Katsivalis & Anderson Law, LLC

09/06/2026

09/05/2026

What's your immigration story?

For so many of our clients, the next chapter starts with a single word: citizen.

The path to naturalization takes patience, paperwork, and the right guidance at every step, from filing Form N-400 to standing for the oath of allegiance. We're honored to walk alongside families, students, and professionals as they get there.

If citizenship is part of your story, we'd love to help you write the next chapter.

Schedule a consultation with our team (link in bio).

KA Immigration Law | Chicago · Milwaukee · Austin
773.657.3633

09/04/2026

Supreme Court update: Blanche v. Lau (June 23, 2026) could change international travel for green card holders with any criminal history — even old or minor offenses. If you or a loved one relies on permanent residency, read how this ruling affects reentry risk and what steps to take before traveling. Read more: https://wix.to/YzvLzfu

If you have a green card, a visa, or any other status that lets you live and work in the United States, and you also have any kind of criminal history, even something old, minor, or already resolved, a Supreme Court decision issued this summer changes how much you can safely assume about coming back...

09/04/2026

Navigating the PERM labor certification? Our step-by-step guide breaks down what employers must do — from defining the permanent position and obtaining a prevailing wage to recruiting U.S. workers and filing ETA Form 9089. Learn how a certified PERM moves you closer to filing the I-140 and what PERM does (and doesn’t) mean for the foreign worker. Read the full guide: https://wix.to/auJJZkn

PERM labor certification is usually the first stage of an employer-sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 green card case. The employer defines the permanent position, obtains a prevailing wage, recruits U.S. workers, and files ETA Form 9089 with the U.S. Department of Labor. If the Department of Labor certifies th...

08/06/2026

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07/27/2026

Important update for asylum applicants: A federal court has temporarily blocked USCIS from rejecting pending asylum applications, terminating asylum-based work authorization, or starting removal proceedings solely for failing to pay the annual asylum fee (Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts v. USCIS, July 21, 2026). This order offers crucial relief for those who missed payment deadlines, though it does not eliminate obligations permanently. Read the full post for details and next steps: https://wix.to/zIlYA2w

Updated July 26, 2026A federal court has temporarily blocked USCIS from rejecting a pending asylum application, terminating asylum-based employment authorization, or initiating removal proceedings solely because an asylum applicant failed to pay the annual asylum fee.The July 21, 2026, order in Vene...

07/26/2026

FYI- For Your Immigration - This month we address travel, asylum fees, duration of status, and what's up at the immigration court. https://mailchi.mp/kaimmigrationlaw/its-h-1b-season-16547488

07/26/2026

Beginning Sept 18, 2026, the public charge standard for some green card applicants expands — not an automatic bar, but a broader, less predictable test. Learn what officials may now consider and how it could affect applications. Read our breakdown and practical tips to prepare: https://wix.to/QptzcKk

Beginning September 18, 2026, the federal government will apply a substantially broader and less predictable public charge standard to certain people applying for permanent residence or admission to the United States.The new rule does not make the receipt of public benefits an automatic reason to de...

07/26/2026

Starting Sept 15, 2026 a new federal rule changes how unlawful presence is calculated for F, J, and M visa holders — and it could block future green card options for people who fall out of status. Read what this means, who’s affected, and steps you can take now to protect your immigration options: https://wix.to/XBXllqD

Beginning September 15, 2026, a new federal rule will change how unlawful presence is calculated for many people who entered the United States with F, J, or M visas.The most serious consequence is not simply that students and exchange visitors will have new expiration dates or additional application...

07/20/2026

Immigration court moving faster — what that means for your case. Our latest blog breaks down quicker hearing schedules, tougher continuance rules, and practical steps you can take now to protect your rights. Read the full article for guidance and next steps: https://wix.to/05Usiwo

If you have a case pending before the Immigration Court, you may have noticed that removal proceedings do not operate the way they did even a few years ago.Across many Immigration Courts, attorneys are seeing shorter timelines between hearings, greater scrutiny of continuance requests, evolving cour...