Oksana Sakhniuk, Esq. — Chicago Immigration Attorney

Attorney Oksana Sakhniuk - Chicago Immigration Lawyer

Attorney Oksana Sakhniuk is the founder and lead attorney of Sakhniuk Immigration Law, a Chicago-based immigration law firm dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the U.S. immigration system with confidence. Her mission is simple: bring families together and help clients build a secure future in the United States.

Fluent in English, Russian, and Ukrainian, Attorney Sakhniuk and her team assist clients across the United States and internationally, providing clear guidance and strong legal representation at every stage of the immigration process.

With over 10 years of experience practicing immigration law, Attorney Sakhniuk combines deep legal knowledge with a practical understanding of the immigration journey. Her clients value not only her expertise, but also her ability to explain complex legal processes in a clear and supportive way.

She is supported by a highly responsive legal team and dedicated customer service staff focused on clear communication and timely follow-up. The firm uses secure legal technology and a client portal that allows clients to upload documents, receive updates, and communicate efficiently, helping cases move forward smoothly and without unnecessary delays.

At Sakhniuk Immigration Law, clients receive high-quality legal representation with a personalized approach. Every case is handled with care, strategy, and commitment. Attorney Sakhniuk is also recognized for taking on complex and challenging cases that others may turn away, bringing the same level of dedication and thoroughness to every client, regardless of the difficulty of the path ahead.

Trusted Guidance Through Every Step of the Immigration Process

Attorney Sakhniuk has helped thousands of individuals and families through every stage of the immigration process — reuniting spouses through family-based green cards, guiding permanent residents to U.S. citizenship, building humanitarian protection cases, representing clients in immigration court, and responding to complex Requests for Evidence and government inquiries.

Her clients come from across the globe — Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and beyond. Whatever the background or complexity of the case, the approach is the same: clear answers, strong representation, and a team that keeps things moving.

Credentials You Can Trust

When you choose Sakhniuk Immigration Law, you are not just hiring an attorney — you are putting your family's future in the hands of a lawyer who is held to the highest professional standards in the field. Attorney Sakhniuk is a proud member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the nation's premier organization for immigration attorneys, which requires ongoing education and strict ethical guidelines. She is also a member of the American Bar Association (ABA) and the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) — two of the most respected legal bodies in the country.

Her membership in the Ukrainian Bar Association and the Ukrainian American Bar Association (UABA) reflects her deep roots in the Eastern European community and her unique ability to advocate for clients who navigate two worlds at once. These memberships are not just titles — they are a promise that your case is handled by someone who is continuously learning, ethically accountable, and connected to the best minds in immigration law.

Practice Areas

Attorney Sakhniuk exclusively practices immigration law, allowing her to devote all of her efforts to maintaining the highest degree of professionalism in this field. Her core practice areas include:

  • Family-Based Green Cards (spouses, parents, children, siblings)
  • K-1 Fiance(e) Visas
  • Consular Processing & Interview Preparation
  • Adjustment of Status
  • Citizenship & Naturalization
  • VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) Petitions
  • ICE Detention Defense
  • Travel Permits / Advance Parole
  • Document Review & RFE Responses
  • And more!

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