Bringing Families
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
National Visa Center 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
Davina Campos
Attorney at Law – Shareholder
Ivonne Figueroa-Castro
Attorney at Law – Shareholder
Kathleen M. Vannucci
Attorney at Law – Shareholder
Margaret O’Donoghue
Attorney at Law – Shareholder
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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?
Muchas gracias por su trabajo. La verdad, fueron muy agradables. Gracias por todo. Se los recomiendo al 100%
Mi experiencia fue excelente; altamente recomendable.
Nunca espere este servicio tan eficiente, tan profesional y, sobre todo, con esa atención tan especial de su personal, Emilia Quiñones. Mis respetos. Me preparo para la entrevista como no tienen idea. Me…
Me siento increÃblemente feliz porque me ayudaron ha hacer posible el sueño y ahnelo de tener a mis hijas con nosotros , muchas gracias
Quiero dar las GRACIAS a mi licenciada ALEXIA LOREDO. Siempre estuvo muy al pendiente de mi caso en todo momento. Siempre me mantuvo informada en todo momento, y estoy más que feliz y…
Quiero recomendar este despacho de abogados porque siempre creà que mis oportunidades en este paÃs no iban a ser demasiadas por mi estatus legal hasta que mi familia y yo conocimos este equipo…
HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Law office of Robert Ahlgren.
My husband's process was a long one, but I am glad we chose this law firm. They helped us with I130, 601A waiver, and consular processing. In our process, our paralegal was switched…
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