Green Card Immigration Lawyer Chicago
Green Card Immigration Lawyer Chicago
Many people seek green cards if they are in the U.S. on some other temporary visa or want to come to work and live in the U.S. indefinitely. At Kriezelman Burton & Associates, we have experienced immigration attorneys who help clients in the Chicago area with obtaining green cards for themselves or for their loved ones. We are based in Chicago, but also take cases in Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, and across the U.S.
Having a green card is beneficial for many non-US citizens. This is because a green card holder enjoys the same rights and privileges as a US citizen except the right to vote and ineligibility for consideration in certain federal government positions.Â
The Green Card Application Process
Applying for a green card, like everything else one seeks from the government, requires one to go through a bureaucratic process, which can be long and tedious. Green card applications are, for the most part, processed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The agency is known for long delays in processing because of the voluminous number of cases they process daily and given the limits on green cards that can be issued each year.
To avoid even longer delays or denial of your petition or application, it is in your interest to have an immigration attorney to help you in navigating the complex immigration system by making sure the paperwork filed in your case is accurate and complete.Â
The green card application process requires taking several steps:
- Petition. Applying for a green card starts with someone sponsoring you unless you are eligible to sponsor yourself. Sponsoring simply means someone or an entity filing a petition to have you get a green card based on your family or employment relationship with them. The relationship can be a qualifying family member, such as a husband or wife in a family-based immigration or an American employer for employment-based immigration.Â
- Application. If the petition filed by your sponsor (or yourself) is approved, then you can apply for a green card based on that approved petition. In some cases, you can file the application for a green card at the same time the petition is filed, which speeds up the process. However, concurrent filing is only possible in cases where a visa is immediately available.Â
- Interview. At some point after your petition or application is received, and after your fingerprints and biometrics have been taken, you will receive an interview notice. When you go for your interview, an interview will be conducted to verify information and documents in your case. A decision will then be made to approve or deny your petition or application after this interview.
If you are applying for a green card and are in the Chicago area, contact us today to schedule an appointment to speak to one of our immigration attorneys. We are based in Chicago, but also accept cases in Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, and across the United States.
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We are incredibly grateful for the guidance and support we received from Kriezelman Burton & Associates during our family’s Green Card petition process. We had a very complicated case that several other lawyers could not take on, but that was not the case with Kriezelman Burton & Associates. From the beginning, our Attorney Mr. Kevin Raica made us feel heard, supported, and confident that our case was in good hands.…
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I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my attorney, Kevin Raica, for his incredible professionalism, dedication, and genuine care🙏🏻 My case was extremely complicated, It felt like everything was lost and there was no way to fix it. But Kevin did the impossible — he managed to reopen my case, restore everything, and lead it to a successful result at the interview. His persistence, deep knowledge, responsibility, and…
I had a great experience working with Matthew Kriezelman and Kamila Lada. They were professional, knowledgeable, and truly cared about my case. They always took the time to answer my questions and kept me informed every step of the way. Their kindness and attention to detail made a stressful process so much easier. I’m very grateful for their help and highly recommend them.
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I had the pleasure of working with attorney Khiabett Osuna and Rafael. They were knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cared about my case from start to finish. They were both very kind and every question I had was answered promptly, and they always made me feel supported and informed. Their attention to detail and compassion made a stressful process so much easier. I’m beyond grateful for their hard work and highly…
I had a wonderful experience working with Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC. From start to finish, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to guiding me through every step of the process. They made what could have been a stressful situation feel smooth and manageable, always answering questions quickly and keeping me updated. I especially want to thank Khabit for his outstanding support—he was patient, detail-oriented, and went above…
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We worked with Kevin Raica from Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC, and I can confidently say he went above and beyond for us. Our process was very long and at times overwhelming, but Kevin guided us every step of the way with professionalism, patience, and dedication. He was always available to answer our questions, explained everything clearly, and made sure we understood our options at each stage. What stood out…
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