US Immigration Law

Foreign nationals come to the U.S. for a wide variety of reasons. While many of these reasons cause a foreigner to be in the country temporarily, there are some reasons to make a stay permanent. And when immigrants seek to make Chicago or any other city their forever...

When a person is born in a country, he or she becomes a citizen of that country. So, in simple terms, a person born in the U.S. then becomes a citizen of the U.S. While this is very straightforward, it can become more complex as dual citizenship is possible. As the...

There are many reasons why foreign nationals come to the United States. While some seek to just visit and sight-see, others seek to make their move permanent, as they have nothing back at home. In some cases, immigrants decided to leave their home as a means to obtain...

Some immigrants enter the United States as a means to see the county, traveling to major tourist locations. Other immigrants seek to remain in the U.S., taking steps to lawfully reside in the country. By filing for a green card, these immigrants are open to certain...

Immigrants come to America for various reasons. And some of these reasons turn into entering the path of citizenship. While citizenship is not the goal of all immigrants in America, it is often sought after, making it important to understand what this process entails....

While the reasons range greatly, some Illinois immigrants come to the United States to make it their home. Every day, immigrants seek to obtain citizenship. However, this is not an easy process. It can be a lengthy, making it vital for immigrants seeking to become a...

Besides tourism, one of the biggest reasons immigrants come to America is to find work. While there are many legal avenues to accomplish this endeavor, not all foreign nationals go through the legal channels to obtain a work visa to relocate to the United States for a...

For many immigrants, it is common to come to the United States as a tourist. In order to do so, a visitor visa is required. This visa allows the foreign national to travel within the U.S, for a designated amount of time. If that time is about to lapse, it is possible...

As a previous post highlighted, some immigrants come to America as a means to gain a safe haven. Because the foreign national is afraid of persecution in their home country, their best option for survival is to flee their home country, come to the United States and...

A person's purpose for coming to America can vary greatly, as this is dependent on the person and their ultimate goals for their visit. For some, it is truly a visit. Many foreigners come to Illinois and other U.S. states to see the country as a tourist. Others...