Grand Rapids Family Immigration Lawyer
Grand Rapids Family Immigration Lawyer
Family immigration is available to certain family members of U.S. citizens and permanent U.S. residents (green card holders). In some circumstances, particular family members such as spouses and children may be able to use family-based immigration if their connection has status as a refugee, political asylee, or U-visa holder. A Grand Rapids family immigration attorney with Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC can answer all of your questions in person to help you better understand this pathway that your loved ones can take toward green card status and U.S. citizenship.
Who is Eligible for Family Immigration?
- Children, parents, spouses, siblings, and certain other relatives of United States Citizens
- Unmarried children and spouses of permanent U.S. residents (green card holders)
- Spouses and children of refugees, U visa holders, and asylum seekers. However, this is the most complex, and least assured, type of family-based immigration.
Family-based immigration gives your loved ones living in another country a priority to legal residency here in the U.S. with you. For family members living in the U.S. without documentation, family-based immigration is their only pathway to living legally.
Family Immigration is the Only Pathway that Currently Undocumented Immigrants Have for Legal Residency
The immigrant percentage of the U.S. population is close to its historic high, according to the Pew Research Center, as immigrants now comprise 13.5% of the population. About a quarter of those individuals are living here without documentation—all of whom are at great risk of being detained and deported, considering the current hostile political climate towards immigrants. In order to protect your loved ones who are not here legally with green card status, U.S. citizenship, or refugee or asylee status, your only option is often family-based immigration. Family-based immigration is the only pathway that your loved ones have to be granted legal residency if they are already here in the United States without documentation.
Family-Based Immigration May Soon be Attacked: Take Action Now Before it is Too Late
Under the Trump Administration, there is a renewed attempt to shift immigration priorities away from family-based immigration that reunifies loved ones, and toward a point-based system, according to the Pew Research Institute. This point-based system would give priority to those with higher levels of education and employment qualifications. What does this mean for you and your family? It is best to act sooner rather than putting it off for additional months or years, as U.S. immigration policy and laws seem to be in constant flux.
Call a Grand Rapids Family Immigration Attorney
To find out if family immigration is an option for you or your loved ones, contact the Grand Rapids family immigration attorneys of Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC. Call us today at 312-332-2550 to schedule a free consultation.
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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…
Great experience with this attorney office. They helped me with my I-751 waiver after divorce. Kevin was very professional, and supported me through the interview. Everything went smoothly and my case was approved. Highly recommend!
We contacted Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC, based on a recommendation, when my wife was detained by ICE. Attorney Khiabett Osuna handled our case, and it turned out to be the right choice. From the very beginning, she proved herself to be a caring and competent professional, clearly explaining the process. You can tell she's truly invested in each case and achieving results for her clients. We've also heard of…
I would like to express my gratitude to Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC, and especially to attorney Khiabett Osuna, who handled my case. I contacted them based on a recommendation and have never regretted it. From the very beginning, she demonstrated high professionalism. I could tell she was genuinely committed to the outcome and was doing everything possible to protect her client.
Mr. Kriezelman, Mr. Burton and Ms. Erin Cobb, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for handling my case. Your knowledge and dedication to my case is truly appreciated. Thank you.
I highly recommend Brittni Rivera. We are very grateful to her and the entire team at Kriezelman Burton & Associates. Your dedication, responsiveness, and compassion made an enormous difference during an incredibly difficult time. Serving as the liaison between Brittni Rivera and our friend in ICE detention, I saw firsthand how tirelessly she worked guiding us through the process, answering every question, and never losing sight of the humanity at…
Andrea C. Ochoa is truly the best of the best. ❤️ Our family went through one of the most difficult and frightening experiences of our lives when Feruz was detained by ICE. We felt lost, scared, and unsure of what would happen next. From the very beginning, Andrea brought us not only her professionalism and deep legal knowledge, but also something even more important — hope. She guided us through…
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