Earlier in April, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that a COVID-19 relief fund would be available to every individual in Chicago, regardless of their immigration or citizenship status. The fund includes $1,000 housing grants that would assist with mortgage and rent payments, $100 million worth of... read more
Recent Blog Posts
How Will COVID Impact Immigration in Chicago?
As COVID-19 continues to affect Chicago and the rest of the country in many different ways, President Trump has also announced that he would sign an executive order in response to the outbreak, temporarily suspending U.S. immigration. The move comes as the Trump administration works to progress... read more
Applying for a Green Card? Read this First
The effect of the new Public Charge Rule is to deny the green card and visa applications of those immigrants who the government believes won't be able to support themselves and their families. The new rule implements several changes to applications for green cards and visas,... read more
Here’s How to Avoid Immigration Scams
Immigration law can be complex and difficult for many to understand, which is why there are many attempts to scam immigrants amid the confusion. In many cases, these self-proclaimed "immigration consultants" do what they can to manipulate immigrants into paying them for illegitimate... read more
This Is Who Chicago Immigrants Really Are
Illinois, including Chicago, has seen an increasing number of immigrants, many of whom come from Mexico. Immigrants are now engrained in communities all over the state. In fact, one in seven Illinois citizens is an immigrant, while immigrants make up over 20 percent of business owners... read more
