tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77080884912127297382024-03-07T21:49:26.590-08:00Oak Lawn Immigration AttorneyThis blog is about Immigration Law. It is written by Jonathan W. Cole, an immigration attorney in Oak Lawn, IL. It covers everything from tourist visas to the naturalization process. If you want to know about your immigration status, this is the place to find out.soloman17http://www.blogger.com/profile/07241881197721262073noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708088491212729738.post-481277839230531722012-10-18T13:30:00.000-07:002012-10-18T13:30:56.790-07:00Oak Lawn Immigration Attorney | Lawful Permanent Residence or LPR Application<br />
The most often asked question that an attorney receives regarding immigration is about the application for Lawful Permanent Residence. Many individuals prefer to this as a green card application. The application for Lawful Permanent Residence status or LPR status can be granted in one of a number of ways. You can apply for lawful permanent resident status based upon a family relationship, employment, asylum, for legalization for set group of people by an act of Congress. Most individuals use the family relationship status as the basis for their application as an LPR. Many individuals have their LPR requests denied because of improper applications or a lack of proper evidence supporting their application. Immigration attorneys will tell you they receive a good number of phone calls from individuals who are now having problems with USCIS because of improper applications or lack of proper evidence. Improper petition can create harsh consequences for the applicant and he may suffer a penalty period as a result of the improper application. Application for LPR status starts with the petition. The most common petition is a family petition. Under a family petition you'll need a family member to sponsor your application. In fact, the family member is treated as the actual application. For family-based immigrants there are five categories of applications. The best category to fall under is called an "immediate relative". As an immediate relative you are given the preferential option of adjusting your status. The main benefit of adjusting your status is that you can be physically present in the United States and still receive an approval on your LPR application which will allow your status to be adjusted to a lawful permanent resident.<br />
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After the "immediate relative" category comes the traditional preference categories for family based immigrants. The first preference category includes unmarried sons and daughters of US citizens. The second preference category include spouses and children of LPR's, and unmarried sons and daughters of LPR's. The third preference category includes married sons and daughters of US citizens. Finally, the fourth preference category includes brothers and sisters of US citizens. These four preference categories are used to determine when a visa will become "immediately available" for the individual applying. The preference category uses a concept called "priority date" in which the individuals application will be set as the applicant's priority date and that individual would have to wait until his priority date becomes currents in order for his application to be ready to proceed. For information on what priority dates our current for which category the Department of State posts on their website the current priority date statuses.<br />
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If you believe you have a family member would like to apply for LPR status and need assistance contact the <a href="http://jwcolelaw.com/immigrationlaw.php">Law Office of Jonathan W. Cole</a> at 708-529-7794 and schedule a free consultation to speak with an <a href="http://jwcolelaw.com/">immigration attorney</a> to assist you with your application. LPR applications can be difficult and confusing to do not risk your chances of receiving the benefits of lawful permanent resident status by fumbling through the application alone.<br />
soloman17http://www.blogger.com/profile/07241881197721262073noreply@blogger.com05013 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA41.7198563 -87.746257141.713930299999994 -87.75617059999999 41.7257823 -87.7363436tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708088491212729738.post-52368143511912907872012-10-15T15:07:00.003-07:002012-10-15T15:07:42.351-07:00Oak Lawn Immigration Attorney | Deferred Action Education Requirement<br />
