Palatine Fiancé Visa Lawyers

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Fiancé Visas are used by persons who want to visit the U.S. and marry an U.S. citizen of Palatine IL.

Federal laws require proof of an engagement or contract to be married between the immigrant and the U.S. resident or sponsoring citizen, and generally the parties must have met at least once within the last two years.

Filing a Visa Petition for Your Fiancé Can Be Easy in Palatine Illinois

If you plan on filing a fiancé petition, then you must file it within the United States. If you intend on living in Palatine all immigration papers will need to be filed at the appropriate regional USCIS office. There will be additional information on the most current forms, and an immigration attorney can also assist you with the filing.

Once approved by the USCIS, your fiancé will need to file certain forms with the U.S. embassy or consulate in their home country to show they meet certain standard immigrant visa requirements.

After Completing the Fiancé Visa Application

Once the fiancé petition is finalized and your fiancé has entered the country, the marriage must happen within 90 days. After getting married, the immigration application may change their status to reflect their marriage to an U.S. citizen. Reputable Palatine, IL Fiancé Visa Attorneys can help you sort out the often complicated immigration procedures.

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Life in Palatine

Palatine, Illinois is located in Cook County, and is a mostly-residential suburb of Chicago. Its population is about 68,000 people.

The village of Palatine was founded in 1866, as a station for the new Chicago and North Western Railway. Palatine began to grow as a residential suburb immediately after World War Two.That period of history saw major economic growth, driven by years of pent-up consumer demand caused by war rationing and the Great Depression.

During the economic boom of the late 1990s, Palatine began modernizing and revitalizing its downtown area, building a new train station, parking garage, as well as a good deal of office and condominium space. Several large corporations have a major presence in Palatine. They include JPMorgan Chase, Weber-Stephen Products, and Square D (a large manufacturer of circuit breakers).

Palatine's economy also benefits from its status as a suburb of Chicago. Many residents of Palatine work in Chicago, allowing for a regular exchange of goods and labor.

If you live in Palatine, Illinois, and need a lawyer, it's very likely that a Palatine, Illinois lawyer can help.

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