Bringing Families
Together Since 1973
Chicago Immigration Attorneys at
Ahlgren Law
We are an immigration law firm based in Chicago committed to serving our clients in the Chicagoland community and across the country. Since 1973, our team has worked tirelessly to meet our clients’ needs on the path to legal status.
We are a full-service firm representing individuals and families in a variety of immigration matters, including family cases, removal (deportation) defense, U.S. citizenship and naturalization, and appeals.
Immigrant Visa Process
Submit a Petition
The relative sponsoring you files an I-130 petition on your behalf
NVC Processing
Once your petition is approved, a case will be opened with the National Visa Center
Pay Fees
After your case is opened, required fees must be paid before your case can advance
File Provisional Waiver
File a provisional unlawful presence waiver, if necessary
Online Application
Once fees processed, submit an Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration
Affidavit of Support
The petitioner will accept financial support for you during your time in U.S. and submit evidence of finances to USCIS
Civil Documents
Passports, birth certificates, and military records used to support your visa application
Submit Documents
Once documents are submitted, your case is placed in line for review at the NVC
Interview Preparation
Schedule medical exam and gather originals of civil documents
Applicant Interview
Meet with a consular officer to determine visa eligibility
After the Interview
Application will be approved, denied, or held for administrative processing
Meet Our Attorneys
Kathleen M. Vannucci
Partner
Davina Campos
Partner
Ivonne Figueroa-Castro
Partner
Margaret O’Donoghue
Partner
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Frequently Asked Questions
Call 312-782-1804 and schedule an appointment for a consultation with an attorney. We would love to sit down and talk about your options.
Why Do People Choose Us?
Excellent lawyers. I went to the Consulate in Ciudad Juárez and returned successfully. Many thanks to Mr. Mauricio Loredo, who was the one who helped me with my case. 100% recommended.
I’m very happy with the lawyer’s work and also with the work of her assistants. I highly recommend them in advance — very professional. Everything went well thanks to them and to God.…
To everyone who needs help with immigration, I recommend all the attorneys at Ahlgren Law. I am very happy — it feels like a dream that I’m living right now. I used to…
My husband's U-visa process so far has been great. Attorney Katie Vannucci and her assistant Leslie are the best. 100% recommended.
100% recommend very friendly lawyers and their assistants the same. Thank you.
Excellent work by the lawyers & paralegals who handled my husband's case. In just 9 months he received his permanent residence, and thanks to them who were there with us every step of…
What an amazing experience! Felipe was so helpful and patient with us! This law office has been helping our whole family since my mother and father migrated to this country in the 80s.…
The best!!
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