NOTICE ON PRESIDENT’S EXECUTIVE ORDER ON IMMIGRATION, April 23, 2020
Apr 23, 2020
The 60-day suspension of entry period for ‘certain immigrants’ begins on April 23, 2020. It ‘may’ end on June 23, 2020 with the warning that the President will no later than on the 50th day either con...
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When to consult a lawyer before applying for citizenship
Jul 23, 2015
Before you get started, review the most common reasons people are ineligible for naturalization and how a lawyer can help you overcome these issues....
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What is the AAO? "Official AAO Processing Times" and what do these mean?
Jul 12, 2012
The Administrative Appeals Office (known as the AAO) handles appeals of certain U.S.C.I.S. Decisions. The reasons for review can be both factual and legal.In some situations, this office is as far a...
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Obama's Deferred Action: When to Hire Counsel - An Update 7/6/2012
Jul 06, 2012
There is much excitement around President Obama's June 15 deferred action announcement. Some lawyers and those engaged in the questionable practice of law are advertising this fact, hoping to attract ...
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Is There an Obama Immigration Amnesty? Why the Television News is Wrong.
Sep 08, 2011
The simple answer is no. It is a Morton Memo attemptsto control an overcrowded deportation court. Actually, thereneverwas a true immigration amnesty in U.S. History. Programs called Legalization and Re...
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K-2 Children of Fiance No Longer Age Out at 21 y.o.! Matter of Hieu Trung LE
Jun 23, 2011
Congratulations Lisa York on Matter of Hieu Trung LE! Those who turned 21 before K-2 Adjustment and were denied adjustment should contact an experienced Immigration Attorney.
This helps an untold nu...
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Immigration Advocacy: Don't Use the "I Word" to Describe Your Status, No One Is 'illegal!'
Dec 01, 2010
The media often misuse the words "amnesty" and "illegal." These words are often viewed as negative and offensive. In politics, the word "amnesty" to describe immigration proposals can doom it from the ...
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Edinburgh, Scotland -Report of Birth to U.S. Citizen in Scotland & Derivative U.S. Citizenship Issue
Oct 06, 2010
The Consulate General, Edinburgh
provides services to residents of Scotland. This is an adaptation of the information provided at the website. If the parent of a U. S. Citizen resides in Engla...
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Sailing Away: 10 Reasons Immigration Marriage Applicants Waste Money, Get Denied, or Deported
Oct 06, 2010
Applicants File But Don't Qualify Even if Married to a U.S. Citizen Too many foreigners think that once they marry, file applications, and U.S.C.I.S. issues a receipt, then the application is approve...
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U.S.C.I.S. Chicago District Office - A Few Facts
Sep 19, 2010
The Chicago District Office of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service is located at 101 W. Congress Parkway in Chicago. This is the green and white building at the Southwest Corner of Clark and C...
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