Chicago Immigration and Naturalization Law Blog

8 Year Path to Citizenship for Millions of Undocumented Residents
Congressional Democrats announced an 8-year plan to citizenship for 11 million undocumented residents on February 18, 2021. President Biden’s ne...

Is A 1st Time Offense Ruining Your Future?
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...

Immigration Minute 2-12-21
In our new weekly series Immigration Minute, immigration attorney Mario Godoy gives you the week’s immigration news and updates in 1 minute. Mar...

Marrying A Foreigner: Fiancé Visa and Marriage Based Petitions
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with your loved one is a strong American tradition. Couples spend meaningful time together, and on this special day ...

Supreme Court Pauses Border Wall Arguments
The Supreme Court canceled scheduled oral arguments to hear cases on funding former President Trump’s border wall and Trump administration asylu...

What is a Statutory Suspension?
A statutory summary suspension is taken by the Secretary of State on someone’s Illinois driving privileges if they are arrested for driving u...