Managing Partner & Attorney Oksana Sakhniuk, Esq.

Attorney Oksana Sakhniuk - Chicago Immigration Lawyer
Sakhniuk Immigration Law — Chicago, IL
Oksana Sakhniuk, Esq.
Founder & Lead Immigration Attorney  •  10+ Years Experience
Attorney Sakhniuk built this firm around one goal: give every client the same level of tenacious, informed representation that wins in court and in USCIS. From straightforward family petitions to federal mandamus lawsuits against the government, her team has the experience and infrastructure to handle it.
English • Russian • Ukrainian Federal Court Litigation Chicago • Naperville Pro Bono & Community Clinics
10+
Years of Practice
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Federal Court Experience
5
Bar Memberships
100%
Immigration Focused Practice

What Sets This Firm Apart

Everything Your Case Needs, Under One Roof

Direct access to Attorney Sakhniuk and the full team, from day one through the final decision. We offer: expert accompaniment to USCIS interviews, mock sessions modeled on what officers actually ask, and in-house interpretation at every stage. One firm, every step of the way.

Federal Court Experience

When USCIS delays or denies without justification, the firm escalates. Attorney Sakhniuk has filed mandamus actions in federal district court and has taken on the government directly. And won.

We Take the Cases Others Turn Away

Prior denials, criminal history complications, long delays, missed deadlines, high-stakes removal proceedings. If another attorney said no, that is not the end. Complexity is not a reason to walk away.

Credentials Most Attorneys Can't Match. Experience That Shows in Every Case.

YEARS OF REAL CASES HAVE TAUGHT US EXACTLY HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS. WE USE THAT TO WIN YOURS.

Embassies. Consulates. The Process, In Depth. Attorney Sakhniuk has worked directly with U.S. embassies and consulates on cases both domestically and abroad. After years of preparing asylum cases, representing clients before USCIS, and litigating in federal court, she knows precisely how officers evaluate credibility, what documentation carries weight, and where the process can be moved. That expertise shapes every case we take.
We Make USCIS Move. When USCIS sits on a case for years without explanation, most attorneys write another polite inquiry. Attorney Sakhniuk files a mandamus action in U.S. District Court. She has done it. Cases that were completely stalled got resolved because the alternative for the government was defending itself in court against her.
She Shows Up in the Courtroom When Everything Is on the Line. Bond hearings for detained clients. Full removal proceedings before Immigration Judges. Merits hearings on the record. Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals. Attorney Sakhniuk has been in all of it, including cases where her client was in ICE custody and the outcome determined whether a family stayed together. She does not send a letter and wait. She is there.

The Infrastructure Behind Your Case

Legal skill alone is not enough. Your case also needs a system built to move it forward.

Direct Attorney Access Attorney Sakhniuk personally reviews every case and remains accessible throughout. You are not handed off to a paralegal and forgotten.
Clear, Consistent Communication You will always know where your case stands. Status updates, next steps, and deadline notices are communicated proactively, not after you chase them down.
A Full Legal Team Behind You In-house interpreters, dedicated client services staff, and experienced legal support work together on your file. Every role is filled by someone trained specifically in immigration law.
Structured Case Management Filings are tracked, deadlines are met, and nothing falls through the cracks. Cases move on schedule because the systems behind them are built to make that happen.

Bar Memberships & Recognition

AILA Member ABA Member NYSBA Member Ukrainian Bar Association UABA Member

Practice Areas

Exclusively immigration law. Every hour, every resource, focused on one field.

Spouse & Family Green Cards K-1 Fiance Visa Consular Processing Adjustment of Status Naturalization & Citizenship VAWA Petitions ICE Detention Defense Removal Defense Mandamus Litigation Asylum Interview Prep TPS Document Review & RFE Green Card Renewal Same-Sex Marriage Immigration

Ready to Discuss Your Case?

Whether your case is straightforward or the government has been giving you the runaround, schedule a consultation and let's talk through your options.

Schedule a Consultation 773-242-8813