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Can a DUI Affect Your Immigration Status?

A DUI can feel like a criminal matter that has nothing to do with immigration. But if you are not a U.S. citizen, you may wonder: Could a DUI affect my Green Card, citizenship application, or immigration status? The answer...

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¿Tienes Antecedentes Penales y Quieres Obtener la Green Card? Lo Que Debes Saber

¿Tienes antecedentes penales y estás pensando en solicitar tu Green Card? Tal vez te preguntas: "¿Un arresto o una condena del pasado puede impedirme obtener la residencia permanente?" La respuesta no siempre es sí. Tener antecedentes penales no significa automáticamente...

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Can a Criminal Record Affect Your Green Card?

Are you preparing to apply for a Green Card but worried about a past arrest or conviction? You are not alone. Many immigrants wonder whether a criminal record automatically prevents them from becoming lawful permanent residents. The answer depends on...

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Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

2026 Midterm Elections: Why Voting Matters and What Immigrants Should Know

The 2026 Midterm Elections are coming. Do you know why they matter and whether you are eligible to vote? For immigrant families, understanding U.S. elections is important—not only because elections can shape laws and government policies, butalso because voting eligibility...

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What to Do If You Get a Deportation Notice in 2026: Your Rights and Next Steps

You got a letter from the government. Or maybe ICE showed up at your door. Either way, you're holding a document that says the United States wants to remove you from the country. Take a breath. A deportation notice does...

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Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

TPS Termination: What to Do When Your Country’s Designation Changes

At Godoy Law Office, we have helped thousands of TPS holders in Illinois prepare for some of the most stressful moments in their immigration journey. If your country's Temporary Protected Status designation has been terminated or is under review, here...

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How to Renew or Replace Your Green Card

Quick Summary You need to renew your Green Card every 10 years. Whether it expired, was lost, stolen or damaged, has old or incorrect information, or never arrived after USCIS mailed it, the process is mostly the same: you file...

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What Happens After You Apply for Asylum? A Simple Guide to What Comes Next

Quick Summary After sending your Form I-589 to USCIS, they will mail you a receipt notice. This is your confirmation that your case is officially in the system. Next, you will receive a biometrics appointment notice. It is very important...

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Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

VAWA vs. U-Visa: What’s the Difference?

Quick Summary VAWA helps certain immigrants who were abused by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) relative. It lets victims file for immigration relief without telling their abuser. The U-visa (U nonimmigrant status) is for victims...

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How an Expired Passport Can Complicate Your Immigration Case

Quick Summary In many cases you can submit immigration forms with an expired passport, but you should update USCIS with your new passport once you renew it. This helps avoid delays. USCIS may not accept your expired passport as valid...

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