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How Can an Immigration Lawyer Help Me?

With decades of diverse experience in immigration and nationality law, our team of attorneys will handle all of your immigration needs. U.S. immigration laws and procedures are complicated and it is important to have the right legal assistance throughout the entire process. The immigration legal system in the U.S. involves multiple government agencies and regulations, making it complex to navigate without legal expertise.

Our immigration attorneys regularly assist both individuals and companies with many types of employment and family based immigration matters. We have unique experience assisting individuals who seek to avoid vaccination because of moral convictions or religious beliefs. Immigration attorneys help immigrants gather and present the best kind of evidence to support their case.

The Importance of Hiring An Immigration Attorney

Navigating the immigration process can be overwhelming and confusing. Mistakes can set your paperwork back for months, if not more. An experienced immigration lawyer can make all the difference. We know the paperwork required regardless of your particular circumstances and understand what the USCIS is looking for during interviews. In the event of any denials, your immigration attorney can step in as your advocate and dispute the denial as well as correct any issues and get you back on track to obtaining your green card or citizenship.

The experienced team of immigration law professionals at Siri & Glimstad understands the importance of this process and has the tools and knowledge to guide you through it as efficiently as possible.

At Siri & Glimstad LLP, we have represented thousands of clients in immigration matters. Our motto is simple – Dedication, Efficiency, and Commitment to the end goal.

If you or a loved one need help with any issues concerning immigration, please contact us by filling in the form or call us directly at 224-263-7422. Hablamos español.

Immigration Clients In All 50 States

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  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
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  • Texas
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Meet Our Head of Immigration

Christina Xenides is an experienced immigration attorney who has represented thousands of individuals in a variety of applications for both immigrant and non-immigrant status.

She is well-versed in all aspects of U.S. immigration law. She also has extensive experience litigating cases in immigration court as a removal defense attorney and has successfully appealed many cases to the Board of Immigration Appeals.

Christina is also a member of The American Immigration Lawyers Association.

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Christina Xenides featured in The Epoch Times discussing USCIS’s recent repeal of the COVID-19 vaccine requirement.

Vaccine Exemptions and Waivers

Immigrants are required to show proof of certain vaccinations when applying for green cards or visas. Our firm provides detailed information about vaccine waiver requirements and official guidelines to help you navigate this process. If you have sincere religious or moral objections to these vaccines, our immigration attorneys can help you obtain a waiver so you remain eligible for immigration. We have a proven track record (a near 100% success rate) in securing immigration vaccine waivers, guiding clients through the USCIS application process to overcome inadmissibility due to vaccine requirements. Our attorneys will explain each step of the waiver process to ensure you understand what is required.

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Fiancé Visas

Fiancé visas (K-1 visas) allow U.S. citizens to bring their foreign fiancé(e) to the United States for marriage. Our legal team assists couples in navigating every step—from filing the I-129F petition to preparing for the consular interview. We guide clients through the various processes and options available for fiancé visas, helping you understand which path best fits your situation. We help you meet key requirements (like proving a genuine relationship and meeting income thresholds) so that once married within the 90-day timeframe, your new spouse can smoothly transition to a marriage-based green card.

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Changes and Extensions of Status

Life is unpredictable, and plans can change after arriving in the U.S. on a temporary visa. We assist visitors, students, and other non-immigrants in changing or extending their visa status to fit new circumstances. Our attorneys help clients select the appropriate visa category and ensure all required forms are properly submitted in accordance with current regulations. Whether you need to extend your stay or switch from one visa category to another (for example, from a student visa to a work visa), our attorneys will identify the proper USCIS forms and file timely requests. This ensures you maintain legal status and avoid gaps or overstays while we guide you to choose the best path for your changing circumstances.

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Employment-Based Visas

Navigating employment immigration can be daunting for both employers and skilled foreign workers. We provide legal help to businesses navigating the various employment-based immigration options available. We help U.S. companies and professionals obtain employment-based visas and green cards efficiently. From temporary work visas like H-1B, L-1, or O-1 for specialized talent to permanent residency through employer sponsorship (PERM labor certification and employment-based green cards), our team demystifies the process.

