The immigration consequences of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship are severe. Under U.S. Immigration laws, false claims to U.S. citizenship are treated as seriously as marriage fraud, drug offenses, domestic violence and terrorism activities. Indeed, the immigration consequences for falsely claiming…
Due to lengthy delays in EAD renewals, starting January 17, 2017, the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has been automatically extending certain expiring EADs for up to 180 days for applicants who: Timely filed for a renewal EAD…
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). To apply, you must make an appointment at one of the designated Illinois Secretary of…
In a previous article (What is the ITIN?), we discussed that the ITIN program was created by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to facilitate tax payment for lawful and unlawful immigrants who are not eligible to be issued a Social…
In a previous article (What is the ITIN?), we discussed that the ITIN program was created by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to facilitate tax payment for lawful and unlawful immigrants who are not eligible for a Social Security number…
The Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to enable individuals who are not eligible for a Social Security number (SSN), to pay their taxes. The ITIN program was created…
In a previous article (“What Is Asylum?”), we discussed that asylum is a protection allowing a foreign national to enter or remain in the United States, who is unable or unwilling to return to his or her home country, and…
In a previous article (“What Are the Benefits of Asylum?”), we outlined the primary benefits of asylum. Depending on your individual circumstances; including your family size, health, age, income, and savings, you may also be eligible for certain services through…
In our past article, “What is Asylum?”, we discussed that asylum is a protection granted to foreign nationals already in the United States, or at the border, who meet the international law definition of a “refugee.” A “refugee” is defined…
Asylum is a protection allowing a person to enter or remain in the United States, granted to foreign nationals already in the United States, or at the border, who meet the international law definition of a “refugee.” A Refugee is…