Chicago Immigration Lawyer

Badia-Tavas Law Group, Ltd.

8 West Monroe
Suite 1006
Chicago, Illinois 60603
USA

(312) 422-0838

(312) 422-0839

www.btlawgroup.net

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Law Firm Overview

Badia-Tavas Law Group is a full-service Illinois immigration law firm. We have been helping both U.S. corporations and foreign individuals with their work visa and family-based immigration questions since 2004. Our talented Illinois immigration attorney M. Mercedes Badia-Tavas is a first-generation Cuban-American lawyer who has been in the practice of U.S. immigration law since 1993. Immigration attorney Badia-Tavas counsels clients throughout the country. At our law firm, we have many satisfied clients and referrals because:

- We are Spanish-speaking. We are honest and responsible.
- Our advice is delivered with dignity, trust, and mutual respect.
- We are accessible and strive to answer all of your questions.
- Our online case management service allows clients to view their documents and see immediate status updates on their cases from any computer.
- Our Chicago immigration law firm offers a wide array of services.

Year this Office was Established: 2004

Languages: Spanish, English, French.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Business Immigration; Family-Based Immigration; Cuban Immigration; Outbound Immigration; Dual Citizenship; Labor Certifications; Medical Professionals Immigration.

Practice Areas Description

Our immigration law practice covers the following areas:

- Business Immigration

Badia-Tavas Law Group, Ltd. is well-versed in business immigration issues with substantial and extensive experience obtaining the necessary visas on behalf of foreign nationals working or doing business in the United States. Whether a large, multinational corporation, a small business or a foreign national seeking entry into the United States for employment, our knowledgeable Illinois business immigration attorney can advise you of your options and assist you with the application process.

• L-1 and L-2 Visas

At the Badia-Tavas Law Group, Ltd., our immigration attorney has been helping large and small American corporations rotate their managers, executives and specialized knowledge employees between their various locations since 1993. The Badia-Tavas Law Group, Ltd. is extremely experienced with L-1A and L-1B visa requirements. Our clients range from businesses involved in food processing, consumer goods, manufacturing of all types, architectural practice firms, and many other types of companies with parents, subsidiaries or affiliated companies located across the globe.

• H-1B Visas

U.S. employers who need professional foreign workers to fill their specialized knowledge occupations need legal assistance to make sure they follow the proper procedures and maintain the necessary records for obtaining H-1B visas for these foreign nationals.

• E-1 and E-2 Visas

Our immigration lawyer can answer all of your questions about who qualifies for treaty trader or treaty investor visas based on a Treaty of Trade & Commerce with the United States and the foreign national's home country.

- Labor Certifications

The Badia-Tavas Law Group, Ltd can help corporations, both large and small, through the complex documentation needed to sponsor a foreign national worker for permanent residency. This process usually involves an application for labor certification, currently known as PERM. The employer shows through recruitment efforts that there is a scarcity of US workers in an occupation who are able, willing, qualified and available within a specific geographic location. This process is very complex, but our experienced attorney will guide the employer through the process of compliance with the PERM regulatory requirements.

- Medical Professionals

Our immigration attorney can help you through the process of obtaining a non-immigrant and immigrant visa based on your medical training and experience as a physician, registered nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, physician's assistant as well as other occupations in the medical field. Depending on the facts of the case, some of these occupations require a J-1 waiver of the 2 year home residency requirement - such as foreign medical graduates with residency training in the US. Other occupations such as registered nurses and physical therapists require the visa screen certification from an USCIS authorized credentialing entity to immigrate to the US. Registered nurses also require the CGFNS certificate and licensure in the state of intended employment.

- Family-Based Immigration

For help with a petition for an immediate relative (spouse, child under 21 years of age and parent of a U.S. citizen) to become a legal resident, the Badia-Tavas Law Group, Ltd will represent you before USCIS to file the required petitions and documents to make the interview with the local USCIS Office a smooth process.

- Cuban Immigration

Cuban immigrants have special immigration options that are unlike other visa and permanent residency options. Our knowledgeable Cuban immigration attorney at Badia-Tavas Law Group, Ltd. is a first generation Cuban-American who understands the unique challenges that immigration from Cuba presents. Contact the Cuban immigration law firm of Badia-Tavas Law Group to learn more about immigration options for Cuban nationals.

- Outbound Immigration

The Chicago outbound immigration law firm of Badia-Tavas Law Group, Ltd. has been helping both individuals and businesses with their outbound immigration needs by working with local counsel to facilitate the legal process. We are able to draw on our extensive experience with both inbound and outbound visa and immigration options to help you navigate the host country’s immigration requirements and assist you with the application process.

- Citizenship and Naturalization

The final step in your immigration journey is citizenship and naturalization. At the Badia-Tavas Law Group, Ltd., we will be at your side as you make the transition from permanent legal resident to full citizenship in the United States of America. If you would like to enjoy the benefits of U.S. citizenship, please contact our Chicago, Illinois, citizenship attorneys for experienced legal advice and personal service.

- Dual Citizenship

Can I hold dual citizenship? At the Badia-Tavas Law Group, Ltd., it's one of the most common questions we hear from foreign-born U.S. residents who are thinking about becoming naturalized U.S. citizens. As with most questions regarding immigration law, the answer is: It depends. Many legal permanent residents of the United States would like to enjoy all the benefits of United States citizenship by becoming naturalized citizens, yet they don't want to turn their back on their home country. Dual citizenship (also called dual nationality) is an attractive option for many. For reliable, up-to-the-minute advice on the requirements and regulations regarding dual citizenship in your specific situation, please contact our firm today.