When we think of immigration – both the application process and obtaining resident status or citizenship – we tend to think of immigrants themselves. But businesses can play a large role in that process, by sponsoring the immigrant in hopes of obtaining them as a...
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Bypassing green card eligibility for foreign nationals
Being able to work in the United States under a green card visa is a complicated and time-consuming process, and one that can delay skilled foreign nationals from entering the country to provide indispensable services to industries in need of their specialized...
As an immigrant, how do I interact with the police?
What many immigrants forget is that, regardless of their status (legal or otherwise), everyone on United States soil is covered by the Constitution. Though, even for those immigrants that know this, they may still not know how to interact with police because of a fear...
Do you need a work permit to work in the U.S.?
Immigration law in the United States can be extraordinarily complex and therefore challenging to understand. Yet, successfully navigating it could mean the difference between building the life you always envisioned for yourself and your family and being removed from...
DHS returns to ‘targeted’ approach towards enforcement actions
The Department of Homeland Security has released guidelines regarding who is to be prioritized for enforcement proceedings. It is stepping away from the approach taken by the previous administration and will move forward with a more categorical or “targeted” approach....
Preference categories for employment-based visas
Each year, many people apply for employment-based immigrant visas. These visas are divided into several preference categories. First preference The first preference is for priority workers and persons of extraordinary ability. Applicants in the persons with...
Recent DACA ruling stokes more confusion about Dreamers’ future
Immigration law and the potential changes that have been proposed and attempted over the past five years have placed Illinois residents and people across the nation on an emotional pendulum. This is especially true for those who fall into the category of “Dreamers”...
Understanding I-9 document inspections
For many years, employers have been required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their employees. The I-9 form is used by employers to document this information and they are required to maintain the original form for all current employees. For former...
Biden administration reverses where immigrants can be arrested
Being an undocumented immigrant in the Chicago can be stressful. On one hand, you came to this country in seek of a better life for you and your loved ones. You may have been escaping poverty or war in your home nation. However, once in the U.S. you may live in...
How the family immigration process works
For those living in another country wanting to immigrate to the U.S., one method of immigration is through family sponsorship. If the foreign citizen has an immediate relative that is already a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident, that relative can petition...
