If you are planning to emigrate to Illinois, you need to know about the latest visa bulletin updates. These special updates are issued on a periodic basis by the U.S.
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
If you’re one of the thousands of immigrants living in Illinois who have obtained citizenship and have tried to get family members to enter the United States legally, chances are
If you are looking to bring your foreign fiancé to the United States, you will need to apply for a K-1 visa. This type of visa is for people who
In order to comply with Covid vaccination requirements, you must ensure that you receive the right vaccine at the right time. You must also receive evidence of your vaccination. There
When a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident marries a foreign national, a process exists to sponsor the foreign national for a visa. The visa would allow the spouse
Moving to Illinois or another U.S. state and becoming a citizen is a process that can take over a decade. Once people are established in the country, it is sometimes
Updated October 2025 | Francis Law Center When applying for an immigrant visa through consular processing, every applicant is required to complete a medical exam with a designated civil surgeon.
Many immigrants come to the U.S. to reunite with their families. But what if you are not family yet? You may be able to help your fiancé(e) come to America
After having immigrated to Illinois yourself, you may likely want your family to reunite with you here. You may feel concerned about them encountering some of the same challenges you
On July 29, 2020, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York issued nationwide temporary injunctions related to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) and Department
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
USCIS re-opening on June 4, 2020 was supposed to jumpstart stalled immigration cases. However, the reopening has shown disparate impacts on green card, naturalization, and H1B cases The first, in
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
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
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
Adjustment of Status (green card) cases filed on or after February 24, 2020 will face much more scrutiny than earlier applications. This is because of a change in what is
On April 22, 2020, the President issued a Proclamation restricting immigration into the United States. The Proclamation is scheduled to take effect at 11:59 pm on April 23. While many
To many people in Schaumburg, immigration might seem like a singular event. One arrives in their destination country, and that (as they say) is that. In reality, however, it is
Most family-sponsored immigrants are now required to have a petitioner sign an Affidavit of Support (USCIS Form I-864) who becomes a sponsor for an intending immigrant. That form will likely