It is important to invest your money in qualified legal representation to avoid costly mistakes and ensure compliance. We work closely with you to handle complex paperwork, regulatory compliance, and correspondence with government agencies so your business can secure the talent it needs and qualified employees can realize their American dream.

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Family-Based Green Cards

Reuniting families is at the heart of U.S. immigration. Our firm provides people with comprehensive information about their family-based immigration options and guides U.S. citizens and permanent residents in sponsoring their loved ones for family-based green cards. We offer a list of the different types of family-based green cards we can assist with, including those for spouses, children, parents, and other eligible relatives. We handle petitions for these categories, ensuring all supporting evidence of genuine family relationships and financial sponsorship are in order. From filing the initial I-130 petition through the adjustment of status or consular processing, we aim to make the journey to permanent residency as smooth as possible for your family.

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Adjustment of Status

If you are already in the United States, adjustment of status is the process of applying for a green card without having to leave the country. Our attorneys help eligible individuals (through family, employment, or asylum/refugee categories) file Form I-485 and all supporting documents to become lawful permanent residents. We carefully determine your eligibility category and guide you on required steps like medical exams and interviews. For those abroad or not eligible to adjust in the U.S., we also assist with consular processing at U.S. embassies—ensuring you understand each step toward obtaining your green card as efficiently as possible.

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Citizenship and Naturalization

Becoming a U.S. citizen is a landmark achievement for any immigrant. We assist lawful permanent residents through the entire naturalization journey. During your consultations, you will learn about each step of the naturalization process, including eligibility, documentation, and interview preparation. Our team helps you determine eligibility (e.g. having five years of residency or three years if married to a U.S. citizen, meeting good moral character and English/Civics requirements) and prepares your N-400 application. We provide guidance on gathering documentation, practice for the citizenship exam/interview, and offer counseling and support to address any complications (such as past denials or extended absences). With experienced legal support, you can confidently work toward taking the Oath of Allegiance and securing the full rights and protections of United States citizenship.

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More Immigration Services

Immigration law is vast, and we are equipped to handle additional immigration matters beyond the common visa categories. Our team of experienced immigration lawyers is dedicated to providing knowledgeable representation in even the most complex cases. Our services include humanitarian and special programs such as asylum for those fleeing persecution, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for individuals from crisis-torn countries, VAWA self-petitions for victims of abuse by U.S. citizen or resident family members, and DACA renewals for Dreamers.

We also represent clients in removal (deportation) proceedings, guiding individuals through the legal process if they are at risk of being removed from the United States. Having skilled immigration lawyers is crucial in these cases to help avoid removal and protect your rights. We fight for relief like cancellation of removal or waivers of inadmissibility.

No matter how complex or unique your case may be, our experienced immigration legal team provides compassionate, knowledgeable representation to protect your rights and help you find the best path forward. An immigration attorney ensures fair and equal representation for all immigrants navigating immigration benefits. For personalized assistance, contact our office today to schedule a consultation.

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From Our Immigration Clients

Thanks to Christina Xenides and Yesennia Esparza, I was able to successfully obtain my green card with an approved I-601 Vaccine Waiver. Both Christina and Yesennia were very responsive, professional and extremely helpful throughout the whole process. I cannot recommend them enough to anyone in need of their expertise. Thank you!

I am beyond thankful for the help that Christina and her team provided. My husband was applying for his greencard and our lawyer who was helping him with DACA for years didn’t have any confidence in the vaccine waiver. She suggested he simply get the vaccines and that would be the easiest path towards a greencard. I reached out to Siri Glimstad and they immediately helped us apply for the waiver and he officially got his greencard with no complications.

We had the pleasure of working with Christina Xenides and Yesennia Esparza for our 601 vaccine exemption for immigration for my husband's green card. We couldn't have done it without them and are so grateful that we were fortunate enough to find them during such a stressful time. Even more fortunate that their help got us approval! Such a weight lifted off our shoulders. I highly recommend working with Siri & Glimstad!

