Advocates of immigrants in the U.S. are arguing that there needs to be more transparency in the country's immigration system. The current system offers limited transparency that doesn't enable everyone to access crucial information when they need it. The Importance of Transparency in... read more
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Was Your H-1B Petition Denied Based on Unlawful Policies?
If an H-1B petition was denied because of unlawful policies, it may be possible to resubmit it for consideration as policies are updated. In 2020 and 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) rescinded three written policies following the federal courts finding that they... read more
What the Dream Act of 2021 Could Mean for You
The Dream Act of 2021 is intended to provide protections for immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children and still risk deportation. 20 years after the inception of the first Dream Act, this newer version would further support younger immigrants still trying to gain a stronger foothold in the... read more
President Biden Lifts Green Card Freeze
President Joe Biden recently lifted a green card freeze in February that carried over from the Trump administration. The ban affected thousands of immigrants and was responsible for blocking most legal immigration to the U.S. Preventing Immigrants from Entering Throughout the Pandemic Last... read more
Amendments to Welcoming City Ordinance Add Protections for Chicago Immigrants
The new Chicago Welcoming City Ordinance adds certain amendments to further protect Chicago immigrants' due-process rights. Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently signed the new ordinance, which will provide immigrants with further protection. The amendments come following controversies surrounding... read more