On Dec. 13, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule that permanently increases the automatic extension period for employment authorization and Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) available to certain EAD renewal applicants from up to 180 days to up…
Regardless of your immigration status, you have rights guaranteed under the Constitution of the United States. If you are undocumented and police or immigration (ICE) agents knock on your door, know that you have the following rights: - You do not have…
In a previous article, “Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record”, we advised that if you are applying for a green card in the United States, you have to submit Form I-693, which is a medical exam and vaccination record completed by a specific doctor known as a…
A Notice to Appear (NTA), also known as Form I-862, is a document issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) when they think someone can be removed from or not allowed into the United States. Once DHS gives…
A nonimmigrant visa is placed in your passport and grants you permission to travel to the United States on a temporary basis. Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to travel to the United States must apply for…
If you are applying for a green card in the United States, you have to submit Form I-693, which is a medical exam and vaccination record completed by a specific doctor known as a civil surgeon. This form shows that you are not inadmissible to the United States based on health reasons.…
On June 18, 2024, the Biden administration announced two major new policies which will help provide streamlined paths to legal status for certain undocumented immigrants. The first policy will allow undocumented spouses and children of U.S. citizens who have been…
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) is a federal policy created in 2012 that allows certain individuals who entered the United States illegally as children to live and work legally in the United States and avoid deportation. What is…
In early 2024, USCIS changed the filing fees for certain immigration and naturalization forms and also released new versions of several forms. These updated fees and forms will become effective on April 1, 2024. USCIS will accept prior editions of…
In a past article (What is the New Illinois Firearms Law?), we advised that the recently enacted Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA), bans the sale, delivery and purchase of assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and .50 caliber rifles. We further discussed…