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Advance parole is an application to USCIS to allow those who are undocumented to travel outside the United States and return lawfully. DACA recipients can apply for this permission but are more limited than others as there must be exceptional circumstances. It allows...
A travel ban remains in place for individuals attempting to enter the U.S. from the U.K. Specifically, and outside any exceptions, anyone who has been in the U.K. in the last fourteen days may not enter the U.S. The ban does not apply to U.S. citizens or U.S. lawful...
Asylum grants certain political refugees protection so that they can live in Illinois or elsewhere in the United States after leaving their native country. An individual can get granted either defensive or affirmative asylum. There are a few differences between the...
Moving to Illinois or another U.S. state and becoming a citizen is a process that can take over a decade. Once people are established in the country, it is sometimes possible for them to bring family members over too. For many new citizens and green card holders,...
A green card is one of the most important documents that you can have as an immigrant in the United States. If your green card becomes damaged, lost or stolen, it's in your best interest to get it replaced as soon as possible. When should you replace your green card?...
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...
