Immigrants in Illinois contribute a lot to local communities as citizens across the state. The following data shows how immigrants comprise the residents, workers, and students that support Illinois as of 2020. Immigrants Account for One in Every Seven Residents in Illinois In... read more

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently made updates to their policy manual to provide official guidance on the final fee rule in place. Individuals who wish to learn more about the final fee rule can view the new fee charts and visit the organization's news alert for... read more

If a green card is stolen, lost, or damaged, it's important to replace it as soon as possible. Without a physical green card, cardholders are unable to show proof of permanent residency or ability to work in the U.S. They will also need a green card to gain re-entry into the U.S. after... read more

There has been a recent increase in fraudulent letters and emails that scammers are sending to Diversity Visa (DV) program applicants. According to the Department of State, Office of Visa Services, scammers are attempting to obtain payments from applicants by imitating U.S. government... read more

Although the Trump administration is unable to cease processing immigration applications, its mismanagement of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) could still lead to furloughs that impact immigrants, international adoptions, and United States businesses. Plans for the... read more