The program DACA or (<a href="http://jwcolelaw.com/immigrationlaw.php">Deferred Action or Childhood Arrivals</a>) has found itself up against a major barrier. This barrier is in regards to the educational requirements which is a key fertile in immigrants obtaining a "legitimate status" under DACA. It is estimated that 350,000 youths are not eligible for DACA because the barriers to the educational requirements are simply too high. Many applicants are attempting to get their GED but are unable to or two major reasons. The first reason is that the GED program is cost prohibitive. Many applicants have an out-of-pocket cost of $4000 for one year in the GED program. This costs is way beyond the means of many individuals were brought to this country at a young age and now are in a low income bracket as a result of not being eligible for work authorization and forced to work in a cash basis system. The second major roadblock for individuals in regards to the education requirement, is a lack of availability of GED programs that have available slots for individuals in this predicament. Many GED programs are either blocked or not reserved or maintain slots for individuals who are undocumented. As a result, many individuals who qualify for DACA cannot gain enrollment in GED courses.<br />
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An additional complication is the lack of many applicants ability to speak English in a proficient manner. Some states have allowed GED programs and the GED tests to be completed in Spanish, but not all states. This presents a major problem <a href="http://jwcolelaw.com/immigrationlaw.php">DACA</a> applicants would like to get their GED and move on through a DACA application. Of the 1.7 million undocumented immigrants were eligible for deferred action between 320,002 to 350,000 may not meet the education requirement. One major problem of the educational acquirement that DACA insists upon is that it creates a substantial burden on the poorest of the poor. Many individuals who are unable to afford the GED requirements cannot qualify for DACA because they cannot afford the GED program, college, or other education. There is a disproportionate number of individuals who would qualify for DACA otherwise, but cannot afford to complete their GED and therefore are ineligible for DACA. Deferred Action is therefore "a program for rich undocumented aliens" and not a program that would benefit the undocumented poor.<br />
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If you believe you may qualify for <a href="http://jwcolelaw.com/immigrationlaw.php">Deferred Action</a> and would like to speak with an attorney who is knowledgeable on the subject, please do not hesitate to contact<br />
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5013 W. 95th St.<br />
Oak lawn, IL 60453<br />
708-529-7794<br />
www.JWColeLaw.com<br />
soloman17http://www.blogger.com/profile/07241881197721262073noreply@blogger.com05013 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA41.7198563 -87.746257141.716893299999995 -87.7512136 41.7228193 -87.741300599999988tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708088491212729738.post-91099673550090577552012-09-25T15:14:00.000-07:002012-09-25T15:14:19.078-07:00Oak Lawn Immigration Attorney - Is "Illegal Immigrants" a Taboo Word?<br />
The term "illegal immigrant" is the controversial term for many years. This term is brought up feelings that have offended some and rallied others. Like most things there are two sides to the coin. On the one side, the term "illegal immigrants" has been intended to be derogatory and degrading. Individuals who use the term "illegal immigrants" to dehumanize individuals will come into the country through an unauthorized checkpoint or individuals who've overstayed their visa requirements. The dehumanization of "illegal immigrants" has come about for two reasons. The first reason is to garner support for political purposes. Those hoping to alter the immigration policy of the United States, use the term "illegal immigrants" for their own political benefit so that it appears the damage being done this individuals who do not matter. The attempt to dehumanize "illegal immigrants" is an attempt to appear that there are no individual suffering from deportation or, that those who suffer from deportation to not have a say in the matter because of their actions in the first place. As a result, those being deported have gotten what they deserve.<br />
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The second usage of the term "illegal immigrants" is an attempt to properly classify this group of people so they can be categorized and placed into a class. One main problem with categorizing this class of individual is that any term could eventually become derogatory and the most accurate classification difficult to ascertain. The term illegal immigrants first refers to, someone who enter the country for an unauthorized checkpoint or second is overstayed their visa. The term immigrant, the first to someone who intends to stay within the country or make the United States their home. The basic thought for an immigrant is that they have the intention to reside within the country, which differentiates them from a tourist who only intends to remain within the country for a short period of time. Many other terms such as, "undocumented aliens" have been tossed around. The term "undocumented aliens" I said to be less derogatory, but that is most likely because it is not common phrase of the moment. Categorization of people were in illegal status or an undocumented status of the moment is important for a number of reasons. The main reason this is important so that that class of individuals have legislation that will move their position forward towards a possible naturalization or lawful permanent resident status. Additionally, the classification of individuals into a class will allow statisticians and economists to more accurately reflect their impact throughout the country. By identifying the impact of undocumented or illegal individuals brought the country, the United States and its citizens better determine the impact they will have on the economy, the social welfare state, and the society in general. It is important that we can classify individuals so that we can accurately determine their numbers and provide for them in whatever manner we deem most unofficial for America and the individuals within the class.<br />
