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Recursos para Inmigrantes Durante la Crisis del virus COVID-19
La Coalición de Illinois para los Derechos de Inmigrantes y Refugiados (ICIRR) ha compilado una lista completa de recursos para la comunidad de inmigrantes y refugiados en Illinois. Haga clic aquí para explorar a estos recursos.
Trump Administration Announces the Termination of the DACA Program
It was announced yesterday, on September 5, 2017, that the Trump Administration is rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”) Program. What does this mean? U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) will adjudicate—on an individual, case-by-case basis—properly filed pending DACA initial requests and associated applications for Employment Authorization Documents that have been accepted by […]
Supervisory Attorney Kathleen Vannucci and Her Client Featured in the Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune recently shared the story of our client, Oscar, and how the changes in policy under the current Administration are having a real impact on real families here in Chicago. Chicago Tribune Article
Senior Supervisory Attorney Leah Duckett was interviewed on Univision Chicago on Saturday, March 18, 2017 discussing the recent changes in immigration enforcement including the use of 287(g) agreements with local police authorities. Watch Video Here
LEGAL UPDATE: USCIS EXPANDS ELIGIBILITY FOR PROVISIONAL UNLAWFUL PRESENCE WAIVERS
USCIS EXPANDS ELIGIBILITY FOR PROVISIONAL UNLAWFUL PRESENCE WAIVERS BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Established by President Obama in 2013, the provisional waiver process allows certain individuals who are subject to the 3 or 10 year unlawful presence bars to request a waiver or “pardon” from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before departing the United States for consular processing […]
Leah Duckett was Elected as the AILA Chicago Chapter Secretary for the 2016-2017 Term
Congratulations to Senior Supervisory Attorney, Leah Duckett, for being elected as the American Immigration Lawyers Association (known as “AILA”) Chicago Chapter Secretary for the 2016-2017 Term. AILA and its individual chapters is the national association of immigration lawyers established to promote justice, advocate for fair and reasonable immigration law and policy, advance the quality of […]
Kathleen M. Vannucci Will Be Awarded the 2016 AILA Advocacy Award on Saturday, June 25
The Law Office of Robert D. Ahlgren and Associates is proud to announce that the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) will award Kathleen M. Vannucci the 2016 Advocacy Award for her outstanding efforts in support of AILA’s legislative agenda. Ms. Vannucci will be presented with her award this week during AILA’s Annual Conference in Las […]
The Law Office of Robert D. Ahlgren was awarded the Pro Bono Champion Award of 2016 by the Chicago Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association at the monthly meeting on June 13, 2016. Robert Ahlgren and Kathleen Vannucci accepted the award on behalf of the firm. In his remarks, Mr. Ahlgren discussed the importance […]
As the Chair of the Advocacy Committee for the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Chicago Chapter, Supervisory Attorney, Kathleen M. Vannucci, traveled to Washington, DC as part of AILA’s National Day of Action. On April 7, 2016, 17 members of the Chicago Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association traveled to Washington D.C. and visited Congressional […]
Senior Supervisory Attorney, Leah A. Duckett, was interviewed by ViveloHoy on March 25, 2016 about benefits available to family members of active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces along with veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. You can watch the interview on the ViveloHoy site here. Leah A. Duckett’s Interview on ViveloHoy