Elkhart County Immigration Attorneys
Elkhart County Immigration Attorneys
For the millions of people that want to immigrate to the United States every year, there are many options available. The most common ways to immigrate to the country are through family-based visas and employment visas. There are numerous different types of visas for each of these categories and they allow people to reunite with loved ones, or help individuals find employment that they are unable to in their own country.Â
Although these are sometimes very appropriate ways to enter the country, there are two other ways that are just as essential but do not always garner the same type of attention. These types of immigration are for individuals seeking asylum status, and those seeking refugee status. Unfortunately, restrictions for individuals seeking these types of immigration are very strict. An Elkhart County immigration attorney can help individuals with these applications so they secure the protection they need.
Eligibility for Securing Asylum Status
Individuals that are granted asylum status are legally allowed to enter and remain in the United States. Individuals that wish to obtain this status must meet certain eligibility requirements. Individuals must:
- Have a fear of prosecution, or have already been prosecuted in their home country based on their political opinion, race, religion, nationality, or participation with certain groups or organizations,
- Apply for asylum status within one year of arriving in the United States,
- Not have assisted, ordered, or participated in the persecution of another individual based on their race, religion, participation with certain groups, nationality, or political opinion
- Not have committed a serious crime,
- Not pose a threat to the security of the United States
As long as immigrants meet these eligibility requirements, they can apply for asylum status, even if they are facing deportation.
Eligibility for Securing Refugee Status
Like asylum seekers, refugees are also individuals that have faced or are in fear of facing prosecution in their home country due to their race, political opinion, nationality, religion, or participation in certain organizations. To be eligible for refugee status, individuals must:
- Have been outside of the country at the time they applied for refugee status,
- Not have primarily financial motivations for entering the United States, and
- Be considered admissible to the country under the law
In addition to these requirements for refugees, there are also three different priority categories for refugees. Priority 1 applicants are individuals that have been referred to the United States by organizations such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees or the United States embassy. Priority 2 individuals are those that are of special humanitarian concern, and Priority 3 individuals are individuals that have relatives legally living in the United States.
Our Illinois Immigration Attorneys can Help with Your Application
If you need to apply for immigration or refugee status, it is important that you speak to an Elkhart County immigration attorney. At Kriezelman, Burton & Associates, we understand the eligibility requirements and can help you determine the best way to obtain legal immigration status in the United States. Call us today or contact us online to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys and to learn more about how we can help.
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I am incredibly grateful to Mr. Burton for his outstanding legal assistance in my immigration case, from my first consultation he heard me patiently demonstrating exceptional professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to my case. Immigration process can be overwhelming and stressful, but he and his team provided clear guidance every step of the way, always answering my questions promptly and reassuring me with their deep expertise. Thanks to their…
I had an outstanding experience working with Brittni Rivera. From our very first consultation, she demonstrated deep expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for my case. Navigating immigration processes can be incredibly stressful, but Brittni made the entire journey much more manageable and transparent. She were always responsive to my questions, provided clear guidance at every step, and never made me feel like just another case. Thanks to her hard work…
Highly recommend this firm. I had the pleasure of working with Lauren McClure and she is absolutely the best. She was very helpful and walked me through every step of the process, she is patient and she got the job done. I am very grateful with her and her team for helping me with the process of my case. Thank you so much.
I have worked with Kevin Raica for my VAWA application. Let me tell you he has been AMAZING. Unlike other lawyers Kevin has always went above and beyond for me. Kevin is not in it for the money he is in it to HELP people and make a difference. He has walked me through the entire process and always answers any questions I have no matter what. This law firm…
The attorney is an excellent person and very professional. I am very grateful to the entire team—they are attentive to everything, and I consider her the best in all of the U.S. Thank you once again for everything.
Mr. Burton helped my mother with her case. He was always polite, clear, and always answered my questions in a professional and diligent manner. Our case ran smoothly, and we never ran into any issues. I also want to greatly thank the paralegal that also managed my case, Stephanie Nunez, she was always willing and very helpful with my mother, a genuinely good person. I will forever recommend Justin and…
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Mr. Justin Burton! He is an outstanding specialist in his field and an attorney who quite literally changed our family’s life. Mr. Burton demonstrated a highly professional approach and exceptional dedication to our case. He stands out for his extensive knowledge of immigration law and, beyond that, is a person of great integrity. I can wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Justin Burton and…
I would like to start this review with a big thank you for the immigration lawyer, Nicole Provax, who has done a successful and amazing work on my dad’s case! She was dedicated in walking us through the whole process, keeping excellent communication with us, and despite the little hurdles that came up along the way, she was able to get the case to continue progressing! I’m forever grateful of…
I had the pleasure of having Brittni Rivera as our attorney working on our immigration green card process for my Husband and I .... from beginning to the end.. the best most professional guidance you could ask for. I highly recommend her ... and Donald Rogers too.. thanks again for all your help.
We had the pleasure of having Justin Burton on my parents case. From the moment we reached out, his staff was incredibly welcoming and took the time to really listen to our concerns. We never felt rushed or like just another case, Justin made sure we understood every step of the process and answered all our questions with patience and clarity. What really impressed us was how Justin and staff…
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