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Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Avoid Common Mistakes When Preparing Immigration Forms

Kudos to the Miami Herald for its article published on February 15, 2019, titled Here are some of the worst mistakes immigrants make applying for legal papers. (link). As you may have noticed, we’ve been posting a series of blog...

Naturalization

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Explanation of the U.S. Citizenship Test

The naturalization process requires an applicant or US citizenship to pass a two-part naturalization examination. What the Test Entails The first part is a test that will assess the applicant’s ability to read, write, and speak English. Your ability to...

Immigration

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

What is an RFE (Request For Evidence)?

A Request for Evidence (known as an RFE) is a formal request for more evidence from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Often this is received months after sending your immigration packet. Many of our clients have reported feeling confused,...

Visa Green Cards

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

What is a Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative?

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) uses form I–130 to establish that a valid family relationship exists between an immigrant seeking a green card and the sponsoring US citizen or green card holder. This form is officially called the...

Immigration News

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Under Trump, Immigrants Applying For Legal Status Have Their Own Invisible Wall

While the public is distracted with the building of a physical wall on our southern border, the Trump administration has been silently building an invisible wall. This administration has concentrated its efforts on curtailing legal immigration. It has made it...

Immigration News

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Governor Pritzker Signs Executive Order Assisting Immigrants

Governor, J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order directing the Department of Human Services to coordinate with other state agencies to put together a “Know Your Rights resource sheet.” It will inform immigrants and refugees of their rights and possible opportunities....

Immigration

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Understanding Automatic Citizenship into the United States

The United States citizenship laws under the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”) have changed many times over the years, especially in regards to how or when an individual automatically acquires United States citizenship. The current law has been in effect...

Immigration

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Automatic Voter Registration and Immigration Consequences

In 2017 then-Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed 10 ILCS 5/1A-16.1 in to law. The law created an Automatic Voter Registration program jointly managed by the Illinois Secretary of State and the Illinois Board of Elections. The program is relatively simple...

Trump Immigration News

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

On The Recent Government Shutdown

As many people are aware, the United States federal government is currently in a shutdown because of the Trump administration’s demands for funding in order to secure the U.S.-Mexico border. This shutdown not only affects government employees, but the millions...

Visa

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

VOICES Act to Assist Illinois U Visa Applicants

Effective January 1, 2019, Illinois’ VOICES Act will take effect. The law requires Illinois law enforcement to submit appropriate paperwork for federal immigration authorities within 90 days after request from a U Visa applicant. U visas are special visas which...