Illinois is home to one of the largest immigrant populations in the country, and some immigrant advocacy groups are warning that a program intended to help protect young undocumented immigrants may now do more harm than good. According to Business Insider, advocates...
Month: November 2016
How do I become a U.S. citizen?
People born inside the United States or to U.S. citizens while in another country, are U.S. citizens by birth. This includes births inside U.S. territories. However, another way to become a citizen is through the naturalization process. Children, under the age of 18,...
Trump’s team assembly, campaign promises of concern to immigrants
Now that President-Elect Donald Trump is set to take over the White House in just a few short months, immigrants across Chicago, Illinois, are worried about what it might mean for their careers and their families. Per Fox 32, the election results are causing...
Immigrants may face an uneven legal playing field
Many immigrants who travel to the United States do so with the intention of staying on a long-term or permanent basis. Illinois was among five states with the largest immigration growth over a recent period, with MigrationPolicy.org reporting the state’s...