I highly recommend Siri & Glimstad! I worked with attorney Xenides and her team. It was an amazing and awesome journey. I'm deeply grateful to her, she's extremely professional and dedicated to cases, prompt to respond and provides clear information. With her great help, my case got approved very fast. Thank you all very much!

Another firm discouraged me when applying for a green card, telling me it would be impossible for a religious waiver. I felt doomed until I found Siri & Glimstad. They helped me write the waiver, answered all my questions and supported me through the entire process. I just got my green card and I really recommend Siri & Glimstad. They are the opposite of any bad stereotypes about lawyers. I'm so glad to have hired them!

We (husband and I) knew we couldn't do it alone. Then after working with Siri & Glimstad it was 100% confirmed, we wouldn't have been able to do what we needed to do without them! When we are ready to go forward with my Citizenship, we know who to call... no not ghostbusters. Siri & Glimstad! Thank you again guys for helping us get through a confusing time.

I contracted with Siri & Glimstad to manage the immigration paperwork to attain a Green Card for my mother. The vaccine religious exemption process had very specific dos and don'ts and Ms. Xenides and her paralegal, Yesennia Esparza were very helpful, knowledgeable and kept us on track with our paperwork and answered all our questions very promptly. My mother has her Green Card now.

We are grateful to Christina, who was willing to explain every single step of the process. We also want to give special thanks to Rocio, who paid close attention to every detail and made everything so much easier for us. Her constant support, follow-up calls, and attention to detail gave us great peace of mind at every stage. In our USCIS interview the officer mentioned that our attorneys had done an excellent job. We would 100% choose the firm again for any future immigration processes.

Siri & Glimstad were so accommodating for my very very quick turn around due date. Samantha was very responsive, connected, and I felt very taken care of by her and the team. The firm is very knowledgeable and I definitely recommend this firm for your needs.

Thank you Christina Xenides and Yesennia Esparza for helping me and my family obtain a Green Card WITH a full exemption. You and your team expertly guided me through not only all the boring administrative formalities and more importantly through all the pitfalls and maze of requirements. You and your team were always responsive, clear, supportive and kind. You exceeded my expectations!! I'm so glad I saw you in a national newspaper and kept your info to be used when I needed it. Thanks again!

My wife and I have been working with Siri & Glimstad on the I-601 Vaccination Waiver as a supplement to our Adjustment of Status (Green Card) application. Christina Xenides and her team were simply the best, very professional (timely and responsive), as well as empathetic. Her experience with the vaccine waiver was seen by her thorough high-quality work through the whole process. Going forward, I’ll be working with Siri & Glimstad (Christina and her team) for all my immigration needs.

They literally saved my family from being separated and saved me from a very stressful situation. I consider myself very lucky to have found Siri & Glimstad and had Samantha and Paulina as my representatives. I 100% recommend them and am forever grateful for all they did for me and my family.

We used Christina Xenides and Paulina Hermosillo for our 601 religious exemption. They were very understanding, knowledgeable, thorough and swift in regards to getting our application in to US Customs. It was approved and turned around in 3 months. I would recommend these ladies and Siri to anyone looking for exemption help.

I would like to thank Christina, Yesennia, Samantha and the entire team at Siri Glimstad for their patience and tireless efforts with our family's I-601 waiver. They were incredible. Their professionalism and expertise is beyond reproach. They made one of the most stressful experiences of our lives as painless as possible. Our case was approved which has invariably changed our lives, and our family tree forever. Your confidence and trust are in good hands with this team. Thank you again.

This firm will be your Knight in Shining Armor when it comes to navigating the unknown in the process of vaccine exemptions.  It was so important to us to have the best chance to get a waiver and it was 100% worth it to take the time to consult and retain Christina Xenides and her legal team. Communication was constant and they were thorough in their process, offering their expertise in what it takes to build a successful case. Their advice and insights proved to be priceless.

