We are equipped to take any type of immigration-related case including Lawful Permanent Residency (Green Cards – via family-based), Naturalization applications.

Yes; immigration law is a matter of federal law, not state law.  Any immigration lawyer in any state may practice immigration law in any other state in the United States.  However, if your case involves appearances in Immigration Court in a state other than the State of Illinois, we suggest that you retain an experienced immigration attorney who can easily make appearances in that court.

We will routinely keep you informed of significant developments in your case. We also encourage you to contact us by phone or e-mail at any time with questions and we will promptly reply.

A sponsor must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident who is at least 18 years old and generally live within the United States or U.S. territory, with certain exceptions.

No, you cannot. As a lawful permanent resident, you are not eligible to petition to bring your parents to live and work permanently in the United States.

No. It may take from three months to two years to complete the green card process.

Yes, but you need a co-sponsor to complete an Affidavit of Support.

Yes, this may be possible. Your family member may be able to get his/her green card in the U.S. or through a U.S. Consulate abroad. Each case is different, and we must evaluate your unique circumstances before giving legal advice.

Currently, green cards are valid for 10 years, or two years in the case of a conditional resident. The green card must be renewed before it expires.

Eligibility depends upon a number of factors. Generally, a person will have had to be a lawful permanent resident for 5 years in order to apply (or 3 years based upon marriage to a U.S. Citizen). Contact an immigration attorney to formulate the best strategy for your unique circumstances and to give you peace of mind that you are correctly following all procedures.

Under the provisions of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the U.S. provides visas for men and women and their children who are the victims of an abusive relationship. By consulting with an immigration attorney, you will have an adviser who is experienced in immigration law and will provide you an honest assessment of your eligibility for relief and who will personally handle your immigration case.

It is important that you respond timely to the request with the desired information. We would be happy to set up a consultation with you to determine the course of action for the response.

Not all arrests or criminal charges can affect your immigration status. However, some criminal convictions can and will affect your immigration status.

You may be able to receive expedited Naturalization, but there are a number of other requirements you must meet in addition to being the spouse of a U.S. citizen military member. For example, you must declare that you will live with your spouse abroad (where s/he is deployed) for at least one year. Not all spouses are eligible to live with their deployed military spouses, since many are located on ships, submarines, etc.

The transfer process depends on the stage of the Immigrant Visa. If the case is at a U.S. embassy or consulate, the potential gaining U.S. embassy or consulate has to be contacted in writing to request a transfer of your case. If your petition is being processed at the National Visa Center (NVC), then you have to contact the NVC to request the transfer. You must attach proof of eligibility (citizenship/legal residency in the requested country or other documentation) to the request for transfer. Reach out to us and we will guide you with the transfer process.