Tag Archives: Chicago immigration attorney

Legal Ways to Get U.S. Permanent Residency (L and H1B Visas)

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Katz Law Office

There are several ways to become a U.S. resident, it is only a matter of obtaining the proper advice before we jump into it. As you’ve probably heard, the most common way to do it is to marry a U.S. … Continue reading →

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How to Divorce Abroad (in Mexico)

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Katz Law Office

There are many cases in which for reasons of distance, love, or simply it is no longer possible to legally preserve the marriage between spouses. Sometimes it is the best to dissolve the marriage bond that unite you to a … Continue reading →

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How to Obtain U.S. Residency for a Relative

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Katz Law Office

There are different legal pathways to become a US resident: through work, investment, or even for having been a victim of a crime; but the most common, easy and quick method (depending on the degree of family relationship) is through … Continue reading →

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DHS Proposes Expanded Accessibility to Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Katz Law Office

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently released a first pass proposal at a rule that has been in the works since late 2014. The rule is designed to expand the accessibility of provisional unlawful presence waivers, also known … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Sanctuary City Controversy

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Katz Law Office

With the GOP primary getting fully underway, immigration law controversies have increased in the news. One such controversy is over so-called “sanctuary cities”—local municipalities, including Chicago, that either refuse to comply with federal immigration enforcement or only comply with enforcement … Continue reading →

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Countries of Particular Concern and Asylum Claims

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Katz Law Office

While some people attempt to immigrate into the United States voluntarily, others do not have much of a choice. Many people are forced to leave their homes because they fear violence or persecution. United States law creates a special class … Continue reading →

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The Connection between the Controversial Trade Bill and Immigration

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Katz Law Office

The president’s international trade agenda has been getting a lot of attention in recent weeks as it has caused a split between the president and Democrats in Congress. The president is attempting to negotiate a trade agreement that would make … Continue reading →

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Congressman Creates Family Defender Toolkit for Executive Action Plan

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Katz Law Office

Late last year, President Barack Obama announced an executive immigration action plan to provide deportation relief for millions of foreign individuals living in the United States without authorization. Two key parts of the executive immigration action plan include the expanded … Continue reading →

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Where Are Most of the H-1B Visa Workers in the United States?

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Katz Law Office

A recent report, released from the Brookings Institute, has identified the regions throughout the United States with the most H-1B visa workers. After analyzing data, the Institute has been able to identify which areas were allocated the greatest number of … Continue reading →

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Judge Denied Request to Lift Block on Obama’s Executive Action Plan

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Katz Law Office

In April, a federal judge in Texas denied the White House’s request to lift a temporary stay on President’s Barack Obama’s immigration executive action plan. Last November, President Obama announced a series of executive actions to allow certain undocumented immigrants to … Continue reading →

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