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Whatever term eventually wins out will have to create a balance between political correctness, accuracy, and efficiency. With any classification of the group of people, there is always a risk that the classification itself become derogatory. This is particularly true when classifying individuals based on race, creed, national origin. It seems that whenever a classification of individuals appears some faction of society always tries to attach a negative connotation to it. With the term "illegal immigrants" the group of individuals who make up this class are a unique set of characters. The reason for this is that the "illegal immigrants" consist of a multitude of races, creeds, and national origins. By having such a diverse group of individuals make up this class, the derogatory feature that a subgroup of society intends to attach to the term "illegal immigrants" is more difficult to attribute to any individual who falls within that class than would be to someone who falls under a class based upon, for example, say race. The primary reason for this is that individuals who fall within this class are not easily identifiable based upon skin color or facial features. It is difficult to determine who may fall into this class without knowing the background of that individual or the supporting identification may have determine whether they fall into that class or not. In fact, the only way to determine if someone falls within that class is to ask for papers or documentation. The mere fact that someone can enter into the class or, by contrast, the class by the application to a government entity makes the class unique. The unfortunate part is that many people are grouped into this class would not otherwise be based upon a preconceived notion that their race, creed, or national origin would put them into this class. This unfortunately improperly classifies many individuals as "illegal immigrants" who are either not illegal immigrants, but legal immigrants, or individuals were not even immigrants at all. People might be classified this way based upon the color of their skin, even if they were US-born national. However this term ends up being portrayed, you can be sure of one thing. Political groups will make this a hot button issue for the upcoming election and probably for many years to come. I welcome your thoughts and ideas in the comments section below, and look forward to seeing how this term is categorizing the future.<br />
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If you know someone was looking for help with applying to improve their <a href="http://jwcolelaw.com/immigrationlaw.php">immigration status</a>, the Law Office of Jonathan W. Cole would be happy to assist anyone with their applications to USCIS. For more information, contact the Law Office of Jonathan W Cole at the information below;<br />
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<a href="http://www.jwcolelaw.com/">The Law Office of Jonathan W Cole</a><br />
5013 W. 95th St.<br />
Oak lawn IL 60453<br />
www.JWColeLaw.com<br />
708-529-7794<br />
soloman17http://www.blogger.com/profile/07241881197721262073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708088491212729738.post-88694454238228643042012-09-03T12:49:00.004-07:002012-09-03T12:49:43.659-07:00Oak Lawn Immigration | Deferred Action ApplicationDeferred action has been available for a couple of weeks now and there are some things that have been learned through the process that will make second wave applicants life easier than first wave applicants. Since deferred action became available, the Law Office has processed applications for individuals all over the south side of Chicago. Individuals who qualify have been able to take advantage of the benefits that deferred action has been able to afford. The primary benefit of deferred action is the ability to live free of fear of deportation for the two year period that your application is granted. Additionally, you will be eligible for for work authorization. Individuals from Palos Heights, Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park, Alsip, Blue Island, and Bridgeview have all been able to take advantage of this new benefit to immigrants. As a result of the experienced gained through the first wave of deferred action applications, immigration attorneys are providing even better services to the second wave of deferred action applicants.<br />
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If you are in the the south suburbs of Chicago or on the south side of Chicago. Call the Law Office of Jonathan W. Cole.<br />
