Immigration Lawyer Chicago

Immigration is a very specialized and complex area of law.  It is important to retain an attorney who is familiar with the frequently changing laws.   At Madison Group, our experienced attorneys can assist you in obtaining visas, securing greencards, and filing for your citizenship.  Contact us today to set up an appointment for a consultation. 

Immigration Services:  (Contact us now for an evaluation at 312-251-6005)

GREENCARDS

Family-Based Immigration:

Sponsor your relative for a greencard with an i-130 Petition for Alien Relative (family based immigration). 

In your order to be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

·         U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident.

·         Willing to sponsor your relative for permanent residency

·         Ability to financially support your relative.

U.S. Citizens may sponsor the following relatives:

• Husband, wife, or unmarried children under the age of 21 years of age.
• Parent(s) (if you are at least 21 years of age)
• Unmarried son or daughter over the age of 21.
• Married son or daughter of any age.
• Brothers or sisters, if you are at least 21 years of age.

Greencard Holder (lawful permanent resident) may sponsor the following relatives:

• Husband or wife;
• Unmarried children or adults;          

Read more about Petitions for Alien Relatives.

Employment-Based Immigration:

Sponsor your employee for a greencard with an i-140- Petition for Alien Worker (employment based immigration). In order to be eligible, you must provide evidence of any of the following:

·         Extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics

·         Experience as outstanding university professor or researcher

·         In the past 3 years, 1 year of employment as a multinational executive or manager for the foreign affiliate of the petitioning U.S. company

·         Exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business, 

·         A Masters degree and has been offered employment of which is in the national interest (national interest waiver)  

·         A Masters degree, or a Bachelors degree with 5 years progressive experience  

·         A Bachelors degree or two or more years experience

·         PERMANENT LABOR CERTIFICATION and evidence that the worker qualifies for the position.

Read more about the i-140 Petitions for Alien Workers.

Adjustment of Status (i-485)

If your priority date is current, you may to apply for adjustment to permanent residency if you fall under one of the following categories:

·         You have an approved family based immigration petition, or are filing it concurrently;

·         You have an approved employment based immigration petition, or are filing it concurrently;

·         You entered the US on a K-1, Fiancé Visa, and married that US citizen within 90 days of your date of entry.

·         If you are an asylee or refugee who has been in the US for at least a year after being given asylum or refugee status and still qualify as one.

·         If you received notice from the Department of State that you have won a visa in the Diversity Visa Lottery.

·         If you have continuously resided in the US since before January 1, 1972.

·         If you are a native or citizen of Cuba, and were admitted into the US after January 1, 1959, and thereafter were physically present in the US for at least one year.

Read more about i-485 Adjustments of Status.

VISAS

Employment Visa

H1B Visa.  A US employer can petition for a foreign-born professional to immigration and work legally in the United States. Read more about H1B Visas.

Fiancé Visa

K-1 Fiancé Visa. A US citizen can apply for a fiancé visa which will allow your alien fiancé to immigrate to US and remain here for a period of 90 days.  Read more about K-1 Visas.

Citizenship / Naturalization

Naturalization is the method in which immigrants become US citizens. There are various eligibility requirements in the naturalization process.  Read more about citizenship.

Advance Parole (Travel Documents) and Re-Entry Permits

Some aliens or legal permanent residents will require advance parole or re-entry permits to enter re-enter the United States after traveling abroad.  Read more on Advance Parole.

Employment Authorization
Certain temporary aliens may apply for employment authorization while in the United States. Read more about Employment Authorization.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact us.

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