Chicago Immigration Law Blog
What are the H-1B visa requirements?
If you have obtained the higher education necessary to work in a highly specialized field and a U.S. company requires those skills, you may qualify for an H-1B visa. If so, you can come to the U.S. as a nonimmigrant for a minimum of three years for the purpose of...
Medical fields rely on H-1B visa holders
Work visas provide opportunities for professionals in many fields. Particularly in the medical and health care fields, H-1B visa holders make a difference in the United States. According to USA Today, foreign nationals contribute considerably to the number...
Understanding deportation
Immigrants who are living in the United States face the chances of deportation, which is removal by the federal government. There are various reasons for deportation, and they apply to those who are living here illegally. If faced with deportation, there are a few...
Visa options for family immigration applications
Some Illinois residents are working to bring their family members and relatives to join them in the United States. There are two major groups of visa categories for family-based immigrants, including family preference options and immediate relatives. Eligibility for...
Visas for spouses and children of international students
International students often come to Illinois on an F-1 visa that allows them to study at a U.S. college or university. However, many students around the world are married and have children. The F-2 visa can enable spouses and unmarried children under 21 to join an...
What green card holders should know about form I-751
When a green card holder or US citizen from Illinois or another state marries an individual from another country, the individual from the other country may be interested in seeking a green card. If the couple has been married for less than two years, the green card...
Options for foreign investors seeking U.S. immigration
Foreign investors interested in immigrating to Illinois may be curious about the best visa or green card route to help them achieve their goals. There are reasons to pursue either an E-2 work visa or an EB-5 green card depending on each person's specific...
Options for getting legal status in the U.S.
Illinois residents who are interested in helping foreign-born family members get legal status in the United States may be interested in learning about some of the options that are available. In most cases, the individual applying has to be in the country legally....
Green cards and denial of earlier marriage petitions
A person in Illinois who attempts to obtain a green card after marriage could face a denial if the person was earlier determined to have entered into a fraudulent marriage in an effort to get a green card. This is covered under INA Section 204(c). It says that for...
Online filing could speed family immigration process
Many immigrants in Chicago and across the country have been concerned about changes to U.S. immigration rules, as many of them seem to make it more difficult to support their family members joining them in the United States. However, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...
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