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If an immigrant including a Green Card holder, H-1B visa holder or other lawful immigrants is arrested, the consequences could include loss of their immigrant visa or even deportation, even if they do not have a criminal conviction. It is...

The United States citizenship application USCIS Form N-400 evaluates if you have good moral character and are eligible for citizenship. A criminal record, fraudulent activity or drug conviction can prevent you from becoming a U.S. citizen - but not every...

If you are a non-citizen who has been charged with a 1st-time crime or has been convicted of a 1st offense, your criminal defense attorney must know both immigration and criminal law so that you don’t lose your Green Card...

For an immigrant with a first-time arrest or conviction, not being a citizen adds extra complications and potentially devastating consequences. To protect your rights and your American Dream, it's important that your criminal defense attorney is experienced in both immigration...

Si no es ciudadano y ha sido acusado de un delito por primera vez o ha sido condenado por un primer delito, su abogado de defensa criminal debe conocer tanto la ley de inmigración como la ley penal para que...

March is National Social Work Month. Social workers are essential workers who are trained, licensed professionals who help people address challenging personal and systemic problems and improve their quality of life. They work with individuals, families, groups and entire communities...

At a DUI roadblock or checkpoint, police officers stop drivers following a pattern or sequence, such as stopping every fourth car and evaluate the driver for signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Many Illinois drivers experience random DUI roadblocks around...

La mayoría de la gente comete errores, pero a veces los errores son graves. Si tiene una condena por un delito en el pasado, puede dañar su futuro y evitar que avance en su vida. La mayoría de los empleadores,...

Most people make mistakes, but sometimes the mistakes are serious. If you have a one-time conviction for a crime in your past, it can hurt your future and prevent you from moving forward in your life. Most employers, licensing agencies,...

A statutory summary suspension is taken by the Secretary of State on someone's Illinois driving privileges if they are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, other drugs, a DUI, and they refuse to submit to testing. What are your rights if...