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5013 W. 95th St.<br />
Oak Lawn, IL 60453<br />
708-529-7794<br />
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<b>THE LAW OFFICE OF JONATHAN W. COLE WELCOMES DEFERRED ACTION ANNOUNCEMENT, WARN OF POTENTIAL FRAUD BY SO-CALLED "NOTARIOS"</b></div>
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<b>OAK LAWN, ILLINOIS</b> - THE LAW OFFICE OF JONATHAN W. COLE welcomed the Administration's recent announcement that younger immigrants may be eligible for "Deferred Action" and work authorization. The policy will grant qualified immigrants the opportunity to live free from fear of deportation and allow them to work legally. This exciting new development brings hope to immigrants and their families. It is not, however, a permanent fix and does not grant permanent legal status to anyone.</div>
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The deferred action offer will be available to those in proceedings, those with final removal orders, as well as to those who apply affirmatively.</div>
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The Administration is not yet accepting applications for this action. Within sixty days - by the middle of August - the Administration expects to issue guidance and information about how eligible individuals can request deferred action and work authorization.</div>
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Unfortunately, this policy may open the door for fraud and deception by so-called "Notarios." In the United States, notarios have no legal background and cannot legally practice law or represent you. Anyone claiming they can submit an application or charging a fee for applying for deferred action should NOT be trusted until the process has been announced by the federal government. An immigrant's case can be delayed by notarios acting in bad faith, resulting in penalties and even deportation.</div>
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For more information, contact your the Law Office of Jonathan W. Cole at jwcolelaw.com or 708-529-7794.</div>soloman17http://www.blogger.com/profile/07241881197721262073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708088491212729738.post-46613286239834719822011-09-07T16:04:00.000-07:002011-09-07T16:08:40.553-07:00Oak Lawn Immigration Attorney | Cook County may not report Immigrants to the Feds!The Chicago Tribune has reported that the Cook County Board of Commissioners have recently passed an ordinance that would allow illegal immigrants in jail on misdemeanor charges to be released despite federal requests to have them detained for deportation. A recent federal ruling in determined Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainers are voluntary requests, not mandatory. It applies to anyone arrested on misdemeanor charges who normally would be released from custody.<br />
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This is not a free pass for immigrants to commit misdemeanors, but merely one step for immigrants who would like to remain with their families. It is important for any immigrant, who has been arrested, to contact both a Criminal Law Attorney and an Immigration Law Attorney. Both attorneys are needed because there will be potential issues in both fields from an incident of illegal activity. If you would like immigration advice from an attorney, contact:<br />
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<a href="http://jwcolelaw.com/immigrationlaw.php">The Law Office of Jonathan W. Cole</a><br />
5013 W. 95th St.<br />
Oak Lawn, IL 60453<br />
(708) 529-7794soloman17http://www.blogger.com/profile/07241881197721262073noreply@blogger.com05013 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA41.7198563 -87.746257099999989.4969657999999981 -147.51188209999998 73.9427468 -27.98063209999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708088491212729738.post-9740470412287450952011-08-22T11:33:00.001-07:002011-08-22T11:33:11.822-07:00Green Card Marriage Scam<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/jfV7voHxRyA?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />
soloman17http://www.blogger.com/profile/07241881197721262073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708088491212729738.post-15000563333009278762011-08-08T14:55:00.000-07:002011-08-08T14:57:19.838-07:00Oak Lawn Immigration Attorney | Petitioning For A Family MemberThis is going to be a quick post, but it is based on the frustration that I am finding with the job other attorneys have done with them. I have had a number of clients come into my office, asking about their petition for alien relative. It is mostly brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens who come to me and ask about the status of their I-130. I let them know that the priority date is what is crucial for these petitions. When they look through their paperwork for the priority date, I notice that they did not file a I-485 Application for Permanent Resident Status. I ask them how they applied, and the response was always: WITH AN ATTORNEY! I could not believe it. It is crucial that you speak to an attorney who handles immigration law. In most cases, you should file both your alien relative petition and your permanent resident card at the same time. This will expedite your permanent resident card approval and the time needed to become a full U.S. citizen. Speak to a qualified attorney by calling the Law Office of Jonathan W. Cole at (708) 529-7794.<br />
