As of August 29, 2016, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expanded the eligibility of I-601A provisional waivers to include all eligible spouses and adult children of lawful permanent residents. Previously, only the spouses of US citizens and some children of US citizens qualified... read more
Recent Blog Posts
Protectionist Immigration Policies Harm The U.S. Economy
As the rhetoric concerning immigration in the U.S. has become increasingly severe, politicians and the public are ignoring the harmful effects that protectionist immigration policies in the U.S. have on the economy in both Illinois and the rest of the nation. As the rest of the world has rebounded... read more
E-2 Visas Provide a Path to Entrepreneurship
An E-2 visa makes it possible for entrepreneurs to open businesses in the United States even if they don't have US citizenship. This makes it one of the most advantageous visas offered to foreign nationals. Over the past 5 years, the US Department of State has issued more than 41,000 E-2... read more
Green Card Blues
The grass is always greener on the other side, and for many individuals born outside of the United States, the other side is gaining permanent resident status in the U.S., and being able to legally live and work toward their dreams in America. The ticket to eventual citizenship is a green... read more
End Of TPS Arrangements Less Than A Year Away For Some Foreign Nationals
As part of the Immigration Act of 1990, Congress created TPS, or temporary protected status, for foreign nationals who are unable to return home due to civil war, disaster, or other harmful circumstances. For thousands of foreign nationals currently in the United States, the TPS status of their... read more
