According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, American citizens must complete and apply for a K-1 nonimmigrant visa, commonly known as fiancé(e) visa if they wish to bring their loved one to the United States and get married in Illinois. You can sponsor your...
Month: July 2020
Anticipated USCIS Furlough in August 2020; What Does That Mean for Your Case?
Everyone has been feeling the pinch of the pandemic, which has had devastating economic impacts. Numerous small businesses are struggling to stay afloat, and many are finding it difficult to meet the monthly rent. USCIS is no different, and as an organization they are...
How will the Fall 2020 ICE Guidance affect F1 Visa Students?
On July 6, 2020, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) sent a broadcast message to all users of the Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) announcing changes to their policy concerning online coursework for nonimmigrant international...
Anticipated USCIS Staff Furloughs in August 2020
Recently, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)—the agency tasked with processing adjustment of status, naturalization, asylum, and refugee applications—began sending furlough notices to 13,000 employees, nearly three-quarters of its...
Facts about the DACA program
Many news stories cover important elements of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, but the public at large often has difficulty fully grasping the complicated program. The political aspects of the program and its associated rhetoric also often serve as...
Is Selective Service Required for Citizenship?
When a lawful permanent resident of the United States applies for naturalization, item 44 of part 12 of the N-400 form asks about the applicant’s registration with the selective service. Young men between the ages of 18-26 legally must register for the selective...
DACA Renewal: How to Navigate a Criminal Record
On June 18, 2020, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-to-4 decision, rejecting the Trump administration’s shut down of the DACA program. This Supreme Court decision provided a sigh of relief for Dreamers. The Court did not rule on the program itself, rather looked at...
Green Card Through Marriage Process 2020
You and your girlfriend have been dating for a while. You are thinking about getting married and starting a marriage-based green card case now. You wonder how to get your spouse a green card so that you can live together in the United States. What are the requirements...
How do I get TVDL in Illinois without a Social Security Number?
The Temporary Visitor Driver’s License (TVDL) is a document permitting foreign-born people without a social security number to drive in the state of Illinois. TVDLs are valid only for driving, not for identification (i.e.: one cannot use a TVDL to enter a plane or...