We are so grateful to have found Christina at Siri & Glimstad. She did an amazing job in helping us to secure a favorable outcome for our I-601 Vaccine Waiver application as part of my wife's Green Card application. She was a joy to work with, always maintaining a professional and positive attitude while being completely realistic about the challenges we were facing. They are doing amazingly important work and we would highly recommend them to anyone.

Big thanks to Christina and Paulina with their help on our 601 applications. They successfully assisted us in getting a positive result and would recommend using their services.

We were nervous about our green card application since our whole family needed an I-601 vaccine waiver. Christina and her team were incredibly thorough, kind, and knowledgeable. They guided us through every step with clarity and care. Thanks to their expertise, our waiver was approved within just two months of submission. We’re so grateful and highly recommend their team to anyone needing a vaccine waiver.

I needed legal help with I-601 Vaccination Waiver and Adjustment of Status. Christina Xenides and her team were very knowledgeable and professional throughout the process. They communicated clearly and were always available to answer my questions, which put me at ease. Thanks to their hard work and expertise, my case was resolved, my I-601 Vaccination Waiver was approved and I got my Green Card. I highly recommend Siri & Glimistad and specifically Christina for anyone needing legal assistance.

Our family is extremely grateful to Siri LLP for their expert guidance throughout our I-601 application based on religious and moral beliefs. Their attention to detail with the paperwork, timely filing, and clear communication made a complex process stress-free. Thanks to their thorough preparation, our case was approved by USCIS without even requiring an interview. We highly recommend Siri LLP to anyone navigating challenging immigration matters.

We are extremely grateful for the assistance and guidance that was provided to us by Siri and Glimstad. All of our applications were approved, all of our questions were answered (there were many!), and we felt safe and supported as we went through the process of a marriage based green card. We have already recommended them to family, and will continue to do so.

The team at Siri Glimstad is world class to handle complicated immigration matters. They helped us with multiple waivers and other complicated issues in our case, we received all approvals within 6 months with minimal headaches. They are excellent at communicating, they know what they are doing, and they submit exactly all the evidence needed to get to the approval stage smoothly. 100% recommend!

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Jessica Wallace and her team at Siri & Glimstad for their exceptional service and dedication to my case. Over the 5-year process, their communication was outstanding - they kept me informed every step of the way, ensuring I was never left in the dark. Their team made a complex and lengthy process remarkably easy to navigate, providing guidance and support whenever I needed it. I highly recommend Jessica Wallace to anyone seeking a legal partner.

I had the Blessing of having Christina Xenides as my attorney in obtaining the permanent residency ( Green Card ) .  Christina and her partner Yesennia Esperanza were so professional from the beginning and fast in answer all the questions I had through the process. She also helped me obtain my waiver for vaccination along with the permanent residency. Words can not express my gratitude for them.

Christina assisted me with my I-601 waiver for vaccination. She was very attentive, responding very quickly any time I had a concern or question which was very comforting. She was always confident in the waiver approval and my waiver was approved. Thank you Christina for your services!

I picked Siri & Glimstad because they were the most professional of all the firms I contacted to help me with my permanent resident application. I still think it was the best choice. Christina and Yesennia led me through the whole process. They were detail oriented and went out of their way to help with my vaccine exemption letter I had to submit. I ended up getting the Green Card 3.5 months after they submitted the application for me.

I'm very thankful to God for you Christina and Yesennia, you were the only ones that were willing to help us to apply for residency and for the religious waiver for vaccines. You helped us and guided us the whole process from across the country, we never met in person and to be honest that was a concern. But we trusted God, everything worked out great our paperwork was filed in August and we recieved our Green cards in December. YOU ARE THE BEST THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

I wanted to get permanent residency in the US to live with my wife and children. I did not want to take a covid vaccine and our attorney Christina helped us legally get my permanent residency while staying honest about our vaccine status. We are over the moon with the service we have received.

Such a great firm to work with! I ran into some complications with my green card application with another law firm once I found out I needed to take certain vaccines to even apply. I found Siri & Glimstad after doing some research and since the very first moment I spoke to them, they took my concerns really seriously. Today I received my Green Card!!! Thank you so much!!