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Oak Lawn, IL 60453<br />
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<u>The Old Result:</u> TOO BAD. You do not Qualify for a self petition or adjustment of status.<br />
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<u>New Laws Result:</u> <b>You Can Self Petition!</b><br />
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This is extremely exciting news for many widows and widowers throughout the U.S. The reason is that many spouses who would otherwise receive their Permanent Resident Status if their spouse was still alive were being deported. Under the new law, if you <u style="font-weight: bold;">Timely</u> file your application for a "green card", you can ride on the application, or potential application, of your deceased spouse.<br />
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This will allow many families to continue their dream to live in America, even in the event of an untimely death of their U.S. family "anchor". Section 204(l) of the Immigration and Nationality Act now allows Immediate Family Members and Derivative Family Members the importunity to petition for permanent resident status.<br />
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The Caveat: You must be a resident in the U.S.<br />
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The residency requirement means that you must have established yourself inside of the U.S. before your spouse passes. In order to establish residency, things such as a home purchase, school registration or a job help show that you intended to remain inside the U.S.<br />
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<u><b>What should you take from this law?</b></u><br />
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You can stay inside the U.S., even if your citizen spouse passes away. BUT You must act quickly to ensure that your time to petition does not expire. You should call an <a href="http://jwcolelaw.com/immigrationlaw.php">immigration attorney</a> who can help you with your petition for lawful permanent residence status. If you are in the Chicago-land area call:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">(708) 529-7794</span></span>soloman17http://www.blogger.com/profile/07241881197721262073noreply@blogger.com05013 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA41.7198539 -87.7462638000000089.4969623999999939 -147.5118888 73.9427454 -27.980638800000008tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708088491212729738.post-49603687466620512512011-06-14T14:55:00.000-07:002011-06-14T14:55:02.488-07:00Illinois Immigration Law | Employment-Based Permanent Resident PetitionsCareful compliance with the alien work authorization rules have never been more complicated. One type of petition is called a Schedule A Petition which is authorized by the Department of Labor. The Department of Labor has determined that there are not enough U.S. citizens available to fulfill the needs of the current work force. The Department of Labor processes forms ETA9089, which is titled Application for Permanent Employment Certification. The process for filing can be found at O*NET ode Connector at www.onetcodeconnector.org.<br />
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A small side note to your employer is that they can have only one ETA9089 pending for a particular beneficiary in a job opportunity. To find out moreinformation about getting a permanent resident petitions based on employment contact <a href="http://jwcolelaw.com/immigrationlaw.php">The Law Office of Jonathan W. Cole</a> or call <a href="http://www.jwcolelaw.com/">(708) 529-7794</a>.soloman17http://www.blogger.com/profile/07241881197721262073noreply@blogger.com05013 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA41.7198539 -87.7462638000000089.4969623999999939 -147.5118888 73.9427454 -27.980638800000008tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708088491212729738.post-7768976250295856092011-06-14T11:12:00.000-07:002011-06-14T11:12:35.352-07:00Illinois Immigration Attorney | Family Sponsored Immigration ContinuedAs I discussed in the post yesterday on <a href="http://illinoisimmigration.blogspot.com/2011/06/illinois-immigration-law-family.html">Family-Sponsored Immigration</a>, citizens and lawful permanent residents can file for immigration benefits for certain immediate related relatives. I would like to explain in some greater detail who can apply for whom.<br />
Lawful Permanent Residents can only petition for spouses and unmarried children. Citizens can only petition for Spouses, Unmarried Children, Married Children, and Brothers and Sisters. There is no other familial relationship that is allowed as a basis for immigrating to the U.S.<br />
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Before Preparing your Form I-130 you should gather the following documents:<br />
