East Chicago Family Immigration Lawyer
East Chicago Family Immigration Lawyer
If you want to get your foreign family member admitted into this country, you will need to file a family immigration visa petition. Like all governmental procedures, the petition, application, and approval process is complicated and often long. Your family member will have the best chance at obtaining a Green Card and the right to stay on a family immigration visa if an experienced attorney is used to navigate the process. Just as an example, the difference between a long wait for a limited number of visas allowed each year and immediate issuance is whether the U.S. sponsor is a citizen or permanent resident. Furthermore, how close the foreign family member is to the U.S. sponsor will also control how the immigration process proceeds. Instead of trying to figure out the nuances of a technical area of law, talk to the family immigration attorneys at Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC, who can help you understand how the system works and how to make the process as efficient as possible. Our East Chicago family immigration attorneys are the resource you need to get through this involved process with minimal issues.
Starting the Immigration Visa Process
Since the family visa immigration system is intended to facilitate the entry of relatives into this country, the first step is determining how immediate the foreign national is, and whether the government considers him/her an immediate family member. This factor will determine whether the family visa will be eligible for immediate issuance, assuming the sponsor is a U.S. citizen, or subject to the preference system like everyone else. Outside of immediate family of U.S. citizens, other family immigration visas are limited to a specific number each year. Thus, depending upon the citizenship status of the sponsor and the degree of relation of the individual applying for a visa, a petition will be processed differently. However, permanent residents who change citizenship status while a petition is pending are eligible to move the petition to a different track.
What You Need to File
The U.S. sponsor initiates a family immigration visa request by filing a Petition for Alien Relative with the federal government. This individual must meet minimum age and residency requirements, as well as prove that he/she is able to financially support the family member. If the petition and supporting documentation is sufficient, and a visa is available, the application will be authorized and the foreign national directed to submit a variety of documents proving who they are, their financial stability, and medical history. Once the application is complete, a medical exam will be ordered, where the applicant will be tested for certain illnesses and possibly administered vaccinations.
Consulate Interview
The final step is to undergo an interview with a local U.S. consulate, who will decide if the applicant meets the criteria the U.S. government applies to foreign nationals seeking green cards. This interview is mandatory and is also usually attended by the U.S. sponsor, attorneys, and other third-party representatives.
Speak to a Family Immigration Attorney
Receiving a visa through the family visa program can take years to complete, so you do not want to get anything wrong from the beginning. Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC will use their knowledge to help you avoid the common pitfalls of immigration applications, and work to get your loved ones here as soon as possible. Contact the East Chicago family immigration firm to schedule a consultation.
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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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