As an immigrant in Chicago, you and your family could benefit from the services of a Chicago family immigration lawyer at Godoy Law Office.
Our knowledgeable and compassionate immigration attorneys can help you understand immigration laws and eligibility requirements, assist with visa and residency applications, communicate with the government on your behalf, and represent you in court during immigration proceedings.
There are two types of family-based immigration visas you could apply for. The first is for the immediate relatives of US citizens, including the spouses, parents, or children under 21 and unmarried. There is no limit on the number of people who can obtain an immediate relative visa.
Additionally, some immigrants seek Family Preference for Immigrant Visas. These visas are available to a limited number of people each year, including unmarried or married adult children of US citizens, siblings of citizens, and the spouses and unmarried children of legal permanent residents.
Our Chicago family immigration attorneys provide many types of services for immigrants, including assistance with applying for visas and help gathering the necessary documentation to submit with the applications. Our lawyers can also help you and your family members apply for permanent residency or citizenship. In most cases, an individual can apply for citizenship if they are at least 18 years old and have been a lawful permanent resident for at least 5 years. The residency requirements are reduced to 3 years if the applicant is married to a US citizen.
There are numerous other legal situations that families touched by immigration encounter, including:
Our attorneys can provide you with legal guidance about preparing for interviews with immigration officers, and help you and your family members understand the steps to naturalization.
Some of the reasons families seek the services of our experienced family immigration lawyer in Chicago include:
These are just a few of the many situations that our seasoned team of immigration attorneys at Godoy Law Office handles on behalf of our clients.
Our legal team understands and supports many families’ dreams of immigrating to Chicago and even pursuing US citizenship. While this dream is attainable, the legal process involved in immigration is often long, difficult, and confusing. It is important to have an experienced lawyer on your side to help you overcome the many legal challenges that families often encounter as a result of their immigrant status.
While we are based in Chicago and pleased to offer these services to our neighbors, our family-based immigration services are also available to people across the nation. Contact us today to speak with a Chicago family immigration lawyer about your specific situation and get answers to your legal questions.
