Immigration Lawyer Evanston

Immigration Services for Evanston Families, Students, Workers

The U.S. immigration process is complicated with laws and requirements changing based on the type of visa, status, or goal you want to achieve. At O’Flaherty Law, our experienced immigration attorney works with individuals and families in Evanston to help them understand their options and take the necessary steps to achieve their immigration goals through comprehensive immigration legal services.

Services We Offer

Our Evanston immigration attorney’s handle:

1. Family-Based Immigration: U.S. citizens and permanent residents sponsoring family members, offering legal representation and guidance for clients looking to reunite with their relatives living abroad.
2. Employment Visas: Individuals and employers with work visas and sponsorship.
3. Student Visas: Students coming to the U.S. to study and visa renewals.
4. Naturalization and Citizenship: Lawful permanent residents becoming U.S. citizens.
5. Asylum and Refugee Protection: Those fleeing persecution find safety in the U.S.

Our attorneys are experienced in handling family-based immigration matters, providing compassionate and effective legal assistance in both straightforward and complex immigration situations.

A Personal Story: A Family Reunified Through Immigration

Miguel came to the U.S. on a student visa to study. While in the U.S. he met and married Emily, a U.S. citizen. After graduating Miguel wanted to stay in the country to build a life with his wife and start a family. But transitioning from a student visa to permanent residency was more complicated than they thought. They were faced with confusing paperwork, deadlines, and eligibility requirements that left them unsure of the process.

Miguel and Emily contacted an Evanston immigration attorney for help. The attorney guided them through each step, helped them fill out the forms, gather the necessary documents, and prepare for the interview process. In some cases, individuals may even need representation in immigration court to resolve their status. Thanks to the attorney’s help Miguel got his green card and he and Emily were able to start their new life together without the stress of immigration issues. Today Miguel is on his way to U.S. citizenship building a secure future for his family.

This is an example of how an immigration attorney can make a life-changing difference by making the path to family unity and residency in the U.S. easier.

The Process

Working with an immigration attorney can make the process easier and clearer. Our attorneys handle a wide range of immigration matters, including family-based immigration, humanitarian issues, and employment-related cases. Here’s what it involves:

1. Initial Consultation: We’ll discuss your immigration goals and review your eligibility for different visas.
2. Document Gathering: We’ll help you gather the necessary documents: ID, proof of relationship, and financial info.
3. Filing: We’ll submit the right forms and applications to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
4. Interview Prep: We’ll support you through the interview with immigration officials and answer questions.
5. Final Decision and Follow-Up: Get the decision from USCIS and any additional steps or renewals.

Why Work with an Evanston Immigration Attorney

Going through the process alone can lead to misunderstandings and delays. Working with an Evanston immigration attorney gives you:

• Immigration Law Expertise: So you comply with U.S. laws and regulations and don’t make costly mistakes.
• Legal Advocacy: Ensures you feel supported and guided throughout your complex immigration journey, with dedicated advocacy from experienced attorneys.
• Simplified Process: Helps you fill out and file paperwork correctly and on time.
• Interview Prep: Prepares you for questions and scenarios during USCIS interviews.

Family Based Immigration

Family unity is a key goal for many immigration cases. We specialize in family-based immigration matters, helping families through the following routes:

• Immediate Relative Visas: Spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens.
• Family Preference Visas: More distant relatives or relatives of lawful permanent residents.
• Fiancé(e) Visas (K-1): U.S. citizens can bring their fiancé(e) to the U.S. to get married.

Employment Visas and Work Authorization

Employment visas allow individuals to work in the U.S. based on their skills. As an experienced IL immigration lawyer, we specialize in handling employment-related immigration cases. These may include:

• H-1B Visas: For professionals with a U.S. job offer.
• L-1 Visas: For employees transferring within multinational companies.
• EB Visas (Employment-Based): For professionals, skilled workers and investors.

Immigration Case Challenges

The process can present challenges that an attorney can help you with, especially when dealing with nationality law:

• Application Delays: Avoid delays caused by incomplete or incorrect paperwork.
• Meeting Requirements: Ensuring you meet the criteria for each visa.
• Status Changes: Managing changes in residency or visa status to avoid gaps or USCIS issues.

Start Your Immigration Process

Ready to move forward? You must consult with immigration lawyers. Here’s how:

1. Book a Consultation: We’ll discuss your goals and options.
2. Document Review: We’ll help you gather the necessary forms and evidence.
3. Timeline: Each route has its own process and timing.

We can help with:

• Visa applications and renewals
• USCIS interviews
• Family and employment-based immigration
• Naturalization and citizenship

It’s overwhelming, but an Evanston immigration attorney can help. Contact us today to get started on your residency, citizenship, or family immigration journey.

Directions to our Evanston, IL attorneys:

From Skokie, IL:

1. Head east on Dempster Street.
2. Turn left onto Gross Point Road.
3. Continue north; the destination will be on your right.

From Wilmette, IL:

1. Drive south on Ridge Road.
2. Turn right onto Old Orchard Road.
3. Turn left onto Gross Point Road; the destination will be on your left.

From Interstate 94 (Edens Expressway):

1. Take the Old Orchard Road exit and head east.
2. Turn right onto Gross Point Road.
3. Continue south; the destination will be on your left.

From Central Street in Evanston:

1. Head west on Central Street.
2. Turn left onto Gross Point Road.
3. Continue south; the destination will be on your left.