On behalf of Francis Law Center | Jul 29, 2020 | K1 Fiance Visa
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...
by jael | Jul 19, 2020 | COVID19, Family Immigration, Immigration News, Marriage-Based Green Card, USCIS News
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...
by Francis Law Center | Jul 14, 2020 | F1 Visa, Immigration News, Marriage-Based Green Card, USCIS News
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...
by Francis Law Center | Jul 13, 2020 | Immigration News, USCIS News
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...
On behalf of Francis Law Center | Jul 13, 2020 | DACA
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...
by Francis Law Center | Jul 6, 2020 | Naturalization
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...
by Francis Law Center | Jul 6, 2020 | DACA
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...
by jael | Jul 5, 2020 | Marriage-Based Green Card, Public Charge
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...
by Francis Law Center | Jul 5, 2020 | Chicago Immigration, Immigration benefits
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...
