On December 1, 2014, the Obama administration launched the Central American Minors (CAM) Refugee/Parole Program. The program allows certain parents who are legally present in the United States to apply for refugee status for their children currently living in El…
A citizen of the United States or legal permanent resident must file form I-130 in order to assist a relative immigrate to the United States. This form is used to establish their relationship to the alien relative who wishes to…
The divorce law in Illinois provides that a parent not granted custody of a child is entitled to reasonable visitation rights unless the court finds that visitation would seriously endanger the child’s physical, mental, or emotional health. The reasoning behind…
O-1 Visa - Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement Scholars, artists, and performers are the most likely users of the O visa. This visa requires a high level of accomplishment and recognition but there is room for those whose level…
When U visa is granted, it is valid for four years. Extensions are available if needed based on the following: Request from law enforcement; Exceptional circumstances; Due to delays in consular processing; or Automatically extended upon the filing and pendency…
The limit on the number of U visas that are available each year is 10,000 for principal applicants but there is no cap for family members deriving status from the principal applicant; such as spouses, children, or other eligible family…
Background The U nonimmigrant visa is provided for victims of certain serious crimes who are helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity. Congress created the U nonimmigrant visa with the passage of the Victims of…
E-3 Visa: The E-3 Visa is available for Australians who otherwise meet the H-1B definition of “specialty occupation.” A labor condition application is required, but no petition is required when the application is filed at a consular office. E-3 visas…
Prior to March 4, 2013, all Individuals who were ineligible to adjust status in the U.S. because they needed a waiver of inadmissibility, due to more than 180 days of unlawful presence in the U.S., were required to travel abroad…
Enforcement shall be concentrated on the following individuals: Persons convicted of a felony or “aggravated” felony Suspected terrorists Convicted gang members Persons apprehended on the border Persons convicted of 1 serious misdemeanor (DUI, burglary, domestic battery, firearm offense,and all gang…