After a final Order of Removal, immigrants and their families may be unsure about what to do. There are certain steps to take to avoid complications. The following steps are particularly important to know as aggressive enforcement continues to take place all over the U.S. What Exactly... read more
Coming Soon: New Naturalization Test
Immigrants will be required to undergo a new naturalization test in the near future. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is currently revising the existing naturalization test to make improvements to increase accuracy. Specifically, these revisions will help ensure that the... read more
ICE Ignoring Policies After Veterans Risked It All
As new legislation has been reintroduced to help ease the transition to citizenship for deported immigrant veterans, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has continued to ignore policies already in place. Although there are special considerations for immigration cases involving... read more
If You’re a Foreign National Facing Criminal Charges, Read This
Foreign nationals in Illinois may face deportation and removal proceedings if they are convicted of a crime even if they receive a deferred judgment through a plea bargain with the prosecutor. Since a deferred judgment requires defendants to plead guilty and then to comply with the terms of... read more
Ruling: Immigrants Can Challenge Expedited Removal
Immigrants whose petitions for asylum have been denied after a finding of no credible fear may be able to challenge expedited removal proceedings by filing cases in federal court. The Trump administration has relied on expedited removals to quickly deport immigrants who have come into the... read more