Chicago Immigration and Naturalization Law Blog
When Do I Get a Decision On My Naturalization Interview?
There are three ways someone can become a citizen of the United States, either through birth, derivation or through naturalization. Naturalization occ...
New Citizen Celebrations to Mark 4th of July #newUScitizen
To celebrate America’s birthday on the 4th of July, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is welcoming new U.S. citizens! USCIS has ...
USCIS Furlough Staff During Immigration Backlog
75% of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) receive notice this week that they will be placed on 30 – 90 days furlough as early a...
Are There K-1 Visa Restrictions In the New Proclamation?
In June 2020, the Trump administration restricted new work visas through the remainder of 2020. Under US immigration law, K-1 fiancé visas are non-im...
5 Reasons USCIS Will Expedite your I-601
If your visa application to enter the United States has been denied and you have been declared inadmissible and refused a green card or other immigr...
Public Charge Rule Enforcement Blocked in Illinois
On June 10 the 7th Circuit Court upheld a preliminary injunction blocking the new public charge rule enforcement in Illinois. The initial injunction w...