Dr. Jae Francis Lee

Dr. Jae Francis Lee is the Principal Attorney at Francis Law Center, a nationally recognized immigration law firm serving clients across all 50 states from offices in Downtown Chicago, IL, Schaumburg, IL, and Madison, WI. His practice is exclusively dedicated to family-based immigration, humanitarian visas, and removal defense. Dr. Jae Francis brings a rare dual academic foundation to immigration law. Before practicing law, he spent 22 years as a university professor teaching U.S. History at the University of Wisconsin. He holds a Ph.D. in History from New York University, a J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School, a B.A. from Korea University, and a B.S. from Iowa State University. This combination of a doctorate in history and a law degree gives him an unmatched understanding of the evolution, intent, and real-world application of U.S. immigration law. He has authored textbook chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles and lectures frequently on U.S. Immigration History. His family-based immigration practice centers on K-1 fiancé(e) visas, spousal green cards through marriage, and complex 601/601A hardship waiver cases. He understands that behind every petition is a family working to build their life together, and he approaches each case with thorough research, meticulous documentation, and compassionate client service. Dr. Jae Francis is also a fierce advocate for individuals seeking refuge and protection. His humanitarian visa practice provides a critical lifeline to those fleeing persecution, navigating the demanding requirements of asylum, U Visa, T Visa, VAWA, and TPS cases. His removal defense work represents the frontline of immigration law — when clients face the prospect of deportation, he leverages his deep legal knowledge and courtroom experience to fight for their right to remain in the United States. Hablamos Español.