Immigration Court - Chicago, Illinois
Sep 17, 2010
The Immigration Court in Chicago is also known as the Executive Office of Immigration Review ("E.O.I.R."). The Chicago E.O.I.R. is located at 55 E. Monroe on the 19th Floor. This court covers foreigner...
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What is Non Permanent Resident Cancellation of Removal? When and How Can I Qualify?
Sep 11, 2010
Non-Permanent cancellation is an extreme form of relief for those who have lived in the U.S. for ten years or more, but never had lawful permanent resident status.
Applicants who entered with or witho...
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Can or Should I file for My Parents? What are the Issues?
Sep 11, 2010
Some who become U.S. Citizens immediately feel the compulsion to want their parents to immigrate to the United States. What should I consider before I file? Will I be responsible for my parents? Can th...
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Naturalization: Do I Have Continuous Physical Presence on a Green Card to File For U.S. Citizenship?
Sep 11, 2010
Many lawful permanent residents with a green card assume that after three, perhaps five years of lawful permanent resident status, they should file for U.S. Citizenship by Naturalization. This may be a...
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Engagement or Marriage? When Do K-1 Visas Prevent Mess? When Marriages Make Sense? View From Abroad
Aug 28, 2010
A few commenters have warned against the K-1 fiance visa. I don't. Each situation is unique. In our current state of immigration law and slow visa processing, a K-1 visa can be a blessing, not a curse....
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What is Permanent Resident Cancellation of Removal? How Can I Qualify?
Aug 27, 2010
What is Cancellation?
Permanent resident cancellation is a form of relief from removal. Only those who have a green card can qualify, but even those with a green card can be disqualified from getting a...
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Top Reasons When to Avoid filing a B-2 Visitor Visa Extension
Aug 27, 2010
When you intend to immigrate. If you decided that you want to stay and immigrate into the U.S., then filing for a non-immigration visa extension can lead to a denial. The visa can also be canceled. I...
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Asylum: Persecution is Not Prejudice. When and Whether to Fear Filing for Asylum
Aug 25, 2010
Asylum can prove one of the most difficult matters to prove. Many who file for asylum without an attorney are referred to immigration court for deportation.
For approval, what must an applicant p...
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What is a Priority date? What does the January 1, 2010 Date in the Family 2a Category Mean?
Aug 19, 2010
In order to control the U. S. Population, Congress has passed laws limiting the number of immigrants per year. In 1990, these numbers were cut to historically low levels. As a result, many foreigners s...
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Immigration 101: Flat Fees versus Capped Fees. What are the Concerns and Differences?
Jul 21, 2010
All clients want to limit legal fees. Most reasonable attorneys want to avoid being surprised by unexpected situations not caused by reasonable immigration practice. What should a client do? What can t...
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