IMMIGRATION NEWS
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COVID-19 Message
In light of the unprecedented environment regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), we are addressing the potential impact this situation may have on immigration matters. As you may already be aware, the number of cases in the Chicago area and elsewhere is expected to...
Maintaining Legal Permanent Resident Status in the U.S.
In the current climate, it is important to protect your legal permanent resident (LPR) status. This post provides some practical recommendations. In order to ensure continuity of status, please ensure that you are not outside of the U.S. for more than six months at...
Coleman Immigration Supports Chicago’s Children in Need at Cradles to Crayons
On Saturday, November 2, we were delighted to volunteer at an amazing organization that provides much-needed supplies to children in need: Cradles to Crayons. In the United States, more than 22 million children live at or below 200% of the federal poverty line, a...
In-Person Interviews for Adjustment of Status Applications Based on Employment
September 29, 2017 - USCIS has confirmed that effective October 1, 2017, in-person interviews will be required for all applicants filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status based on underlying I-140s. Any I-485 applications...
Summary of President Trump’s Decision to End DACA – September 5, 2017
No new initial DACA applications will be permitted as of September 5, 2017; Initial DACA applications received before September 5, 2017 will continue to be processed; Renewal applications that are currently pending will continue to be processed; Renewal applications...
Assisting Detainees at O’Hare Airport
In response to the Executive Order issued last week, Coleman Immigration volunteered to provide legal assistance for detainees at O’Hare Airport. We are pleased to report that by the end of the day, all of the individuals being detained by CBP at O’Hare were released.
RC Partner Volunteers to Assist Detainees
Samantha Lloyd, partner at Coleman Immigration LLC in Chicago, recently volunteered for a week at the South Texas Family Residential Center, the largest immigration detention center in the country, located in Dilley, Texas. From December 4-9, Ms. Lloyd was providing legal assistance to mothers and their children, who have fled death threats, targeted abuse, and widespread violence in Central America.
USCIS Issues Decision Requiring H-1B Amendments for Many Cases
On April 9, 2015, the USCIS issued a decision confirming that a change in the geographical location of an H-1B holder’s employment is considered a “material change,” and that such a change requires petitioners to file amended H-1B petitions. This contradicts the...
Nearly 233,000 H-1B Petitions Received at USCIS
USCIS announced today that it finished the computer-generated random selection process, or lottery, to select petitions to meet the FY2016 cap. Nearly 233,000 petitions were received. USCIS Announcement Regarding FY2016 H-1Bs
H-4 EAD, ASAP
Recently, the USCIS announced that, effective May 26, 2015, H-4 spouses of “certain” H-1B nonimmigrants will be eligible to apply for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). Under the new rule, there are two groups of H-4s who will qualify for EADs: H-4 spouses of...
