Immigration has always been a very controversial subject for many people. There has always been the myth that immigration numbers in the United States are rising - and quickly. However, recent studies are proving that is not necessarily true. In fact, a 2015 report from the Center for... read more
Student Response to Potential Immigration Reform
With Donald Trump assuming office under a new Republican regime, immigrants without lawful status around the country are concerned about their futures. Many of these individuals are students who have spent the last several years developing skills and increasing knowledge to become productive... read more
Proposed H-1B Visa Bill Would Hurt Small Business
Against a backdrop of President-elect Trump's repeated talks about tightening immigration rules, two California Congressmen, Representatives Darrell Issa and Scott Peters have co-authored a bill that would harm small businesses by raising salary exemption amounts for highly skilled foreign workers... read more
Supreme Court Vote Halts Immigration Reform
A recent Supreme Court vote halted the expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program, which would defer deportation for more than four million immigrants. Many of the 280,000 immigrants who reside in Illinois have contacted an immigration attorney about the impact of the... read more
The New Year Brings Higher Fees for K1 Fiance Visas
USCIS has announced higher filing fees for K1 Fiance Visas beginning December 23, 2016. An immigration lawyer can explain fee increases and their impact on Illinois applicants who want to file for K1 Visas. New K1 Fiance Visa Fees Beginning December 23, 2016, individuals who want to file for... read more