The Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA) was signed into law on January 10, 2023, and went into effect on the same day. What does PICA change? It bans the sale, delivery and purchase of assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and .50…
In a past article, we discussed that under Illinois law, immigrants in unlawful status who are not eligible for a Social Security Number may apply for a Temporary Visitor Driver’s License (TVDL). This law enables immigrants who are eligible to…
The Illinois Human Rights Act protects individuals from discrimination based on their immigration or citizenship status. These protections extend to work authorization status, which means that employers in Illinois are prohibited from discriminating against employees or job applicants on the…
In past articles we discussed the Bona Fide Determination (BFD) Process for U visa applicants and their qualifying family members. We advised that the BFD process allows USCIS as its discretion to grant U visa applicants and qualifying family members…
In a past article, (Bona Fide Determination (BFD) Process for Qualifying Family Members of U Nonimmigrant Victims of Qualifying Crime), we discussed that a U visa application is bona fide if, upon initial review by Unites States Citizenship and Immigration…
Whether you need an attorney to accompany you to your immigration interview depends on the specific circumstances of your case and your comfort level in handling the interview on your own. Here are some factors to consider: 1. Complexity of…
Whether you need an immigration attorney to prepare your application depends on your specific situation and the complexity of your case. While it is not a legal requirement to have an attorney, hiring one can be beneficial in many circumstances.…
In two previous articles, “What is a postnuptial Agreement?” and “Do I Need a Postnuptial Agreement?”, we advised that a postnuptial agreement, also known as a post-marital agreement, is a legal contract entered into by a married couple after they…
In our previous articles, “What is a prenuptial Agreement?”, “Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement?” and “What format does a prenuptial have to follow?”, we advised that a prenuptial agreement, commonly referred to as a "prenup," is a legal contract…
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) online change of Address Tool offers a convenient and reliable option for noncitizens to update address information while awaiting immigration court proceedings, in addition to the existing options of doing so by phone or…