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1. A copy of the Citizens or LPR's birth certificate<br />
2. If not a Natural Born U.S. Citizen, a certificate of naturalization<br />
3. If an LPR, a copy of your permanent residency card<br />
4. A copy of your civil marriage certificate<br />
5. Copies of all divorce decrees, death certificates, or annulment decrees<br />
6. On color passport style photo of the U.S. citizen or LPR<br />
7. Form G-325A, Biographic Information<br />
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If the relative who is moving to the U.S. is a spouse and is already currently in the U.S. through lawful admission, you can file a "one stop" adjustment packet. The process is similar for all of the other approved family. Some of the documents that you need to gather may be a little different, but the process is the same. Look at your individual needs for the category of family you want to bring to the U.S. on form I-130. <br />
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As always, I would recommend you speak with a qualified immigration law attorney. You can contact me by clicking my link <a href="http://jwcolelaw.com/immigrationlaw.php">Law Office of Jonathan W. Cole.</a>soloman17http://www.blogger.com/profile/07241881197721262073noreply@blogger.com05013 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA41.7198539 -87.7462638000000089.4969623999999939 -147.5118888 73.9427454 -27.980638800000008tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708088491212729738.post-6596569804264180272011-06-14T08:11:00.000-07:002011-06-14T08:11:51.587-07:00Illinois Immigration Law | Family Sponsored ImmigrationYou would like to bring your family to live with you in Illinois. This post will help you figure out if you can do that. As always, I would recommend that you call me, Jonathan W. Cole, at (708)529-7794 to get personalized legal help. I have always said that when an issue is as important as family, you should always consult an attorney. You don't want to take any chances when you don't have to. In order to to be eligible to petition for for an immediate relative, the sponsoring family member must be able to provide evidence of citizenship or lawful permanent resident status, as well as evidence that he or she can financially support the immediate relative. The sponsoring family member must be able to complete Form I-864. The department of State charges a fee of $70.00 when the affidavit of support is reviewed domestically. If the affidavit is filed abroad, there is no fee for this forms review. <br />
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Spouses - If you are attempting to bring a spouse to Illinois, you must first have form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative completed. This form helps the reviewers confirm that the marriage is bona fide, that property is jointly owned, and documentation of finacial comingling.<br />
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Children - All eligible children must also have a form I-130 filled out on their behalf. The filing fee for this form is $355.00. <br />
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Parents and Siblings - As above, Parents must have a I-130 form filled out on their behalf, filled out by a son or daughter. When the parents are not in the U.S., one the form is approved, the parent will be advised to go tothe U.S. consulate to complete processing for an immigrant visa.<br />
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In order to not give you information overload, I will cut this post off here. Look for more information in upcoming posts. I understand that the immigration process can be imtimidating and frustrating. Take your time and be thourough. It is better to make sure your application is perfect the first time than rush your application and make a mistake that will deny your request. If you would like to know more about immigration law. Contact me at:<br />
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<a href="http://jwcolelaw.com/immigrationlaw.php">Law Office of Jonathan W. Cole</a><br />
5013 W. 95th St.<br />
Oak Lawn, IL 60463<br />
(708) 529-7794soloman17http://www.blogger.com/profile/07241881197721262073noreply@blogger.com05013 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA41.7198539 -87.7462638000000089.4969623999999939 -147.5118888 73.9427454 -27.980638800000008tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708088491212729738.post-86327203096763537232011-04-01T14:53:00.000-07:002011-04-01T14:53:03.918-07:00Welcome to the Illinois Immigration Law BlogThis Blog will be here to inform you about options that you have as an immigrant to the United States. I am an attorney in Illinois who is currently practicing Immingration law. If you would like to speak to me about your immigtation status of have another legal issue, please find me at <a href="http://jwcolelaw.com/">jwcolelaw.com</a>. This blog will talk about issues such as visa's, green cards, and citizenship. Good luck with your immigration issues and I hope this blog provides some helpful information to you.soloman17http://www.blogger.com/profile/07241881197721262073noreply@blogger.com0