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Category: Immigration options for undocumented immigrants

DACA Restored! Apply for New or DACA Renewal today!

December 8, 2020
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DACA 2020 new application

Following a New York District Judge’s opinion last month regarding DACA. Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis of the U.S. District Court in Brooklyn directed the administration on Friday to fully restore DACA program, allowing new and existing DACA recipients to be protected from the risk of deportation and work legally in the United States. The program,…

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DHS pauses New DACA Applications

August 2, 2020
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DHS puts DACA on hold Chicago Immigration lawyers

On July 28, 2020, Department of State Acting Secretary Chad Wolf issued a memo, once again putting DACA program on hold while they are reconsidering the DACA program. Latest DHS Memo on DACA This latest DHS memo, instructed the DHS to do the following: rejects all NEW DACA applications; rejects all PENDING DACA applications that…

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5 Things you need to know about the Supreme Court Ruling on DACA

June 27, 2020
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DACA lawyer in Chicago

Following the Supreme Court judgment on 6/18/2020, our law firm has been receiving a large volume of calls from anxious callers, asking us whether they can file for DACA and when it is a good time to do so. As of today 6/26/2020, the USCIS (United States of Citizenship and Services) and the Department of…

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The Restart of DACA

June 20, 2020
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DACA Attorney in Chicago 2020

On Thursday 6/18/2020, the Supreme Court released their decision in Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of Univ. of Cal. (18-587) finding that DACA was improperly rescinded. So, where do we go from here?  Does that mean DACA is revived after its rescission in June 2017?  The answer is YES….for now! What is DACA? DACA stands…

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T Visa for Human Trafficked Victims

December 31, 2019
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trafficked victims during holiday seasons

As we have the privilege to ­­­celebrate the holiday seasons with families and friends, we’d like to take a moment to remember those who are less fortunate or even in dangerous situations such as trafficked victims or abused spouses.  If you are or know someone who are in such a situation and without a lawful…

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Threatened Family Members no longer a basis for Asylum Cases

August 9, 2019
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When applying for asylum, individuals must establish that they have suffered persecution due to: Race Religion Nationality Membership in a particular social group, and/or Political opinion. Regarding membership in a particular social group, it has been held that kingship (family members) were an example of a clearly identifiable social group. Thus, one can qualify for…

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Military Parole in Place

July 31, 2019
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The federal government may be eliminating soon deportation protections for immediate family members of active duty or veteran members of the U.S. Armed Forces or the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve.  Memos are circulating around Homeland Security and Defense Department personnel about ending military parole in place.  What is Military Parole in Place? Military…

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VAWA for Abused Spouse and more

September 14, 2018
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The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a piece of legislation that sought to combat domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the United States through means of criminal justice and community-based responses.   How did VAWA become a law? VAWA was first enacted in 1994 by then President Clinton.  It has been…

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DACA Update from September 5, 2018

September 5, 2018
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On August 31, 2018, the U.S. District Court declined to issue a preliminary injunction to halt the processing of DACA renewal applications.  This latest ruling or order means if you are a DACA recipient and need to renew your DACA status, you are still able to renew it and should do so as soon as…

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Providing undocumented immigrants with a pathway to a Green Card – U Visa

June 11, 2018
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U Visa for Victim of Crime | Chicago Immigration Attorneys

U Visas were created through the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act (VTVPA) of 2000. The legislative initiative was enacted to encourage victims to report crimes and contribute to investigations and prosecutions regardless of immigration status. If you are an undocumented immigrant, an U visa may be an option as it provides a pathway…

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