Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients in Chicago will need advance parole if they want to travel outside the U.S. The application for advance parole is only available for approved DACA recipients. If you want to travel internationally as a DACA recipient, the following... read more

If you are part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, you may be able to travel domestically as long as you have the proper documentation in Chicago. However, you may not be able to travel internationally unless you have a critical reason that allows for “Advance... read more

Knowing what happens if asylum is denied may be the key to you remaining in the U.S., and gaining legal immigration status. If the government denies your application for asylum, removal proceedings will likely start, but you may be able to appeal the decision and continue seeking asylum.... read more

If you are a victim of domestic violence and qualify for benefits under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), it can take around 16 to 21 months to process a self-petition and recover benefits. How long VAWA takes to be approved depends on factors, including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration... read more

If you want to change from an H1-B visa to a tourist visa, you will need to apply for an adjustment of status and go through the necessary process. In some cases, you may want to change from an H1-B work visa to a B2 tourist visa, such as if you lose your job and want to remain in the U.S.... read more