Grand Rapids Family Immigration Lawyer
Grand Rapids Family Immigration Lawyer
Family immigration is available to certain family members of U.S. citizens and permanent U.S. residents (green card holders). In some circumstances, particular family members such as spouses and children may be able to use family-based immigration if their connection has status as a refugee, political asylee, or U-visa holder. A Grand Rapids family immigration attorney with Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC can answer all of your questions in person to help you better understand this pathway that your loved ones can take toward green card status and U.S. citizenship.
Who is Eligible for Family Immigration?
- Children, parents, spouses, siblings, and certain other relatives of United States Citizens
- Unmarried children and spouses of permanent U.S. residents (green card holders)
- Spouses and children of refugees, U visa holders, and asylum seekers. However, this is the most complex, and least assured, type of family-based immigration.
Family-based immigration gives your loved ones living in another country a priority to legal residency here in the U.S. with you. For family members living in the U.S. without documentation, family-based immigration is their only pathway to living legally.
Family Immigration is the Only Pathway that Currently Undocumented Immigrants Have for Legal Residency
The immigrant percentage of the U.S. population is close to its historic high, according to the Pew Research Center, as immigrants now comprise 13.5% of the population. About a quarter of those individuals are living here without documentation—all of whom are at great risk of being detained and deported, considering the current hostile political climate towards immigrants. In order to protect your loved ones who are not here legally with green card status, U.S. citizenship, or refugee or asylee status, your only option is often family-based immigration. Family-based immigration is the only pathway that your loved ones have to be granted legal residency if they are already here in the United States without documentation.
Family-Based Immigration May Soon be Attacked: Take Action Now Before it is Too Late
Under the Trump Administration, there is a renewed attempt to shift immigration priorities away from family-based immigration that reunifies loved ones, and toward a point-based system, according to the Pew Research Institute. This point-based system would give priority to those with higher levels of education and employment qualifications. What does this mean for you and your family? It is best to act sooner rather than putting it off for additional months or years, as U.S. immigration policy and laws seem to be in constant flux.
Call a Grand Rapids Family Immigration Attorney
To find out if family immigration is an option for you or your loved ones, contact the Grand Rapids family immigration attorneys of Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC. Call us today at 312-332-2550 to schedule a free consultation.
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Highly recommend attorney Kevin Raica and attorney Agata Bigdanowicz. They were super helpful, responded on time, and won my case in record time. It took about a month and half in total for me to get my approval after filing!
Brittni Rivera and her team (Carina Lopez) are fantastic! They are responsive, efficient and beyond compassionate. Brittni Rivera and her team treated me with dignity and respect as they patiently answered all of my questions. They didn't move on without making sure I understood each step. Their work ethic was impressive. It felt like they were an extension of my personal team. I can't say enough to convey my gratitude…
I’m deeply grateful to God for leading us to this law firm; it is a true blessing to work with such professional and passionate individuals. Their dedication and commitment help make a difficult situation far less traumatic. In our case, we received 100% support from Attorney Andrea Ochoa and paralegal Rafael. May God bless them and allow them to continue this wonderful work. Thank you—a thousand thanks.
I give my total recommendation and trust in this great organization that has supported me and my family in very difficult times, especially the lawyer Andrea Ochoa and her paralegal Rafael who were little angels that God has sent us to be able to face all the obstacles that we have had along the way. Thank you very much with all my heart. ❤️
I have heard from several people that Brittni is a great attorney. When my friend was detained, I recommended Brittni to take his case. She did an amazing job putting together all the necessary information, especially given that we had only a couple of days to submit the habeas corpus application. She and her team worked very professionally and provided clear guidance throughout. She stayed in touch consistently and was…
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I decided to use the services of Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC, and Kevin was nothing short of professional and amazing. From the consultation to the final approval, he gave us confidence and reassurance throughout the entire process. When I first told him about my wife’s wish to change her status, the first thing he said was, “We will get it done.” Even during the USCIS pause, he continued to…
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Our experience with the firm was extraordinary. We worked with attorney Andrea Ochoa. Since the very first meeting we met, Andrea gave us all the confidence to proceed with our case. She always answered our questions shortly and offered clear guidelines to proceed. When my son's case received a notice of intent to deny, she planned how to fight that decision effectively. We totally recommend everyone to trust their case…
I just want to say huge thank you to Mr. Kevin A. Raica. for everything he has done for me throughout my immigration case. When I first came to Kevin, he explained the SIJS process clearly and walked me through the steps. We first needed to get the guardianship court order before moving forward with the I-360, and he connected me with a trusted attorney to help with that part.…
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