The effect of the new Public Charge Rule is to deny the green card and visa applications of those immigrants who the government believes won't be able to support themselves and their families. The new rule implements several changes to applications for green cards and visas,... read more
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Here’s How to Avoid Immigration Scams
Immigration law can be complex and difficult for many to understand, which is why there are many attempts to scam immigrants amid the confusion. In many cases, these self-proclaimed "immigration consultants" do what they can to manipulate immigrants into paying them for illegitimate... read more
This Is Who Chicago Immigrants Really Are
Illinois, including Chicago, has seen an increasing number of immigrants, many of whom come from Mexico. Immigrants are now engrained in communities all over the state. In fact, one in seven Illinois citizens is an immigrant, while immigrants make up over 20 percent of business owners... read more
ICE Agents Will Not Get help From Chicago Police
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) won't receive help from the Chicago Police Department (CPD) because of restrictions placed on city officers and employees. However, ICE essentially manipulated the CPD into responding to its operations in order to bring them into the detainment... read more
What Is Conditional Resident Status?
Immigrants who have received a green card that displays a two-year expiration are known as conditional residents. It's important to act fast to establish permanent residency because that expiration date applies to both the card and the individual's residency status. What Exactly Is Conditional... read more