Chicago Immigration Lawyers
Chicago Immigration Lawyers
U.S. immigration law and the rules and regulations that implement the law and other policies are so complex, even for applying for basic benefits such as a work permit. To successfully navigate the system and get the benefit or services you need from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you will need the best Chicago Immigration Lawyer, and we have that and more at Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC. We are based in Chicago but also take cases in Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
What a Chicago Immigration Lawyer Can Do for You
U.S. immigration can be classified into two general categories: attempting to get a visa to come to the U.S. or, if already in the U.S., finding ways to remain in the U.S. legally or making one legal if already out of status.
In the first instance, namely, attempting to get a visa to enter the U.S., this is done at a U.S. embassy in the country the applicant lives or at the nearest U.S. consulate. Visas applied for are typically nonimmigrant or temporary visas, of which there are many, ranging almost the entire alphabet. The most common are B1/B2, E, F, H, and L visas.Â
Each one of these visas has its own unique requirements for which approval is not easy, but our experienced business and employment immigration lawyers at Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC have the skills and experience to get the job done successfully for those who retain us.
The other category of visas applied for at U.S. embassies and consulates is green cards, and this is typically for those with U.S. citizen or permanent resident relatives in the U.S. who have filed papers for them to apply for their green cards at the embassies or consulates once the visa petitions are approved.
In some cases, however, the relatives filed for are in the U.S., but the law requires that they complete the green card application process through consular processing, meaning they must leave the U.S. to complete the process at a U.S. embassy or consulate in their native countries or one nearest to them.Â
There are risks involved in this, including the potential for being barred from returning to the U.S. – even with an approved visa petition. It is imperative if you are in that situation to consult an experienced immigration attorney before embarking on your journey for consular processing.
Maintaining or Reinstating Immigration Status
Although a green card is formally known as “lawful permanent resident” (LPR) status, there is nothing permanent about it. If you are a green card holder and commit certain crimes, your green card will be yanked, and you will be deported if those convictions warrant deportation. Should you or a loved one be facing deportation on this or other grounds, our experienced removal and deportation lawyers are here and ready to help you fend off the deportation.
If you are not facing deportation but are out of status, you may have options to regain your immigration status. That, too, we have experienced immigration lawyers who can help, ditto if you are in status but your status is about to expire. We can help you find other statuses you can change your status to, including applying for a green card if we determine that there is a basis to apply for one.
Seek Assistance from a Chicago Immigration Lawyer
If you need help with any immigration problem or issue, contact Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC today to schedule an appointment to learn how we can help you meet your immigration needs.
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What Our Clients Say
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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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