Know Your Rights During Deportation

February 18, 2025

Receiving a notice of removal proceedings, commonly known as deportation, is overwhelming and upsetting. The prospect of deportation creates fear and uncertainty for your future and your loved ones.  Removal …

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Live and Work in Chicago With a Green Card

February 3, 2025

Chicago, home to almost three million green card holders, offers many opportunities. A green card, officially known as a Permanent Residence Card, allows you to live and work permanently in …

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New Healthcare Eligibility for DACA Recipients

January 15, 2025

The DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program safeguards children of undocumented immigrants from deportation and allows them to stay in the United States to pursue education and seek employment. …

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The National Interest Waiver: Petitioning for an EB-2 I-140

January 5, 2025

A foreign national with an advanced degree or exceptional ability can seek permanent residency in the United States through the Employment-Based Second Preference Visa (EB-2). EB-2 eligibility means the applicant …

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What Is a Joint Sponsor for Immigrant Applications?

September 27, 2024

A joint sponsor, or financial co-sponsor, is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who can help an applicant for a family-based green card meet the income requirements by committing …

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Successful Chicago H-1B Visa Sponsorship

September 18, 2024

Chicago is a fast-paced and competitive city, and employer-sponsored H-1B visas are one avenue through which businesses and organizations give themselves an edge. The opportunity to hire talented people from …

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Expediting Your Immigrant Visa Interview

May 8, 2024

Emergency circumstances, humanitarian crises, and federal agency recommendations are all legitimate reasons to request an expedited immigrant visa interview to enter the United States. However, requesting an expedited immigrant visa …

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Changes to the H-1B Process

May 2, 2024

The H-1B program is experiencing many updates, including integrity enhancements through a recent final rule, fee increases, and changes in processing requirements. Employers should stay informed to ensure the best …

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Understanding the United States Citizenship Application Backlog

April 17, 2024

Fiscal year 2023 was a watershed moment for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The USCIS received 10.9 million filings and completed more than 10 million pending cases, …

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Navigating the Complexities of Hiring Foreign Talent

April 16, 2024

To maintain a competitive edge in today’s global economy, hiring talented job candidates from other parts of the world is essential. Of course, the process of hiring citizens of another …

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What Is Optional Practical Training?

March 12, 2024

Congratulations on arriving in the United States! As you settle in and set your sights on your future career, Optional Practical Training (OPT) might be a powerful tool to consider. …

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How Do I Maintain Permanent Resident Status in the United States?

February 25, 2024

Holding a green card, officially titled a Permanent Resident Card, opens doors to countless opportunities in the United States. From living and working here permanently to traveling freely within the …

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