Law Offices of Rachel Moguel

12/05/2020

The return of is great news to many! First-time applications will once again be allowed and the EADs that had only been granted for 1 year will be extended to 2 years, per the original program.

One million undocumented immigrant teens and young adults who qualify for DACA on paper could apply for the Obama-era protections from deportation following the court order.

07/21/2020

In a time when we need people to return to work so the economy can recover, these unnecessary delays to work authorization card production is counterintuitive.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services are continuing to process applications for work permits amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

07/14/2020

BREAKING NEWS: For all of our clients concerned about the new regulations impacting foreign students, USCIS has agreed to rescind implementation of the new policy. A little relief for international students and immigration practitioners alike.

05/10/2020

Happy Mother's Day to all our mom clients. You carry the weight of the world and your immigration cases on your shoulders, and still manage to make it look easy. You are rockstars!

05/08/2020

04/23/2020

April 22, 2020 Executive Order temporarily suspends some immigration.

The proclamation becomes effective on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 11:59 PM (ET), expires in 60 days and may be continued as necessary. Within 50 days from the effective date, DHS and the Department of Labor shall recommend whether the President should continue or modify the proclamation.

Who does it affect?

The order suspends the entry of any individual seeking to enter the U.S. as an immigrant (resident) who:

● Is outside the United States on the effective date of the proclamation;

● Does not have a valid immigrant visa on the effective date; and

● Does not have a valid official travel document (such as a transportation letter, boarding foil, or advance parole document) on the effective date, or issued on any date thereafter that permits travel to the United States to seek entry or admission.

However, there are MANY exceptions, including spouses and minor children of US citizens. Please contact your immigration attorney to find out if this will impact your case.

04/03/2020

All Illinois Secretary of State offices and Driver Services facilities are CLOSED to the public through April 30, 2020.

Expiration dates for driver's licenses, identification cards, vehicle registrations and other transactions and document filings will be extended at least 30 days after Driver Services Facilities reopen.

04/03/2020

A frequent question we're receiving right now: Will collecting unemployment affect my immigration case?

The answer is that it depends on your immigration/work authorization status, but generally speaking unemployment insurance benefits are considered earned income and might not adversely impact your case. Please consult with your attorney to determine your eligibility.

04/02/2020

USCIS has extended the postponement of all interviews, oath ceremonies and biometrics appointments at all offices and support centers until at least May 3, 2020.

03/25/2020

USCIS has extended the postponement of all interviews and oath ceremonies at all offices and support centers until April 7, 2020.

03/18/2020

Effective immediately, USCIS is suspending all routine face-to-face services with applicants at all offices.

All USCIS field offices, asylum offices and Application Support Centers (ASCs) will not provide in-person services until at least April 1. This includes interviews, naturalization ceremonies and biometric collection appointments.