Family Immigration Lawyers Chicago

Family Immigration Lawyers Chicago

At Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC, we understand the profound significance of family and the critical role family-based immigration plays in reuniting loved ones across borders. Our mission is to provide legal support to help families in Chicago overcome the challenges of the U.S. immigration process, ensuring their reunification and stability.

What is Family-Based Immigration?

Family-based immigration allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor certain family members to join them in the United States. This process is a vital pathway for keeping families together, fostering unity and emotional well-being. Whether it’s a spouse, child, parent, or sibling, family-based immigration provides the opportunity to bridge the distance and create a future together.

However, navigating immigration laws can be daunting. Each family member’s eligibility, documentation requirements, and application processes vary, making legal guidance essential to avoid delays or denials.

Family-Based Visa Categories

When applying for family-based immigration, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) prioritizes relationships based on legal definitions.

1. Immediate Relatives

Reserved for the closest family ties of U.S. citizens. This includes:

• Spouses of U.S. citizens
• Unmarried children under 21 years of age
• Parents of U.S. citizens (if the citizen sponsor is 21 years or older)

Immediate relatives do not face annual numerical limits, making their applications generally faster.

2. Family Preference Visas

Available for both U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, these visas are divided into preference categories and subject to annual caps:

• F1 (First Preference): Unmarried adult children (21 or older) of U.S. citizens
• F2A (Second Preference): Spouses and unmarried children (under 21) of permanent residents
• F2B: Unmarried adult children of permanent residents
• F3: Married children of U.S. citizens
• F4: Siblings of U.S. citizens (the citizen sponsor must be 21 years or older)

Processing times for family preference visas vary based on visa availability, which can often mean long waiting periods.

Why Choose Legal Support?

Family-based immigration cases involve numerous forms, strict deadlines, and supporting documents that must meet specific requirements. Even minor errors can cause significant delays or denial. Furthermore, many applicants encounter unique challenges such as inadmissibility issues, long processing backlogs, or visa quotas, making the process even more complex.

This is where the guidance of Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC becomes invaluable. With nearly five decades of experience, our firm guides families through the intricacies of the system. Whether you’re filing marriage-based petitions, reuniting with children, sponsoring parents, or assisting siblings, we ensure the process is managed with the utmost care.

Our Commitment to Your Family

At Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC, we are more than legal professionals—we are compassionate advocates for your family. Our attorneys work tirelessly to stay updated on immigration policy changes, offering strategic and tailored solutions to meet your family’s unique needs. From initial consultations to approval, we are by your side every step of the way.

Reuniting with your loved ones is too important to leave to chance. Contact our Chicago family immigration lawyers today to discuss your case with one of our experienced attorneys. We will help make your family’s dream of being together a reality.