The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it will be expanding in-person interview requirements for certain categories of applicants for permanent residence, affecting people throughout Illinois. The expanded policy was effective as of Oct. 1 and may increase the waiting periods... read more
Recent Blog Posts
Immigrant Victims of Certain Crimes May Be Eligible for Special Visa
Chicagoans who are victims of certain types of crimes may be eligible for a special type of nonimmigrant visa called a U visa. This visa is designed for crime victims so that they can remain in the U.S. and help law enforcement and prosecution officials with the criminal cases against the... read more
Would You Qualify for Legal Immigration with This Strict Screening System?
At the beginning of August, President Trump announced his support for the Raise Act, an immigration bill that would greatly curtail legal immigration and would use a strict screening tool for would-be immigrants. The screening tool is so strict that many U.S. citizens in Illinois would not qualify... read more
Justice Department Cracks Down on Continuances in Immigration Cases
With Trump's promise to take an aggressive approach to immigration, the Justice Department recently issued new guidance to immigration courts to grant fewer continuances to lawyers so that they can prepare. This may result in far more deportations because of the inability to properly prepare for... read more
Chicago Stands Strong with Lawsuit Against Justice Department
In the wake of Attorney General Jeff Sessions's threat to cut off federal funds for sanctuary cities, including Chicago, Mayor Rahm Emmanuel filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice on Aug. 4. The city's lawsuit concerns newly issued DOJ regulations that would prevent Chicago from... read more
