On March 6, 2017, President Trump signed a revised executive order (“EO-2”), which includes the following key provisions: Suspends the entry of nationals from six Muslim-majority countries – Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen to U.S. for 90 days,…
In a previous article, we discussed that all immigrants have a right to counsel in immigration court but the government is not responsible for the costs and responsibilities associated with it. In a subsequent article, we addressed the fact that…
In a previous article, we discussed that immigrants have a right to counsel in immigration court but the government is not responsible for the costs and responsibilities associated with such hiring. Although finding a qualified attorney you can afford may…
Removal refers to a court proceeding in which an immigration judge determines whether an immigrant may remain in the United States or must be deported. Immigrants have a right to counsel in immigration court but they must hire, and pay…
In our past blog post (Does Filing Tax Returns Affect My Immigration Case?), we discussed the reasons why all immigrants, regardless of their immigration status, should file their tax returns. It is important to note that merely filing your tax…
On April 19, 2017, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced a new design for the Permanent Resident Card (Green Card), and the Employment Authorization Document (EAD). USCIS will begin issuing the new cards on May 1, 2017. The redesigned…
Aside from the fact that all individuals must pay taxes on income earned in the U.S., it is in the best interest of all immigrants, including undocumented immigrants and immigrants who are currently "out of status," to file income tax…
In our blog post, “Immigrants and Filing Tax Returns”, we discussed that if you are an undocumented immigrant or do not have a social security number, you should still file your tax returns using an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (“ITIN”).…
It’s tax season! With the exception of certain low-income individuals, all persons who earn income in the United States are required to file their tax returns before the federal deadline of Tuesday, April 18, 2017. This includes all documented and…
Chicago home sales rose 9.3 percent in January, 2017, from the same period last year. Chicago home prices increased by 12.4 percent over the same period in 2016. Illinois median home prices have already recovered to pre-recession levels. If that…