Perhaps you are a lawful permanent resident (LPR) of the United States who wishes to obtain a visa for your 24-year-old son who presently resides in another country.How does immigration law apply, and what are the limitations to your request? Bringing in familyUnder...
Immigration
Citizenship changes for some children born overseas
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Sep 4, 2019 | Immigration
Some people in Illinois may have heard about changes by the Trump administration to citizenship laws that could affect the children of some U.S. citizens born overseas. The rule is complex and may be confusing for some missionaries, foreign service workers and people...
Trump administration announces new immigration bill
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jul 26, 2019 | Immigration
Amid a controversy regarding tweets posted by President Donald Trump, the White House quietly released a 620-page immigration bill that already has support from several Republican senators.The bill, which was co-authored by Jared Kushner, supposedly outlines many...
Understanding U.S. immigration rules for temporary performers
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jul 23, 2019 | Immigration
It's common for entertainers and artists from other countries to come to Illinois to perform. Given the current climate regarding immigration, there can be confusion as to how those who are entering the United States as performers will be treated. Adhering to the law...
Getting a green card as the child of a diplomat
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jul 23, 2019 | Immigration
Those who are born in Illinois or any other state to a foreign diplomat may be entitled to receive a green card. A diplomat can be an ambassador, counselor or any other individual who has diplomatic status with the United Nations. Furthermore, children of diplomats...
Changes coming to religious worker visa program
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jul 12, 2019 | Immigration
Religious workers in Illinois, including ministers, may be eligible to apply for a specific type of employment-based visa. Called an EB-4, or employment-based fourth-preference visa, this option can enable religious workers to immigrate to the U.S. or adjust their...
Green card processing times and status changes
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jul 1, 2019 | Immigration
Getting married or divorced may change the wait time for a green card for some Illinois people. This was the case for one man whose mother, a U.S. citizen from the Philippines, had filed an immigrant petition for him in 2005 when he was unmarried. As the unmarried...
Supreme Court rules in immigrant gun case
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 26, 2019 | Immigration
The Supreme Court has ruled that undocumented immigrants in Illinois and around the country cannot be deported for possessing a gun if they were not aware of their illegal status. The 7-2 decision, which was handed down on June 21, was made in the case of an Emirati...
Green card eligibility
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 26, 2019 | Immigration
When people in Illinois talk about getting a "green card" in connection with immigration, they are referring to the process of obtaining permission to live in the United States as a permanent resident. This can be a complex process that differs greatly depending on a...
Students suffering due to visa delays
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 25, 2019 | Immigration
Longer visa processing times at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration services have left many international students in Illinois searching for solutions. Graduates and students from some of the most prestigious institutions nationwide have been forced to delay summer job...
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