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NEWS & INFORMATION
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...
How to Get a Document Notarized
How to Get a Document Notarized – The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and certain other agencies may require that some documents be notarized, such as affidavits or translation certifications
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...
Two Visa Strategies for Foreign Entrepreneurs
The optimal visa strategy for a foreign entrepreneur will depend on many factors, such as country of origin, nature of the business, and the current immigration status. This article will touch on two visa categories that can be excellent options for a foreign entrepreneur: the E-2 Treaty Investor visa and the L-1A New Office visa. Each visa category has specific requirements, validity periods, renewability, and intent issues. In addition, while every business is different, each one much satisfy the U.S. government’s prepackaged regulatory definitions to fit into these categories.
Coleman Immigration Partner Receives Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award
Coleman Immigration Partner Samantha Lloyd receives pro bono service award.
A Guide for Business Visitors
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers (“CBP”) are responsible for the admission of visitors to the Unites States. The following guide presents some factors the CBP officer may consider when evaluating your request to enter the U.S. as a business visitor....
Coleman Immigration Partner Reports Back from Capitol Hill
Christina Coleman recently traveled to Washington, D.C. and visited Congressional offices as part of a delegation from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) to make the case for a much-needed overhaul of the nation's immigration system and to share...
International Entrepreneur Rule: Update
The final version of the International Entrepreneurial Rule rule recently issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provides a significant opportunity for those entrepreneurs who do not qualify for trader or investor visas.
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.
