Nonimmigrant Visas

Illinois Nonimmigrant Visa Attorney

If you want to travel to the United States for a short period of time to visit family, but plan to return to your home country, you may petition for a nonimmigrant visa. At the law office of Ana M. Mencini & Associates, P.C., we are compassionate with clients' desire to visit with family in the United States. We have the experience and commitment to help you through the process.

Contact the immigration lawyers at our Wood Dale law firm to learn how we can help.

Nonimmigrant Visas - Visitor Visas

Visitor visas (B-1 or B-2) are usually easier to obtain than permanent visas. However, it is more difficult for people from certain countries to obtain nonimmigrant visas due to people overstaying their temporary visa. If you wish to obtain a temporary visa, you must show that you plan to return home.

The biggest challenge in obtaining a temporary visa is that many people get a temporary visa with the intent to actually stay permanently. Once in the country, they do not leave when promised. Therefore, it is critical to prove your intent to leave the United States and return home.

Proving your Intent for a Temporary Visa

As experienced nonimmigrant visa lawyers, we understand what things help prove your intent to return home. We provide advice and assistance to help you show that you have strong ties in your country, such as:

  • You have bank accounts that still have money in them
  • You have a job that you plan to return to
  • You have family to return to
  • You have a home in your country
  • You are not selling your home

Other Options for Visitors

We can help you determine whether you need an immigrant family visa or a nonimmigrant visa. In addition, we can help you determine other options available for visitors wanting to come to the United States, such as:

  • Visa waiver: The United States allows people from certain countries to come to the United States for a short period of time (90 days) without obtaining a visa. The visa waiver program may include countries such as Canada, Japan, Spain, or England.
  • K-1 fiancĂ©e visas: Foreign nationals planning to marry a U.S. citizen may be eligible for a temporary visa to come to the United States before the marriage. However, the marriage must occur within 90 days of coming to the United States.

If you need assistance getting a nonimmigrant family visa, contact us to discuss your needs.