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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has updated and modernized the Cuban and Haitian family reunification parole (FRP) processes. This is in response to feedback from stakeholders, and it will make the process more accessible and efficient. Petitioners will now...

According to the United States government, to be legally qualified for jury duty, an individual must: be a United States citizen; be at least 18 years of age; reside primarily in the judicial district for one year; be adequately proficient...

To determine your eligibility for naturalization to apply to become a U.S. citizen through the N-400 application, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a new eligibility tool to assist individuals in assessing their eligibility for naturalization and applying...

A new Illinois law will allow non-citizens to become police officers, but only if they are authorized to work in the United States and are legally allowed to own a gun. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the new law in July 2023,...

At Godoy Law Office we're often asked what is the typical cost of immigrating to the U.S. The cost from someone to immigration to the United States varies considerably - it could be as low as $2,000 to $8,000 and...

USCIS Tips For Avoiding Immigration Scam Here are some tips from USCIS to avoid immigration scams. If you receive a job offer by email before you leave your country to come to the U.S., it may be a scam, especially...

Yes, you can reschedule your naturalization ceremony. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) allows you to reschedule your naturalization ceremony up to 30 days before the scheduled date. However, there are some important things to keep in mind when...

A U visa is a nonimmigrant visa for victims of certain crimes who have been helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of those crimes. The U visa is a temporary visa, but it can lead to permanent...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new family reunification parole program for immigrant beneficiaries from Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. The program is called the Family Reunification Parole (FRP) program, and it will allow certain qualifying family...

A new report from the Democracy Solutions Project at the University of Chicago finds that immigrants in Illinois need more language help to participate in civic life. The report found that the most common language barriers faced by immigrants in...