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Maria Sánchez-Ley Law Office LLC (Immigration Law)
Immigration Attorney
Currently we are not taking new cases, includingfor Individuals in Detention or in Removal Proceedings.
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ABOUT THE FIRM
A Trusted Advocate for Immigrants
Attorney María Jimena Sánchez-Ley is a Latino immigrant and proud naturalized American citizen. She brings firsthand knowledge of the immigration experience to every case — understanding not just the law, but the human stakes behind it.
With over 16 years of experience, she is licensed in the State of Washington and holds an attorney licensure from a Latin American country, giving her a unique understanding of both legal systems and cultures.
Because U.S. immigration is federal law, María offers consultations and legal representation nationwide — before USCIS, the National Visa Center and U.S. Consular Posts.
16+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
50+ STATES SERVED
2 LANGUAGES
About Maria Sanchez-Ley Law Office LLC
OUR COMMITMENT
OUR COMMITMENT
OUR COMMITMENT
Every Case Receives Direct Attorney Attention
OUR MISSION
Reunite Families
We help families navigate complex immigration processes to be together.
Obtain Legal Status
We represent lawful pathways for elegible individuals to build their lives in the U.S.
Support Businesses
We help employers bring skilled workers through immigration compliance.
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Every Case Receives Direct Attorney Attention
OUR MISSION
Reunite Families
We help families navigate complex immigration processes to be together.
Obtain Legal Status
We represent lawful pathways for elegible individuals to build their lives in the U.S.
Support Businesses
We help employers bring skilled workers through immigration compliance.
HOW WE WORK
Client-Centered Approach Every case is an individual matter. Direct attorney involvement from start to finish.
Global Availability Flexible appointment hours to serve clients across all time zones, worldwide.
Bilingual Representation Full legal services in both English and Spanish, without compromise or intermediary.
OUR SERVICES
OUR COMMITMENT
OUR COMMITMENT
01
Affirmative Asylum
Preparation, documentation, and interview preparation for asylum applications filed with USCIS.
02
Family-Based Petitions
Representation for U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents petitioning for qualifying family members.
03
U Visa
Advocacy for victims of qualifying crimes committed in the United States, seeking immi
01
Affirmative Asylum
Preparation, documentation, and interview preparation for asylum applications filed with USCIS.
02
Family-Based Petitions
Representation for U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents petitioning for qualifying family members.
03
U Visa
Advocacy for victims of qualifying crimes committed in the United States, seeking immigration protection and work authorization.
04
VAWA Self-Petitions
Confidential petitions ONLY if eligible, under federal law, for extremely abused spouses, children, or parents of U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
05
Naturalization
Guidance and application preparation for lawful permanent residents pursuing U.S. citizenship, if in compliance with all new requirements.
06
Fiancé (K-1) Visa
Petition preparation, consular processing, and adjustment of status after marriage in the U.S. for K-1 individuals how have gotten married within 90 days of entry into the U.S. to the U.S. citizen petitioner (Including same gender couples)
07
EB-3 Employment Visas
Employment-based immigrant petitions with labor certification and adjustment of status support for eligible individuals.
08
H-2A Agricultural Visas
Legal support for employers seeking temporary agricultural workers, from labor certification to USCIS filings.
09
TN Visas & Waivers
Temporary employment for Canadian and Mexican professionals with diplomas in specific fields.
WAIVERS OF INADMISSIBILITY
Inadmissibility waivers (I-601 / I-601A).
Please note:
Attorney Sánchez-Ley does not accept cases involving detained individuals or persons in removal proceedings before an Immigration Court.
WE ARE AT YOUR SERVICE
Education & Admissions
- J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law
Certificate in International & Comparative Law - Bachelor of Laws, Universidad de San Buenaventura – Cali
- Admitted — Supreme Court of Washington State
- Admitted — U.S. District Court, S.D. Illinois
- Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
CONTACT
Schedule a Paid Confidencial Consultation
TELEPHONES
+1 (312) 858-2231
+1 (618) 855-9056
Flexible scheduling for global time zones.
OFFICE LOCATION
The Lodge
231 N. Main Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025
United States