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
In-Person Interviews Waived for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
As of August 25, 2020, United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on behalf of the Department of State (DOS) that there would be an expansion of provisions enabling consular officers to waive in-person interviews for certain nonimmigrant visa applications. Specifically, the waiver... read more
USCIS Guidance on the Final Fee Rule
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently made updates to their policy manual to provide official guidance on the final fee rule in place. Individuals who wish to learn more about the final fee rule can view the new fee charts and visit the organization's news alert for... read more
American Cities Are Facing a Shortage of Immigrants
Cities all over the United States are currently facing a shortage of immigrants as a result of the recent pandemic. This comes as the country faces one of the biggest economic downturns in decades, largely influenced by the immigration shortage. What the Immigration Shortage Means for the... read more
How Special Circumstances May Impact USCIS Applications, Petitions, or Requests
For individuals in the process of applying, petitioning, or making immigration requests to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), certain situations such as natural disasters may impact processing. The following are some of the steps that USCIS will take depending on the... read more