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State Department Cancels All Routine Visa Services
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced that in response to COVID-19, it is suspending routine visa services in most countries worldwide. Embassies and consulates in these countries will cancel all routine visa appointments as of March 18, 2020. If you have...
From USCIS: Temporary Office Closure Announcement
To protect our workforce and to help mitigate the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in our communities, effective immediately, USCIS is suspending all routine face-to-face services with applicants at all of our offices, including all interviews and...
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...
H-1B Electronic Registration Program for FY 2021
On December 6, 2019, USCIS announced that it will implement an electronic registration requirement for petitioners seeking to submit H-1B cap-subject petitions. USCIS states that it will post step-by-step instructions on how to complete the registration process,...
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...
DePaul University College of Law Selects Christina Coleman as Adjunct Faculty Member
Christina Coleman is thrilled to be teaching a class in the Asylum and Immigration Law Clinic with Immigration Judge James Fujimoto (retired). The DePaul community has been incredibly welcoming and the students have been really impressive. The students are...
Coleman Immigration Proud to Participate in Immersion Law Course for High School Students
For the second year in a row, we were thrilled to address critical recent immigration topics as part of Saper Law's immersion course for high school students interested in the law. Thank you Daliah Saper, owner of Saper Law, for hosting this invaluable program.
Anatomy of I-9 Compliance
Form I-9 is used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment and is required for all U.S. employers. Every employer must ensure proper completion of Form I-9 for each employee, including citizens and noncitizens. Both employees and employers must complete the form.
Coleman Immigration Top Tips – 10 Questions You May be Asked at a B1/B2 Interview
Coleman Immigration Top Tips – 10 Questions You May be Asked at a B1/B2 Interview
