Immigration Law News
May
19
What is a VAWA Self Petition?
When applying for the United States permanent residency under VAWA (Violence Against Women Act), aside from USCIS Form I-360, you also have to submit evidence that you meet ...
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Apr
28
Trump Suspends Immigration: What you need to know
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Wednesday (April 22, 2020) that temporarily blocks some individuals outside the United States from obtaining US permanent ...
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Apr
28
Should I File I-751 With a Waiver of Joint Filing or File VAWA I-360?
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) enables domestic violence victims (and their children) to self-petition for a green card by filing Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, ...
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Feb
28
About DACA and DREAMers
On June 15th, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security created the (DACA). It’s an exercise of prosecutorial discretion that provides temporary relief from deportation. ...
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Dec
13
What is the New Public Charge Rule and How Does it Affect Me?
One top reason to hire an experienced immigration lawyer is to have someone who is on top of the constant changes in immigration rules and laws. As Chicago immigration attorneys, ...
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Dec
13
Section 245i Immigration Law: Who Is Protected and Who Isn’t
Section 245(i) of the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE) is available to certain persons who aren’t eligible to apply for adjustment of status otherwise. Obviously, ...
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Dec
02
Approval Process: From Asylum Status to Green Card ...
To apply for a green card and adjust your status to lawful permanent resident you have to live in the United States for one year since your grant of asylum.
Nov
23
K1 Visa Adjustment of Status Explained
After the marriage, the foreign national spouse must file for the K1 visa adjustment of status to obtain permanent resident status.
Oct
15
What is a K-1 Visa?
The fiance(e) K-1 nonimmigrant visa is issued to the foreign-citizen fiance(e) of a United States citizen. It allows for the foreign-citizen fiance(e) to travel to the United ...
Dec
02
Approval Process: From Asylum Status to Green Card ...
To apply for a green card and adjust your status to lawful permanent resident you have to live in the United States for one year since your grant of asylum.
Nov
23
K1 Visa Adjustment of Status Explained
After the marriage, the foreign national spouse must file for the K1 visa adjustment of status to obtain permanent resident status.
Oct
15
What is a K-1 Visa?
The fiance(e) K-1 nonimmigrant visa is issued to the foreign-citizen fiance(e) of a United States citizen. It allows for the foreign-citizen fiance(e) to travel to the United ...