President Trump signed Presidential Proclamation (P.P.) 10052 on June 22, an extension to P.P. 10014 that temporarily suspended entry into the U.S. for specific types of visa applicants throughout 2020. The ban affected H-1B, H-2B, and L-1 visas, along with J-1 applicants involved in certain... read more

In some cases, individuals may qualify for expedited non-immigrant visa (NIV) appointments if they meet certain criteria. The following are some of the qualifications for expedited interview appointments. Urgent Business Travel Some individuals may qualify for expedited NIV appointments... read more

The COVID-19 pandemic caused an abrupt halt to many visa services, however, in the past month many of these services have resumed. Individuals wishing to work or study in the United States should closely monitor the latest updates from the US Department of State and contact a Chicago... read more

When immigrating to the US, there are four different immigration status categories that immigrants may fall into: citizens, residents, non-immigrants, and undocumented immigrants. Citizens A US citizen is either a person who was born in the US or became a naturalized citizen following a... read more

Recent reports show Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has begun making workplace visits in businesses that employ F-1 students in optional practical training (OPT) in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Though ICE was allotted the right to inspect businesses... read more