firm provided was excellent – all of my phone calls were returned promptly, and most importantly my every one of my petitions were filed in a timely manner.All the members of this group are highly professional. I must say that the firm’s expertise, honesty, dedi…
Dear Ashley, after two years since we arrived in the States I want to thank you for the precious job that you did for us. It’s not been simple, it’s not been easy, but in the end, with your great help, we made it!We could at last achieve our dream to come to Maine to buy an Inn We particularly appreciated the friendship that you immediately showed us and your great knowledge of all the pro…
To Ashley and team,Our most grateful thanks to you and your team for all that you have done to make our application for permanent residence a reality and making the process fearless and seamless.From keeping us informed at all times, to the most helpful briefing the day before the interview, really put our minds at rest in preparing us from “the unknown, to what can be expected”! …
I have had occasion to know and have Ashley perform work with and for me for some six years. On behalf of my employer, I have retained him on a wide variety of legal matters over that time.Ashley has without exception been straightforward but always tactful, as well as knowledgeable but unfailingly humble, in every association I have had with him.Working with Ashley is pleasant, in even di…
Ashley,Thank you so much for helping my family. You have truly done an amazing job. You were able to help my dad get out of deportation proceedings, and he now has a green card!We can’t thank you enough for the professionalism with which you handled both my parents’ cases. I’d recommend you to any family with immigration needs.
Community Counseling Service LLC, an International Fundraising firm, has engaged the services of Ashley Dworsky of the Law Offices of Ashley Dworsky on various immigration issues.Ashley makes the immigration process an easier road to navigate because of his vast knowledge on immigration matters and his willingness to make himself available to his clients for the duration of the process.If …
Two years ago, in the midst of an immigration dilemma my future in the country hung in the balance. I was in search of an attorney that could respond to a request for further evidence from USCIS. I was introduced to Ashley. For the first time in many years, I immediately had the confidence and peace of mind that I was in the right hands. Ashley’s incredible legal acumen, compassion, insigh…
Ashley Dworsky is my hero! He truly saved my family. During our time of need, he was very receptive, empathetic, and went the extra mile to respond to me in a very timely manner, even on the weekends and during evenings.
His incredible wealth of knowledge has resulted in positive outcomes every time for my family on a number of occasions. He is a true advocate for well-intentioned immigrants who …
I met my wife while working overseas during an expat assignment in South Africa. We dated for several months until the assignment finished. Before I returned to the USA, we broached the difficult decision- what shall we to do now? We opted for a long distance relationship- which lasted for about two years. After countless skype sessions, we decided it was time to start investigating our legal op…
This is a note to thank you for your unbelievable level of support and expertise in helping me with sometimes complex processes in the area of international immigration.It is so unusual to find professionals in the legal field who are willing to be as accessible, high qualified and reasonably priced at the same time. I don’t think there was a time that I could not get hold of you, whenever i…
It is with great pleasure that I present Mr. Ashley Dworsky with my recommendation. I met Mr. Dworsky couple years ago to discuss my immigration matters and obtaining working visa. He is very conscientious about his work and about the satisfaction of his clients.He combines extensive knowledge and expertise with a unique patience to communicate legal issues in a manner that a lay person will u…
When your life as you know it is suddenly in the hands of someone else and the future of your family depends on the decisions of others, Ashley Dworsky is the best advocate to have in your corner.From the Saturday evening when this very stressful experience began, Ashley has been diligently working on the case. I left a message at 7:30pm on a Saturday and received a return call before 8pm the …
I have been working with Ashley Dworsky and his staff on what has been an extremely complex and sensitive immigration case.Prior to working with Ashley, I had used the services of another immigration attorney who due to various work ethos or lack thereof caused the US Consulate in Johannesburg South Africa to confiscate and void both my wife’s and my “green cards.”Ashley took on our case a…
Thank you so much for all the assistance you provided my sister. Her immigration issues were handled in the most professional way. You were always available for the multitude of questions and concerns that arose.She could have not done it without you.Regards;
I have used Ashley Dworsky’s services for many USCIS applications including those for permanent residency and naturalization.Throughout this time, Ashley has been extremely thorough, professional, and prompt. In addition to helping me prepare successful applications, Ashley explained immigration law requirements well.He gave me peace of mind knowing that my applications were as accurate …
Mr. Ashley Dworsky did a wonderful job in assisting us with our immigration and green card process.Originally we had gone to another lawyer who had complicated the process and even created trouble. Mr. Dworsky worked with us to solve all problems. He had a deep understanding of immigration law, was highly strategic and considered all risks and possibilities. He coached us throughout the whole …
Let me start by saying that Ashley achieved “the unachievable” in my H1b case. My PERM recently got denied due to my previous lawyer’s mistakes and was at the point of emotional breakdown. And I was in my last year of h1b. With my friend’s recommendation, I came to know about the Dworsky Law Firm. Before Ashley, I contacted several firms with my case and all of them said, “It’s not pos…
I originally approached Mr. Dworsky, through a telephone call. I was living in Mexico, and wanted to bring my fiancé to the United States. I wasn’t sure how to go about the process, and if it was even possible.Mr. Dworsky spent a great deal of time on the phone with me discussing different options. Throughout the process of my husband (fiancé at the time) coming to the United States on a K-1 …
I became acquainted with Attorney Dworsky, while searching for representation for my mother to assist her with her immigration matter. I wanted to find an attorney to represent my mother who was not only an immigration law specialist, but also someone who was very personable so as to be able to easily explain immigration laws and processes to my mother, as well as someone who would be able to …
Our elation over the last 2 hours across continents has known no bounds. My parents have been ecstatic and so have I. I couldn’t contain myself when I saw your email.Words and human language are poor messengers for the enormous gratitude we feel towards you and your sincere office. You hold special place in our lives. You were there for us when we needed you, and we can never forget that.M…
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for helping me through the maze of dealing with the immigration service. You are obviously a professional and your attention to detail kept me on course which made the immigration process a breeze.
