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Email
Phone
(312) 697-1072
Address
203 N La Salle St Ste 1550, Chicago, IL, 60601-1259, US
Professional
About
Vanya Hession is a dedicated immigration attorney based in Chicago, specializing in family-based immigration law. With a strong focus on removal defense, she represents clients before the U.S. Immigration Courts and the Immigration Customs and Enforcement’s Detention and Removal Office. Her extensive knowledge and experience in immigration law enable her to navigate the complexities of the legal system effectively. Vanya’s practice encompasses a wide range of immigration matters, including Applications for Waivers of Inadmissibility, Asylum claims, and Petitions for Battered Spouses under the Violence Against Women Act. She also assists clients with Applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Petitions for U Visa Classification, as well as prosecutorial discretion requests. Her commitment to her clients is evident in her meticulous approach to each case, ensuring that every legal avenue is explored. Prior to establishing her practice, Vanya completed an internship with the U.S. Department of Justice at the Chicago Immigration Court. This invaluable experience allowed her to work closely with immigration judges and judicial law clerks, where she researched legal issues pertaining to asylum, deportation, and other immigration matters. Her role involved preparing responses to motions and drafting briefs to support various immigration applications, further honing her skills in legal analysis and advocacy. Vanya Hession's passion for immigration law, combined with her hands-on experience and dedication to her clients, makes her a trusted advocate for individuals navigating the complexities of the immigration system in Chicago.
About Immigration Law
Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.
Credentials
Education
2013 John Marshall Law School JD - Juris Doctor 2004 Middle Tennessee State University BA - Bachelor of Arts N/A Sofia University Faculty of Law JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English | Bulgarian
Recognition & Involvement
Associations
2013 - Present American Immigration Law Foundation Member 2012 - Present Illinois State Bar Association Member 2011 - Present Chicago Bar Association Member 2011 - Present Justinian Society of Lawyers Member
Speaking
2016 Television interview with BiTelevision Supreme Court's decision to grant certiorari in United States v. Texas 2015 Television Interview with BiTelevision Current changes in the H2-B visa program 2015 Television Interview with BiTelevision Which states in the United States make life for immigrants most difficult 2015 February 9, 2015 - News Report A prior DUI conviction - cause for detention by ICE 2014 Television Interview with BiTelevision Recent changes in immigration
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Updated: Sep 03, 2026