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Family Visas & Green Cards

Family Petition Visa Lawyer Nationwide Representation Spouses and Children • Fiancé Visa • Green Cards

Once immigrants have gained permanent residency (green card) status or U.S. citizenship, their greatest wish is to be reunited with loved ones left behind, usually in their country of origin. The Law Firm of Jonathan A. Bartell knows how important it is to bring families together, and works hard to assist clients in bringing a spouse, minor children, Fiancé or other relative to the United States.

Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the firm accompanies clients statewide and nationwide in interviews and hearings, and helps prepare the necessary paperwork for family members to join them in the U.S. Mr. Bartell personally handles every case, assisting in a wide variety of family-based visa issues:

• Immediate Family: A permanent resident's wife, husband, and (unmarried) children under age 21 are generally eligible for family visas, but it is not simple or automatic. Despite "priority status," the process can take several years. It is important to have a qualified immigration lawyer to substantially speed up the process and prevent future documentation problems. Jonathan Bartell will protect your rights and explain the process.

Subject to quotas and often-lengthy waiting lists, parents, brothers, sisters and other family members may be able to obtain visas to come to the U.S.

• Green Cards: Mr. Bartell can assist family members in obtaining permanent residency status and a "green card" allowing them to work in the U.S. Immigrants from India, China, Mexico and the Philippines often have longer waiting lists for green cards; an attorney can help to expedite the process.
• Fiancé Visa: If your Fiancé is not a U.S. citizen, you must apply to the USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services). Once the petition is approved, he or she must obtain a K-1 Fiancé visa from the U.S. embassy or consulate in their home country. The Law Firm of Jonathan A. Bartell coordinates the petitioning, and will travel to foreign embassies when necessary to expedite the process. After marriage (within 90 days of entering the U.S.), Mr. Bartell can also assist in obtaining permanent residency and (three years later) U.S. citizenship for the new spouse. He maintains an office in St. Petersburg and has helped many U.S. citizens secure K-1 visas for their Russian brides.
• Treaty and Investor Visas: People who start or substantially invest in businesses in the U.S. can obtain E-1 and E-2 visas. With the help of an attorney, family members can join the person in America for the duration of the visa.

Family Immigration Problems
For family members having legal issues related to their residency or visa status, Jonathan Bartell is a strong advocate with experience protecting rights and negotiating solutions:

• Appeal of visa denials for family members
• Waivers for spouses who overstay their visa
• Bringing back a spouse who was deported
• Representing immigrants accused of marriage fraud to gain residency or citizenship

• Any issues that arise regarding documentation, such as for Labor Certification

Contact a family petition visa lawyer for a free initial consultation about bringing loved ones to the U.S. The Law Firm of Jonathan A. Bartell provides service in the Russian, Thai, and Laotian languages, and is available day or night at 866-673-7864.

The Cleveland, Ohio law firm of Jonathan A. Bartell, Attorney at Law proudly serves clients in Columbus, Akron, Toledo, Youngstown, Canton and statewide. It also provides nationwide representation for immigration cases and can make appearances at U.S. embassies in foreign countries on behalf of its clients.