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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Quick Summary A re-entry permit protects your permanent residency. Advance parole protects your pending immigration application. A re-entry permit lets lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) travel outside the United States for an extended time, usually up to two years,...

Quick Summary You have legal rights, no matter your immigration status. If ICE approaches you, you do not have to answer questions about immigration status, country of birth, or how you entered the U.S. ICE cannot enter your home without...

At Godoy Law Office, we have helped 6,000+ immigrants across Illinois build their futures here, from Aurora to Chicago and beyond. If you are searching for an immigration lawyer in Aurora, IL, you likely have real stakes and real questions....