In early March, a Supreme Court ruling made it more difficult for immigrants who were convicted of a crime to avert deportation. Although not all convictions lead to deportation for longtime immigrants, the ruling showed that deportation is possible if immigrants fail to prove that their... read more

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

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

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