by jael | May 29, 2020 | Citizenship, COVID19, Family Immigration, Immigration News, Marriage-Based Green Card, USCIS News
On May 27, 2020, USCIS confirmed its reopening to the public on June 4, 2020. Although USCIS will resume routine public services, local USCIS field offices will operate at a reduced capacity. The number of appointments and interviews will be reduced to ensure social...
On behalf of Francis Law Center | May 28, 2020 | Visas
The H-1B visa is one of the most common nonimmigrant work visas the United States provides for workers in specialty occupations. If the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (UCIS) approves your petition, you will be able to live and work in the U.S. However, you...
On behalf of Francis Law Center | May 26, 2020 | Immigration News
Many Illinois residents may have worked with or gone to school with people from other countries over the years. The United States has a vast array of visa types that allow people legal entry to the country for different reasons. When it comes to working or studying in...
by jael | May 22, 2020 | Family Immigration, Immigration News, Marriage-Based Green Card, Public Charge
You spent many hours preparing forms and documents, and then submitted a family-based green card case to USCIS. You have heard about the numerous, new requirements that have come out recently, such as the Public Charge rule, April 2020 Presidential Proclamation, and...
by Francis Law Center | May 19, 2020 | Citizenship, Immigration News, Marriage-Based Green Card
In May 2020, USCIS announced its immediate plan to implement a 10 percent surcharge on all applications. You may be wondering why the USCIS is increasing its filing fees, and the reason is that USCIS revenue is entirely dependent on filing fees associated with USCIS...
by Francis Law Center | May 15, 2020 | Chicago Immigration, Family Immigration, Immigration News, K1 Fiance Visa, Marriage-Based Green Card, Public Charge, Spousal Immigrant Visa, Wisconsin Immigration
If you plan to adjust status (obtain a green card) or apply for an immigrant visa, you will need to provide the government with tax documents for the most recent tax year. In some cases, you are required to obtain a tax transcript from the IRS and submit it instead of...
by Francis Law Center | May 14, 2020 | COVID19, Immigration News
You may have heard that the United States has banned “non-essential” travel from Canada or Mexico to the United States. On May 13, 2020, it was reported that the Trump administration plans to extend virus border restrictions indefinitely until the Coronavirus is no...
On behalf of Francis Law Center | May 12, 2020 | Immigration News
One of the biggest barriers between aliens who wish to obtain a green card and permanent US residency is the US government declaring them a “public charge.” The definition of a public charge is an individual who is dependent upon means-tested support. In order to...
