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When applying for an immigrant visa through consular processing, a medical exam with a designated civil surgeon is required. The medical exam determines whether an individual is inadmissible on health grounds, including for having certain communicable diseases, for...
Being an undocumented immigrant in Illinois comes with many worries. Those worries only intensify if an undocumented immigrant is experiencing abuse. Though everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity, that doesn’t always happen. For an undocumented...
The Illinois General Assembly passed a bill on May 31 that requires local authorities to cancel contracts to detain immigrants facing removal proceedings, and it prohibits them from entering into similar agreements in the future. The Illinois Way Forward Act gives...
What happens when someone faces deportation due to criminal charges, but then has the charges dismissed? Can the judge drop the deportation case? Unfortunately, the answer to these questions can be difficult. A recent case provides some clarity. What was the case? The...
While you have an idea of your options for employment-based immigrant visas in Illinois, you must have the right documents to receive a visa. What paperwork must you gather? The U.S. Department of State breaks down specific documentation to include with your visa...
When looking into options for immigrating to the United States, several possibilities may come to your attention. What works for you might differ depending on your life and family circumstances. Green cards are one of the most popular options for many reasons. But how...
J-1 nonimmigrant visas are available to visitors participating in exchange programs in the U.S. Among the eligible categories are certain teachers, trainees, students, physicians, au pairs, camp counselors, scholars, interns, and government visitors. If an individual...
Voting and immigration may seem like two very different subjects, but recent pushes by the Democratic Party may connect the two in an unfortunate way. According to NBC News, voting reform legislation under consideration would lead to automatic voter registration when...
Following President Biden’s Executive Order 14012 earlier this month, USCIS will continue administering the 2008 version of the civics test required for naturalization. Previously, a 2020 version became effective on December 1. Individuals who applied for...
The U.S. Supreme Court makes decisions on cases from lower courts to clarify rules, laws and issues. A recent case before the court, Pereida v Wilkson, has had a profound effect on immigration. In this case, the issue is about deportation and criminal charges....
