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By CTM Legal Group Updated Aug 26, 2026 7 min read Key takeaways The short version A federal court set aside the 75-country immigrant visa suspension and the refusals based solely on it, ruling it exceeded the government's authority and violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Cases must now be decided individually by the consular officer — nationality alone can no longer be the reason for a refusal.
Automated license plate readers are showing up on more Illinois streets every year. Here's what that means for your privacy — and your defense — if you're ever charged based on what one of these cameras captured.
CTM Legal Group Immigration Law Update A major shift in how USCIS evaluates green card applicants takes effect this fall. Here is what is changing, who it affects, and why the date you file could matter.
EB-5 · H-1B · Immigration A proposed change to grace-period rules is quietly rewriting the calculus for H-1B professionals — shifting the real concern away from the length of the wait and toward the exposure a person takes on during it. CTM • August 2026 • 7 min read Key Takeaways A proposed DHS rule could eliminate the H-1B 60-day post-employment grace period .
Asylum can be the legal doorway to safety and a permanent future — but the law is technical, the deadlines are unforgiving, and the rules changed sharply in 2025 and 2026. Here is what actually determines who qualifies today.
CTM Legal Group is proud to announce that Attorney Irene Rizzolatti has been named a 2027 Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a distinction reserved for a select group of attorneys who demonstrate outstanding legal achievement early in their careers. Born and raised in Italy, Irene brings a global perspective to her immigration practice, shaped by her studies at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, where she graduated with honors and focused on international and immigration law.
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