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USCIS

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

What Are The Top Reasons Someone Is Inadmissible to the US?

Foreign nationals who want to enter the U.S. as lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) through the family-based immigration system are required to meet specific criteria. While having a qualifying relationship with a U.S. citizen or permanent resident is key,...

Immigration Trump

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

The Recent Election in the United States

Dear Clients and Colleagues, I want to reach out after the recent election in the United States. I know many of you are wondering how the results could affect immigration policies and what that might mean for you and your...

Naturalization Citizenship

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Chicago Welcomes Hundreds of #NewUSCitizens In Local Naturalization Ceremonies

In celebration of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) held naturalization ceremonies throughout the greater Chicago area in September and October that welcomed immigrants as #NewUSCitizens: On September 13, 2024, a naturalization ceremony...

Firm News

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers Opens 6th Chicago Location in Waukegan

New Waukegan location convenient for North/Northeast Clients and Military Members at Naval Station Great Lakes "Our new office in Waukegan is convenient for anyone in the North/Northeast suburbs of Chicago or at Great Lakes Naval Station who needs immigration legal...

Immigration

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Debunking Common Immigration Myths: What You Really Need to Know

As an immigration lawyer, I frequently encounter misconceptions that can lead to confusion and anxiety for those navigating the immigration process. Many people turn to friends and social media for immigration news and rules - and not to immigration lawyers....

Firm News

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

New Immigration Program Prioritizes Family Unity and Lawful Pathways For Noncitizens Married to a US Citizen

OAK BROOK, IL, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Biden Administration introduced a new executive order designed to prioritize family unity for noncitizens married to U.S. citizens. Parole in Place (PIP) offers an essential pathway for undocumented immigrants...

Green Cards

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Top 5 Ways To Enter The US Legally

The United States is a land of opportunity, attracting people from all over the world who dream of a new life. If you're one of them, navigating the legalities of entering the US can feel overwhelming. Here is a breakdown...

Naturalization Firm News

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers Opens Office In Waukegan

Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers is proud to announce we have opened our 6th location in the Chicago area. Our new office is located in Waukegan, Illinois, and will make it more convenient for people in the North and Northeast...

Citizenship

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

6 Reasons Green Card Holders Should Apply for Citizenship Now

A recent article in the New York Times analyzed why immigrants are becoming U.S. citizens at the fastest rate in 10 years. The government has reduced the application backlog. With citizenship application processing speed now under 5 months, it is...

Green Cards

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Nuevas pautas para ingresar a los Estados Unidos con una Green Card vencida

Las leyes de USCIS requieren que los residentes permanentes legales (LPR) de los Estados Unidos lleven una Green Card válida en todo momento. Hay muchas razones logísticas por las cuales una Green Card puede expirar y el LPR no puede...