In some cases, the cut-off date for a green card application may move backward in a process known as visa retrogression. Typically, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will let green card applicants know where they stand in line through their Visa Bulletin,... read more
Is a New Path to Citizenship on the Horizon?
Recently, President Joe Biden sent the U.S. Citizenship Act to Congress, which could provide millions of immigrants without legal status a new pathway to citizenship. The move comes as the president has worked to reverse a multitude of Trump-era immigration policies. What to Expect With the... read more
What Chicago Immigrants Should Know About the “Uninsured Ban”
The U.S. Court of Appeals recently upheld the Trump administration's "uninsured ban," which prevents immigrants from entering the country without "approved" health insurance. There are several details that immigrants in Chicago should know about the uninsured ban and how it may affect... read more
Updated Guidance for Immigrants Who Failed to Obtain Lawful Permanent Resident Status
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated guidance to clarify when individuals may not be eligible for naturalization if they did not lawfully obtain permanent residency status or abandoned their LPR status during the adjudication of the naturalization application. The... read more
Immigrants: Critical Contributors to Illinois [infographic]
Immigrants in Illinois contribute a lot to local communities as citizens across the state. The following data shows how immigrants comprise the residents, workers, and students that support Illinois as of 2020. (Article continues below infographic) Immigrants in Illinois... read more