Immigration continues to be a divisive political issue in Illinois and throughout the country. Due to the vastly different opinions about immigration policy, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
During the naturalization process, an immigrant to the U.S. can gain full U.S. citizenship. While this is a dream for many immigrants currently living in Illinois and across the country,
Part of the process of getting naturalized in Illinois is receiving your citizenship interview. This is usually one of the very last things you need to go through before you
Originally introduced in 1952, the Immigration and Nationality Act consolidates a myriad of provisions around immigration law into a comprehensive document. More specifically, section 212(a)(9)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality
The ability of Dreamers to remain in the U.S. under DACA laws has faced unprecedented challenges. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy began accepting applications in 2012. The policy
Illinois residents appreciate the value of global reporting. If you work for a foreign information media office and want to enter the U.S. solely to work in this profession, you
One of the ways that foreign nationals wishing to invest in a business venture and oversee it in Illinois is to acquire an E-2 investor visa. When considering this move,
Whether you live in Illinois or another state, the naturalization process is the same because immigration is regulated by the federal government. You will go through an interview and take
Many foreign workers come to Illinois and the Chicago area for jobs. Those holding Canadian or Mexican passports can seek special TN nonimmigrant classification permits to live and work for
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has helped many young people in Illinois live and work in the U.S. without facing possible deportation and removal proceedings. Once an
Immigration law prevents return to the U.S. if an immigrant leaves the country. These laws apply in Illinois and around the country. There are the three- and ten-year bars. Caught
As of September 19th, the attempt made by Democrats to use a $3.5 trillion budget package to grant millions of undocumented immigrants legal status has been ruled inappropriate for such
Immigrant applicants for admission into Illinois and other U.S. states are scrutinized in an in-depth manner that can include a significant background check in their native country as well as
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,
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
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
Those seeking asylum in the United States face several hurdles before they can gain protection, no matter why they fled their country of origin. The process begins with the filing
There is nothing more important than bringing your family together and keeping it together. Across borders it often involves rules and regulations which are confusing and difficult to make sense
After pledging to force a vote in December over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, Congressional Democrats are acknowledging defeat. The hope was to add a vote on