It was a privilege to work with Christina and Paulina who helped me through a rather complex legal process. They helped to simplify it and when I got stuck they quickly responded with the answers. I loved that they stayed in communication with me at all times. And best of all is that I got a positive outcome from the legal process that was being addressed. Yay!! Thank you ladies!

Siri & Glimstad were a Godsend. My green card lawyer had no experience with vaccine waivers, so in a desperate time crunch, I found S&G. They guided me through the process with very clear instructions, answered all the questions I had, were extremely meticulous, attentive and even pro-active, following up with me. The preparation for the interview covered every possible aspect of what one could expect. I'm very grateful to have had these professionals' help.

I came to Christina after receiving a request for evidence and being deemed inadmissible for not getting a couple vaccines. She made it easy. In less than a month my permanent resident status was approved! I now have my green card after being in the country for 13 years! Christina was a godsend and I’m so happy I found her and her team, I wouldn’t have my green card if it wasn’t for them. Forever grateful!

I am infinitely grateful to Siri & Glimstad for their help with my Green Card application with vaccine exemption. Christina and Yesennia worked very fast, responded to all my questions in a matter of hours, and were attentive and. We started working on gathering documents at the end of October 2022, and my Green Card was approved in July 2023 without any interviews! This is remarkable! Thank you for your professionalism and dedication!

My case was difficult. I asked for religious waiver I-601. I had a rude immigration officer who said he intended to deny me. But attorney Christina answered them properly and my case was approved shortly. I have used many attorneys so far on my long immigration journey, and this one is only one I am satisfied with. All recommendations. Now I can finally visit my family in Europe. Thank you, I am grateful.

For over a year my husband and I searched for a competent attorney with a proven track record to handle my vaccination waiver for my green card. My green card interview was a success. Thanks to Christina and Samantha for your thoroughness and excellent preparation for my interview, it was a smooth process for a difficult task. From the beginning we were handled with care and attention. I can't recommend the firm enough.

I am very grateful to the Siri & Glimstad firm; with their support, my vaccine waiver was approved at the same time as my green card. They have a highly efficient team and assist you with all your questions! I highly recommend them. Thank you Christina, Samantha, Paulina and Rocio I really appreciated your help!

When looking for a company to assist me with my religious exemption I looked for those with great reviews and found that with Siri & Glimstad. Christina and her team didn’t disappoint. They where very professional, efficient and supportive throughout the process and would highly recommend them to assist you on your immigration journey.

Siri & Glimstad has an amazing team. Attorney Xenides and Paralegal Esparza, they were great, professional, quick to respond, very helpful. We can't say enough good things about them. We definitely recommend them to anyone in need of their expertise.

I had the chance to work with them for a case of vaccine exemption. Very professional in advising me through all the steps of the process until it got approved. Special thanks to Samantha and Yesennia, they fully deserved this review!

I’m deeply grateful to and appreciate attorney Xenides and her wonderful team’s help. My I-601 and green card got approved and much faster than expected…it only took 3 months. Attorney Xenides is very professional, kind, understanding and dedicated during the entire process. Attorney Xenides and her team is beyond excellent and I would highly recommend Siri & Glimstad to others…they are the true fighters for justice.

We recently received our green card and we are overwhelmed with joy.  Siri | Glimstad took great care of our case. They were on top of there communication game. Our case got some complications but Christine X is an amazing Lawyer. She fought front and center for our case. I recommend this Frim 1000times. Thank you for the amazing support and hardwork.

We are beyond grateful to the Siri Glimstad team. Our case involved vaccine-related waivers and had been stuck in limbo for months. Our lawyers developed a clear, strategic plan that helped reopen our I-485s, move our files to the correct field office, and ensure everything was properly linked and adjudicated. If you're facing a complicated I-601 or waiver-related issue, this is the team you want in your corner. We can’t recommend them highly enough.

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Christina Xenides
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Samantha Caputo
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Yesennia Esparza
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Rocio Suazo
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