Russian-Speaking
Immigration Attorney
Viktor Mikhailov
Licensed in New York.
Providing immigration legal services nationwide.
CALL 847-637-8476
Immigration Attorney
Viktor Mikhailov
Licensed in the State of New York (License #6319560)
Member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Hello! I’m an immigration attorney focusing on asylum and family-based immigration.
Before being licensed, I spent four years working as a law clerk and paralegal for Julia Bikbova, a highly experienced immigration attorney in the Chicago area, where I gained hands-on experience with asylum, removal defense, and family-based immigration cases.
My background in Russian criminal law and procedure gives me a deeper understanding of the legal systems my Clients are fleeing, insight that helps me provide legal services with a real understanding of what it means to fear persecution or unfair prosecution in your home country.
Before being licensed in the U.S., I completed my legal education at South Ural State University (Chelyabinsk, Russia) and earned a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from the School of Law at Loyola University Chicago.
As an immigrant and asylee myself, I understand my Clients’ needs firsthand. I provide legal services with clear pricing, transparent terms, and genuine dedication.
Why Choose Mikhailov Law Office, LLC?
Clear, Transparent Pricing
No surprise bills or vague hourly estimates. I will explain the full cost of your case upfront, so you know exactly what to expect before you commit.
Insight Into the Systems Clients Are Fleeing
My background in Russian criminal law and procedure gives me a working knowledge of how legal systems in the region actually operate — valuable insight when building an asylum case grounded in real understanding of persecution and unfair prosecution.
Firsthand Understanding of the Immigration Journey
As an immigrant and asylee myself, I have lived through the process I now help Clients navigate. I understand not just the legal steps, but the stress and uncertainty that come with them.
Personal Attention, Not a Case Number
As a solo practitioner, I handle your case directly from start to finish. You're not handed off to a rotating cast of associates or paralegals you've never met.
Areas of Practice
Asylum
If you fear persecution in your home country based on your political beliefs, religion, nationality, or other protected grounds, asylum may allow you to remain safely in the United States. Viktor prepares thorough, well-documented asylum applications and represents clients in interviews and court hearings, drawing on his own experience as an asylee to understand what’s at stake.
Removal Defense
Facing removal (deportation) proceedings is one of the most stressful experiences an immigrant can go through. Viktor represents clients in Immigration Court, working to identify every available defense and form of relief to help them remain in the United States.
Family-Based Immigration
Whether you’re petitioning for a spouse, parent, child, or other relative, family-based immigration cases require careful preparation and patience. Viktor guides clients through petitions, adjustment of status, and the steps toward reuniting with loved ones in the U.S.
Parole
Humanitarian parole and related programs can offer a temporary path into or extended stay in the United States for those facing urgent circumstances. Viktor helps clients understand their eligibility and prepare strong applications for parole and re-parole.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
TPS offers protection from deportation and work authorization to eligible nationals of certain designated countries. Because TPS policy is currently the subject of significant litigation and frequent change, Viktor stays current on the latest developments and helps clients understand their options, including how TPS may connect to other paths toward permanent status.
Other Related Areas
Immigration cases often intersect with other legal matters. Viktor also assists clients with naturalization and citizenship applications, work authorization, and other immigration-related needs that arise alongside asylum, removal defense, and family-based cases.