The Dworsky Law firm was recommended to me when I was looking to adjust my parents status. Ashley and his team showed extreme professionalism, experience and set realistic expectations throughout the process. Many items impressed me during the experience. A few that stand out specifically were – 1) Ashley being available to me for multiple lengthy discussions to explain our options and the process…
Ashley Dworsky is one of the best immigration lawyers I have ever met in my life. Mr. Dworsky is a very competent and caring attorney. He took the time to explain the particulars of my case, was always available to take my calls, always returned my calls and e-mails and his assistant was equally as professional and courteous.What impressed me about Mr. Dworsky was that he was always informing …
I had the privilege of working with Ashley when I had an extremely complex immigration problem. However, right from the beginning, I felt the difference with his personalized advice and guidance – here was a lawyer who really understood and cared about my situation. In this respect, he is a cut above every lawyer I’ve come across. As is crucial to me and most clients, he understands that every c…
Somewhere between Nairobi, Kenya and Zurich, Switzerland a SwissAir jet is flying. On the board is Clare, a 31 year old Kenyan beauty who is the love of my life. My visit to Kenya a year to the day after we met merely confirmed what we knew a year of daily communication on skype…we wanted spent the rest of our lives TOGETHER! The question was HOW? The ANSWER was ASHLEY DWORSKY!Ashley is a la…
I’m really grateful for the outstanding service I got from Ashley Dworsky. He did a wonderful job in my Notice of Intend to Revoke (NOIR) case; Ashley is extremely knowledgeable and was always ready to answer any question I had during the process.Thank you for your efforts!
I met Ashley ad he was recommended to me by a friend of mine. At that point I was in a very difficult immigration situation caused by unsatisfactory legal work of very large and well known immigration firms in Chicago and Toronto. I was feeling hopeless, desperate and nearly lost all of my confidence. I was not being able to say the difference between a good lawyer willing to help and the others w…
Ashley is a seasoned immigration attorney. Over the course of several immigration cases, we discovered that he stood apart with his extremely reliable perspective on the intricacies of law and it’s contemporary interpretation in the USCIS and other government departments such as the DOL.For straightforward cases, Ashley saw us swiftly through the course. When we approached him with an unorthod…
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Latest Developments
OPT CAP GAP – Update
In the past, the student would either need to leave the country and wait until October 1st to come back to work, or re-enroll in classes to maintain the F-1 status until October 1st when the H-1B would kick in. Now, a student with a pending H-1B petition requesting a change of status will automatically be eligible for a cap-gap extension of the OPT. This allows the student to continue working from the time the OPT expires to September 30th. The H-1B would theoretically start on October 1st and there would be a seamless transition from OPT to H-1B. The extension is automatic; no action needs to be taken by the student. If documentation of the extension is needed for a driver’s license renewal or to document continued employment authorization for the employer, a student has the option to request a new I-20 from the school which confirms the extension.
There are some problems that can arise during the cap-gap extension- some examples:
Q: Can the Cap-Gap extension of OPT be extended beyond September 30 if the H-1B petition filed on the student’s behalf has not been adjudicated by USCIS? Can I keep working under the cap-gap extension?
A: No. Pursuant to 8 CFR 214.2(f)(5)(vi)(A), the duration of status, and any employment authorization granted under 8 CFR 274a.12(c)(3)(i)(B) and (C), of an F-1 student who is the beneficiary of an H-1B petition and request for change of status can only be extended until October 1. If the H-1B petition is pending beyond October 1, a student can remain in the United States based on the pending change of status petition. However, a student with OPT employment authorization extended through the Cap-Gap period must stop working until the H-1B petition is approved.
Q: My H-1B did not request a change of status, it is for consular processing. Am I eligible for the cap-gap extension?
A: No. The cap-gap extension is only for those who have requested a change of status from F-1 to H-1B on the I-129 petition.
Q: My H-1B has been denied and my OPT is already expired. Now what?
A: The 60-day grace period begins from the date of denial. During this time, you must stop working. You can make arrangements to leave the country, re-enroll in school for a new program, or look into any other visa options that may be available to you.
Q: My H-1B is approved, my OPT has expired, and I want to change jobs before October 1st. Can I?
A:. Your new employer would need to file a new H-1B petition requesting a change of status from F-1 to H-1B. You would not be subject to the quota because you were already counted when the first H-1B petition was approved. However, if the first employer withdraws the approved H-1B before the second one is approved, there can be a problem.
Q: My H-1B is approved, my OPT has expired, and I want to travel before October 1st. Can I come back on my OPT?
A: No. The cap-gap extension is not available for a person who exits the country. Travel is not recommended. But if it is unavoidable, you need to stay outside the country until October 1st, apply for a new H-1B visa stamp when your H-1B is approved, and then can return to the U.S. in H-1B status to start working again.
