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USCIS

Mario Godoy

In addition to the new fees that went into effect on April 1, 2024, USCIS has expanded fee exemptions for Special Immigrant Juveniles and victims of human trafficking, crime and domestic violence; US military service members and Afghan allies and...

Firm News

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Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers Opens 5th Chicago Location in Orland Park

Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers is proud to announce we have opened our 5th location in the Chicago area. Our new office is located in Orland Park, Illinois, and will make it more convenient for people in the southwest suburbs...

Immigration

Mario Godoy

The Baltimore Bridge Tragedy and The Important Role Immigrants Have In Building America

Last week, our nation mourned the loss of six workers, all immigrants, in the horrific collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the immense contributions immigrants make to our country,...

Criminal

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Chicago Judge Rules Undocumented Immigrants Have Rights To Carry A Gun

A judge in Illinois recently ruled that a law banning undocumented immigrants from having guns might not be legal. Judge Sharon Coleman of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued an opinion in U.S. v. Carbajal-Flores,...

Citizenship Naturalization

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Mets Star Jose Quintana Becomes a #NewUSCitizen

New York Mets baseball player Jose Quintana became a #NewUSCitizen on March 19! José Guillermo Quintana is a professional baseball player from Columbia and the starting pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. He previously played in...

Temporary Protected Status

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Burma Temporary Protected Status Extended

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma (Myanmar) for an additional 18 months, from May 26, 2024, to November 25, 2025, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Burma that prevent individuals from safely...

USCIS

Mario Godoy

Tip: Send Separate Payments For Each Immigration Application

If you're sending several immigration applications to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at once, it's best to include a separate payment for each one. That way, if one application is rejected, it won't hold up the others. USCIS policy...

USCIS

Mario Godoy

How A Possible Government Shutdown March 22 Affects Immigration

Lawmakers just avoided a shutdown in March of 2024. If you have been paying attention to the news it seems that the U.S. is constantly arguing over a government shutdown. U.S. Senators often argue about how much money to give...

Federal Law

Mario Godoy

19 States Allow Undocumented Individuals To Get A Driver’s License

Access to transportation and the right to drive in the United States is essential for everyone, including undocumented individuals. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 19 states along with Washington, D.C., grant driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants. Under...

USCIS

Mario Godoy

Important Update: New USCIS Forms Required April 1st, 2024

Anyone filing with USCIS after April 1st will need to determine if they need a new updated form. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) new fees go into effect on April 1st, 2024, and it comes with some changes to...