Citizens & Immigration
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Activities that count and do not count as good character as well as ways to prove you are an upright person.
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Explains if a child born in another country is a US citizen based on their parents and where they were born.
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Definition of naturalization with the requirements and a guide from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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Explains the differences between permanent residents and US citizens.
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Explains the rules that people must follow for self-identification with the police.
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Explains what kind of impairments count as disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Gives information about your voting rights if you have been convicted of a felony. Also explains how to re-establish your voting rights after a felony conviction.
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Explains situations when you can be excused from jury duty or be deferred to a later date.
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Activities that count and do not count as good character as well as ways to prove you are an upright person.
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Explains the kinds of documents needed to show information in your green card application is true.
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Explains how hiding or erasing your criminal or juvenile record might affect your immigration status.
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Lists the types of immigrants that may qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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How long it takes to deport a person in detention and what happens if they cannot be deported.
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Agreeing to be deported in order to get out of detention as quickly as possible.
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Quick answers to some common questions for the family of loved ones detained by ICE.
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Only some immigrants can get bond. What to do if you are or are not eligible.
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Steps to file a writ of habeas corpus to challenge why you are in prison.
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How the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency may treat a traffic violation
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Agreeing to be deported in order to get out of detention as quickly as possible.
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Quick answers to some common questions for the family of loved ones detained by ICE.
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Learn what Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is, including how it was created, what the requirements are, how to apply, what forms you need to submit, and what the benefits are.
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Explains what temporary protected status is, including who qualifies and how to apply.
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Explains the immigration documents you can file with a fee waiver and how to use our guided interview to apply for a fee waiver.
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Requirements and steps for getting a visa as a victim or witness of crime. You should talk to an immigration lawyer and beware of notary fraud.
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Use this form to waive the court filing fees in citizenship and immigration cases.
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Lists the types of immigrants that may qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Explains the rights people in Illinois have when they are a victim or witness of a crime.
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Information on visas to protect victims of crimes that happened in the United States.
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Requirements and steps for getting a visa as a victim or witness of crime. You should talk to an immigration lawyer and beware of notary fraud.
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Lists the types of immigrants that may qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Describes what the risks and benefits of asylum are to help decide if you should apply. Benefits include living in the US without fear of deportation, bringing your family, getting employment authorization, and getting benefits. Risks include the possibility of deportation.
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Explains asylum and refugee status with lists of protections US provides for immigrants persecuted in their home country.
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Steps to consider a waiver of inadmissibility if your background check is not approved by Immigration.
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Explains the immigration documents you can file with a fee waiver and how to use our guided interview to apply for a fee waiver.
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Use this form to waive the court filing fees in citizenship and immigration cases.
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Resources and information for asylum seekers arriving in Illinois. Includes information about Temporary Protected Status (TPS), available benefits, and organizations that can help with food, medical care, and legal issues.
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The U.S. has extended Venezuela's 2021 temporary protected status (TPS) and introduced a new 18-month TPS designation for Venezuela. Learn more about these updates and their implications.
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Information on green cards for family members, how to qualify, preference categories and which forms to file.
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Explains difficulty obtaining a marriage license and getting married as an undocumented person to a US citizen
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Explains the Temporary Visitors Driver's License (TVDL) and who may qualify, including undocumented immigrants
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The Chicago CityKey is an optional ID that residents of Chicago can get to access city services.
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Describes the different government assistance programs available for immigrants and the qualifications for those.
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A blog post summarizing some important laws that are in effect as of January 1st, 2023.
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