ECG Immigration LLC

10/14/2026

REMINDER: Domestic travel on airplane, bus or train can lead to verification of immigration status by ICE within the United States. If you are unsure of your immigration status you should talk to an attorney and schedule a consultation immediately.

ECG Immigration is a proud member of American Immigration Lawyers Association and American Immigration Lawyers Association Chicago Chapter. We are committed to keeping and bringing your family together!

10/14/2026

CONTACT: ACLU of D.C.: [email protected] ACLU of IL: [email protected] Democracy Defenders Fund: [email protected] Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP: [email protected] Platkin LLP: [email protected]

08/26/2026

We are hopeful that our Immigrant Visa clients can continue processing in the near future after having been on hold over 6 months.

The U.S. stopped issuing visas for citizens of 75 countries because it said they were likely to need public assistance. A judge ruled the policy illegally discriminated on the basis of nationality.

08/26/2026

ECG Immigration celebrates the ICWC v Noem decision. This is important if you have a pending VAWA, U visa, or T visa petition.

On May 20, 2026, the court in ICWC v. Noem issued an order temporarily restoring protections for certain immigrant survivors with pending petitions. Class counsel and the Organizational Plaintiffs have prepared templates that we hope will help practitioners and class members implement the order in t...

08/07/2026

We received two USCIS approvals today in the mail for our clients!

In a time of increased fear and scrutiny, it is important to highlight that cases are still successfully being processed.

If you have questions about the changes such as the new public charge rule or adjustment of status and have been hesitant to start your application process, it is more important than ever to have a trusted attorney representing you.

You are welcome to contact ECG Immigration for a consultation: 630-948-3144 or schedule online at our website www.ecgimmigration.com.

08/06/2026

ICE is detaining individuals at airports while traveling domestically (in the US). It is more important for you to know your status before you travel.

Contact our office or a qualified AILA immigration attorney if you have any questions especially if you have an expired Visa or undocumented status.

Immigration officers are averaging 20 to 40 arrests per day, compared with fewer than 10 a day in May 2025, a senior DHS official said.

07/31/2026

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/31/chicago-immigration-judges-fired/?share=fi2ru0cwijwmisrtg6mc

Trump administration officials on Thursday fired two more judges at the Chicago Immigration Court, which has seen seismic changes since the president returned to office and recently become the national leader in deportation orders.

07/31/2026

Were you a client/victim of Amankwaa in New York? Contact our office for a consultation.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services assisted in a case resulting in the sentencing of a Bronx-based former immigration attorney.

07/31/2026

Conozca sus derechos: Audiencias del “Mega Master” y otras nuevas políticas de los tribunales de inmigración

Los tribunales de inmigración de varias ciudades han estado celebrando audiencias generales en las que decenas de personas sin representación legal deben comparecer al mismo tiempo.

07/10/2026

Helpful reminders to Alexandra Lozano clients (firm now closed). Then you can call our office for a consultation to review your file copy.

Family-Based Removal Defense U Visa/T Visa/VAWA Publication Date Jun 30, 2026 Share Versión en Español disponible abajo.   On Friday, May 26, 2026, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office released a notice for clients of former immigration attorney Alexandra Lozano....