Buffalo Grove Family Based Immigration Lawyer
Buffalo Grove Family-Based Immigration Attorneys Help Reunite Families for Over 40 Years
Many individuals, when they choose to immigrate to the United States, make the decision to do so because they want to better the lives of their loved ones. However, once one family member makes it here and begins to establish a new life for himself or herself, they find it difficult to get the rest of their family the documentation they need to gain residency in the U.S.. Oftentimes, families will find themselves separated for years, causing undue emotional turmoil and distress for all. At Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC, our family-based immigration lawyers have been reuniting families for over 40 years, and now we want to help you. Contact our Buffalo Grove immigration law firm to retain the legal assistance you need to reunite with your loved ones once and for all.
Family Based Green Cards
The U.S. strives to reunite immigrant families by allowing U.S. citizens and permanent residents to petition for green cards for particular family members. Unfortunately, because the U.S. only allows so many individuals into the country each year, an individual cannot petition for a grandparent, niece, nephew, aunt, uncle, or anyone else of extended relations. However, if they can create a chain of relations that would allow a more immediate family member to petition for an extended family member, then an entire family might be united. For instance, while an individual may not be able to petition for a cousin, they can petition for a parent, who (upon receiving his or her green card) could petition for a sibling, who (upon receiving his or her green card) could petition for a child (the cousin). However, this kind of strategy requires long-term planning, as obtaining even a single green card is a lengthy process—oftentimes taking several years.
Though the U.S. needs to limit the number of immigrants it allows into the country each year, they are lenient when it comes to specific family members. An unlimited number of green cards are issued to the following types of family members of U.S. citizens:
- Spouses, including recent widows and widowers;
- Children of U.S. citizens who are under the age of 21;
- Parents of U.S. citizens if the citizen is over the age of 21;
- Stepchildren and stepparents, if the marriage that created the relationship took place before the child turned 18; and
- Adopted parents/children, if the adoption took place before the child was 16.
Fiancés are also eligible; however, if the couple wishes to hold the marriage in the United States, they must apply for a K-1 fiancé visa, which is a temporary visa good for 90-days.
Contact Our Buffalo Grove, IL Family-Based Immigration Law Office
While the United States makes it possible for immediate family members of U.S. citizens to obtain citizenship through less complicated means, like all things dealing with U.S. immigration law, even eligible family members might find that they struggle to enter the country on a legal basis. Fortunately, the family-based immigration attorneys at Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC have over 40 years of experience in helping individuals and family members navigate the complicated and time-consuming immigration process so that they may be reunited sooner rather than later. To speak with a legal representative regarding your Buffalo Grove family-based immigration needs, contact the law offices of Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC at 312-332-2550 to schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney today.
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Matthew Kriezelman, first of all, thank you very much; you and your team are the best immigration lawyers in Chicago. I had a great experience—your professionalism was outstanding, and you were always there whenever needed. I give you five stars for the wonderful work you and your team did. Thanks again.
We would like to take a moment to sincerely thank Khiabett for her exceptional work and dedication in handling my husband’s removal proceedings case. We also want to thank Agata for her great communication during the gathering of all documents. Khiabett, we are incredibly grateful for your expertise, guidance, and persistence throughout the entire process. I can't thank you enough for your empathy and for standing by me during such…
I used their services for my case, and everything went smoothly. Rafael and Matthew are very knowledgeable and helpful, and answered all my questions. I highly recommend them!
I have used their services since 2022, and my experience was great. My own case was successfully finished this year. I want to say Matt and Raf were of great help throughout, and also Jennifer, who attended the interview with me. I would highly recommend their services.
Mr. Jeffery and Mr. Kevin Racia were the attorneys handling a complex immigration case of mine. On the assurance of both attorneys that the case is going to be presented in a systematic way, I went ahead with confidence. I was able to become a legal permanent resident. I highly recommend Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC for all your immigration needs.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to the remarkable team of Khiabett Osuna, Brittani Rivera, and Rafael Rodriguez, who were responsible for the successful release from detention of one of our parishioners, husband and father of four, after over 10 weeks of incarceration. From his detention to the payment of his bail and from Immigration Court to his reunion with his family, there were blessings aplenty made possible through the…
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my attorney, Brittni Rivera, for her professionalism and support during a very difficult time. I was in detention for 6 months, and thanks to her hard work and filing a habeas corpus petition, I was finally released. In addition, when I was released, ICE did not return my documents. Brittni did not ignore this issue — she took action and successfully…
My aunt was recently detained by ICE and sent to El Paso, Texas to the East Montana Detention Facility. This place is essentially a prison in the middle of the desert, and the majority of the detainees here get deported. My family and I interviewed a dozen immigration attorneys around the country to help my aunt, and we decided to hire Kevin Raica, an attorney with Kriezelman Burton and Associates.…
Our case was very difficult, and at times it felt like there was no way out. My wife was detained for a long period of time, and it was an extremely challenging experience for our family. Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC truly changed our situation. I would especially like to thank our attorney, Brittni Rivera, as well as Natalia. They were attentive, honest, and always ready to help. It was…
I cannot recommend Kevin Raica highly enough. He helped me successfully obtain my U.S. green card, and the entire process was smooth and stress-free because of his expertise and dedication. From start to finish, Kevin was professional, organized, and extremely knowledgeable about immigration law. He made sure every document was prepared correctly and took the time to explain each step clearly. Anytime I had questions, he responded promptly and made…
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