RECENT NEWS
Recent News
Christina Coleman Inducted into Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry
For her dedication, achievements, and leadership in immigration law, Coleman Immigration founder Christina Coleman is recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers and has been inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry. Since 1898, the Marquis Who’s Who...
RC Immigration is now Coleman Immigration
We are pleased to announce that RC Immigration is now Coleman Immigration. The only change is to our name! We look forward to providing you the same great service as we have since 2015.
Coleman Immigration is Proud to Support One Million Degrees
This month, RC immigration is supporting higher education in Illinois. One Million Degrees is the only organization in Illinois providing wrap-around supports to highly motivated community college students to help them succeed in school, in work, and in life. From...
Changes Affecting Employment Authorization for L-2, E, and H-4 Dependent Spouses
USCIS has announced that L-2 and E dependent spouses are no longer required to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to work in the United States. Instead, L-2 and E dependent spouses are authorized to work in the United States simply by virtue of...
Christina Coleman Appears on VSAM1040
Owner Christina Coleman appeared on local TV station VSAM1040 today to discuss some common challenges in immigration. During the half-hour show, she touched on several important topics, including the importance of maintaining your immigration status and understanding...
Work Authorization Update for Dependent Spouses: E-2 and L-2 Visas
On 11/12/2021, USCIS issued a memo stating that E and L dependent spouses will now be employment authorized incident to their status. This change means that E and L dependent spouses are no longer required to request an employment authorization document (EAD) to...
USCIS Eliminates Onerous Form I-944
In August 2019, the Trump Administration finalized a draconian version of what is known as the “public charge” rule, requiring “self-sufficiency” and making it much harder for low-income immigrants to obtain permanent residence. Moreover, the rule change created...
COVID Economic Recovery Travel Bans Extended
The travel restrictions put in place under Presidential Proclamations 10014 and 10052 in April and June of last year have now been extended through March 31, 2021. The proclamations limit the issuance of both immigrant and non-immigrant visas, including H-1B and L-1...
What to Expect from President-Elect Biden in the First 100 Days
The Trump administration has taken over 400 executive and regulatory actions on immigration since coming into office. While Biden has promised to reverse some of these by executive order, unraveling many others will take much longer. For example, we can expect...
President Trump Issues Another Executive Order Concerning Immigration
The President has issued another Executive Order concerning immigration due to the “economic contraction resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak.” The order limits the issuance of new visas in the non-immigrant categories H-1B, H-2B, L-1, and J-1 through December 31,...
