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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 in the middle of immigration law Many individuals looking to get a green card find...
Immigrants in Illinois who qualify for permanent residency may be issued a conditional green card initially. After two years, the conditional green card may be renewed without conditions. It is important that you remember to file the correct paperwork if you have a...
The income requirements for a green card sponsor are the same in Illinois as the other states. It's important to note that several factors influence your income requirement. Household size Larger household sizes require a bigger income requirement for you to be a...
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, it's in your best interest to get it replaced as soon as possible. When should you replace your green card?...
When looking into options for immigrating to the United States, several possibilities may come to your attention. What works for you might differ depending on your life and family circumstances. Green cards are one of the most popular options for many reasons. But how...
The DHS public charge rule is officially off the books, with a new final rule issued March 15, 2021, and effective March 9 removing the policy. After a decision by the Biden administration to stop defending the DHS public charge rule, all pending appeals were...
Updates to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Policy Manual will change the review of applications for adjustment of status, more commonly known as green card applications. Under the new guidance to adjudicating officers at the USCIS, discretionary...
An Ohio federal court gave foreign workers a small victory on Monday. U.S. District Judge Algenon L. Marbley issued a temporary restraining order against the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) requiring the agency to print work permit cards such as...
Recently, USCIS has had trouble sending employment authorization document (EAD) recipients their EADs, even though they were approved for it. Typically, it takes 48 hours after approval to get their physical EAD. However, many people are not getting theirs at all....
