Family-based immigration requires that U.S. citizens or residents petition on behalf of their relatives so they can move to the United States. Sponsors must file affidavits of support for their relatives who will be joining them in the U.S. The affidavits of support are not the first step in the... read more
Recent Blog Posts
Courts Across the Country Agree: Decision to End DACA was Unlawful
The Trump administration announced an end to the DACA program in Sept. 2017, but two federal courts have found that the manner in which it was ended was illegal. The Trump administration has resumed accepting DACA renewals for current recipients. The Department of Justice sought a direct review of... read more
DACA Deal May Depend on Funding for Border Wall
While a bipartisan agreement was reached on immigration, President Trump opposed it and countered with a demand of $25 billion to pay for his border wall along with other concessions such as an end to the diversity lottery and family-based immigration. Both the left and the right are opposed to... read more
Harsh Immigration Policies Are Toxic for Kids
Since Trump's election, school children in Illinois and across the U.S. have felt emboldened to parrot some of the President's anti-immigrant rhetoric to taunt other children. Schools have reported a substantial uptick in openly racist behavior, and some parents have simply explained away the... read more
The End of TPS: You May Still Have Options
The Trump administration has announced the end of temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of people, but other options may be available to enable the affected immigrants to stay in the U.S. Illinois immigrants who are losing TPS may be able to file for adjustments of status, apply for... read more
