Family-Based Immigration - Chicago, Illinois Attorney
Sponsor Visas - Permanent Residency Visas

Are you a U.S. citizen or lawful resident who wants to sponsor your foreign-born spouse or other family member for permanent residency?

Do you need help preparing for I-130 Immigrant Petition for Family Member or preparing for your immigrant visa interview?

The Chicago, Illinois immigration law firm of Badia-Tavas Law Group, Ltd. has 12 years of experience assisting clients who are looking for help in getting immigrant visas and permanent residency for their spouses, children or other family members. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has many rules regarding who is eligible for an immigrant visa through family sponsorship and for adjustment of status to permanent residency in the U.S.. Currently, only immediate relatives who are spouses, parents, or unmarried children under the age of 21 are not subject to backlogs in the family-based immigrant visa quota. They may file directly with the USCIS provided they made a lawful entry into the U.S. or qualify under 245(i) of the INA. If they do not meet these qualifications, then another process is involved at the U.S. Consulate in their home country.

Many factors need to be taken into account when filing for a permanent residency visa for a qualified family member, such as:

• The relationship between the family members (whether it is an immediate relative or not)
• If the sponsor is a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident
• The country of citizenship of the qualified family member
• Whether the U.S. citizen or permanent resident sponsor can meet the financial requirements to support the required Affidavit of Support standards
• Whether the relative has previously been deported, excluded or committed acts deemed inadmissible

In the United States, we understand the importance of keeping families together. When you contact our attorney specialized in permanent residency for family based cases for advice, you can count on getting experienced counsel that will make the immigration process as smooth as possible. Our immigration lawyer has helped many clients through the final stages of the permanent residency process, whether through Consular Processing abroad or the Adjustment of Status in the U.S.

We Can Help You Prepare for the Interviews

If you are a U.S. citizen wishing to sponsor a foreign-born spouse, child or parent for permanent residency, you must prove your bonafide relationship and financial ability to support them. For sponsorship based on a marriage to a U.S. citizen, you must present joint assets such bank accounts, ulitity and credit card bills, title to property, joint insurance as well as 3 years of tax returns, family photos, and even your children in an effort to show the validity of your marriage. The immigration officials are required to evaluate the documents to determine the validity of a marriage. It is a criminal offense to falsely marry a U.S. citizen for purposes of obtaining a green card. They USCIS officerwill also evaluate your interaction as a family or couple. Thus, it is very important to be fully prepared for the interview.

We understand that you might be nervous during the interview, and any language barrier will just add to your stress. When you contact our Chicago immigration law firm for assistance with this family based immigration case, our immigration lawyer will help you prepare for the interview and become more comfortable by going over the likely questions.

Contact our Immigration Law Firm Today for a Consultation

If you need experienced legal advice regarding permanent residency visas and other family immigration issues, contact our Chicago immigration attorney at the Badia-Tavas Law Group, Ltd., today. In our effort to keep costs low, we charge only $100 per hour for the initial consultation. Most visa services have a fixed amount for attorney's fees. Se Habla Español.