Joliet Immigration Attorneys
Joliet Immigration Attorneys With 40 Years of Experience
Many people strive to move to the United States to make a better life for them and their families, and while several individuals are successful in their immigration efforts, just as many, if not more, are not. The United States immigration process is long and complicated, and it can take years just to receive a final decision. If the final decision is a denial, a person will either have to start the years’ long process over, or give up on their dream entirely. Neither option is favorable.
At Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC, our Joliet immigration lawyers have dedicated a majority of their lives to helping individuals obtain the U.S. citizenship status they need to live, work, go to school, and be happy in the Land of the Free. Our thorough knowledge of immigration law, combined with our dedication to continuing education on the subject, have enabled us to provide the best representation possible to our clients. If you or a loved one needs help navigating the complex waters of immigration law, reach out to our law firm to schedule a private consultation today.
Ways of Obtaining U.S. Citizenship
U.S. citizenship may be obtained in one of three ways. Below is a brief explanation of the different ways that you or a loved one can gain American residency: Â
- Birth: If a person is born in the United States, they are automatically a citizen. This is the case even if neither parent is a U.S. citizen. An individual may also be born a citizen if they are born outside of the U.S. and at least one parent is an American citizen.
- Child Citizenship Act: A person can obtain citizenship status if they meet the requirements set forth by the Child Citizenship Act, which went into effect in 2001. If the child meets these requirements, he or she is automatically an American resident, even if he or she did not go through the naturalization process and if neither parent is a citizen.
- Naturalization: Naturalization is the process of a non-American becoming an American citizen by meeting the requirements set forth by U.S. law. Some requirements include age, residence, moral character, knowledge of the U.S. government and U.S. history, residence, and the ability to speak English.
Most immigrants become citizens via the naturalization process. However, many permanent residents become citizenships because they meet certain conditions, the two most important of which are their continuing residency within our country’s borders and a good moral character.
Why Work With a Joliet Immigration Attorney
If you or a loved one is trying to become an American citizen, or even if you just hope to obtain a visa for an extended period of time, it would be in your best interests to work with a Joliet immigration lawyer. Though not mandatory, a knowledgeable lawyer can assist you in the following areas:
- Deportation Defense
- Visa Application Assistance and Denials
- Investor Visas
- Green Cards
- Violence Against Women Act
- Immigration Appeals
- Family-Based Immigration
- Trader Visas
- Employer Compliance
- Deferred Action & DACA
- Political Asylum
- Visas for Crime Victims
Though our office is located in Chicago, our Joliet immigration lawyers are willing to travel throughout the country to any immigration office or court to assist you with your immigration needs.
Our team at Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC understands immigration law better than most, and they have the experience necessary to assist you through the process and to a positive outcome. If you want to make it through the immigration process quickly and with as little hassle as possible, reach out to the Joliet immigration lawyers of Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC.
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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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