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Godoy Law Office Immigration Attorneys is proud to announce we have opened our 4th location in the Chicago area. Our new office is located in Elgin, Illinois, and will make it more convenient for people in the northwestern suburbs of...
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Navigating the Adjustment of Status application process to receive a green card can feel overwhelming. One crucial but often overlooked form is Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination & Vaccination Record. Filing this form alongside your Form I-485, Application to...
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The I-130 Petition for Alien Relative is a crucial first step for many individuals seeking permanent residency in the United States through family sponsorship. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires the U.S citizen or Legal Permanent Resident to file...
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Many individuals receive a conditional green card, often based on marriage. You cannot renew a conditional green card and will lose your permanent resident status if you fail to seek a full green card. Failing to take action can lead...
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has finalized a new rule impacting several key areas for immigration and naturalization applicants and petitioners. The new fees, forms and premium processing are effective April 1, 2024. In their new rule published January...
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The Biden administration is reviewing a plan to raise visa application fees for the first time since 2016. The proposal, which has drawn thousands of public comments, could see a 40% increase across the board, with most of the additional...
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Getting married in the U.S. on a tourist visa is not illegal or subject to penalties. The problem arises in these three situations.  First, you and your fiance entered the U.S. with the intent of getting married and then not...
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The United States welcomed a diverse group of nearly a million new citizens in 2023, highlighting the country's commitment to inclusivity and its rich immigrant history. Fiscal year 2023 saw a record number of naturalizations, with USCIS welcoming nearly 878,500...
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During COVID with international travel severely restricted, online marriages became more common. And long-distance relationships, arranged marriages and U.S. military assignments abroad continue the need for couples to marry online when they cannot be together to marry in person. In...
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced increases to its premium processing fees to account for inflation. Starting February 26, 2024, it will cost a bit more to expedite certain immigration applications. Premium processing allows immigration applicants to have their...
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