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Illinois attracts thousands of immigrants and many of remain in the state to build a life in America. We’ll share facts about immigration in Illinois per the Migration Policy Institute:
The Pew Research Center estimates that roughly 11 million undocumented immigrants are living in the U.S. Undocumented immigrants come in many ways, some enter without authorization and about 40 percent are undocumented because their visa expired. Immigrants go to great lengths to get into the U.S. without authorization, but there is a cost. Illegal entry will result in deportation and be barred from visiting the U.S. for years, maybe even permanently depending on the facts of an individual’s case.
Immigrants should take right steps and obtain immigration authorization using one of the several options they have before entering the U.S. An individual can get authorization through the following means:
Immigrant Visa- An immigrant visa is issued to a person who is seeking long-term or permanent employment. Typically, immigrant (permanent) visas are awarded to individuals who are:
Nonimmigrant visa- Nonimmigrant (temporary) visas are issued to immigrants who plan to be in the U.S. for a short time to travel or do seasonal work. According to State Department statistics, the U.S. immigration agencies issued over 10 million nonimmigrant visas in 2015. Below are the most requested temporary visas:
Refugee status- Immigrants who are in physical danger or at risk of being persecuted in their native countries can apply for asylum in the U.S., but they must go through a thorough vetting process that can take up to two years to complete.
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