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Would you like to work with the #1 rated immigration law firm in Aurora, IL? The Immigration Law Office of Moises L. Barraza is a family-run practice dedicated to providing high-quality, trustworthy immigration services to individuals and families. We are looking to add more employees to our team to assist with the ever-growing need for […]
What Immigrants Should Expect Under a Biden Presidency
Immigrants, especially Dreamers, should prepare for new opportunities for legalization. On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed multiple executive orders positively impacting immigrants, including: Preserving DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) DACA continues, providing work authorization for Dreamers. DACA recipients may have an immediate pathway to citizenship in the future. Ending the […]
Citizenship Granted after Prior Denial
Jose* was a legal permanent resident who joined the Army National Guard at the age of seventeen. He served the United States honorably for eight years. However, when Jose applied for citizenship (with a different attorney), his citizenship was denied and he was referred to deportation proceedings. Jose’s citizenship application was initially denied due to […]
Top Ranking Immigration Law Firm – .04% of the the Nation’s Attorneys – American Association of Attorneys Advocates (2020)
The American Association of Attorneys Advocates™ (AAAA) is a recognition of the top attorneys dedicated to providing the best service for their clients. The 2020 list is comprised of industry leading attorneys who have met the highest qualifications in their practice. Each Attorney has distinguished his or herself with extraordinary dedication to excellence, advocacy skills, […]
Top Tier Attorney – American Trial Lawyers (2020)
Top Tier is the ultimate collection of our Nation’s most outstanding lawyers. Less than 2% of active American attorneys are chosen. Membership is offered exclusively to the professionals who exemplify superior qualifications, leadership and results.
Top 1% of Lawyers in America – Premier Lawyers of America (2019)
Premier Lawyers of America has recognized Attorney Moises Barraza as one of the top 1% of lawyers in America. Selection for this elite award is based on high client ratings, professionalism and experience, reputation, and achievements.
Best of the Best Attorneys — Top 10 Immigration Attorney (2019-2020)
This honor is reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in their practice. Of the 1.3 million attorneys practicing in the United States less than .05% of Attorneys will receive this distinction. This award validates the attorney and their practice based on expertise, commitment to excellence, and countless hours mastering their craft. The Best of […]
Trump’s Executive Order Stopping Immigration During COVID-19: What it Means and What it Doesn’t
President Trump has officially stopped immigration into the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its negative affect on the U.S. economy. There have been a lot of questions about what Trump’s executive order means for immigrants and their families. We will explain what the executive order means and what it does not. Who […]
Orden ejecutiva de Trump que detiene la inmigración durante COVID-19: Qué significa y qué no significa
El presidente Trump oficialmente ha detenido la inmigración a los Estados Unidos debido a la pandemia de COVID-19 y su efecto negativo en la economía estadounidense. Ha habido muchas preguntas sobre lo que significa la orden ejecutiva de Trump para los inmigrantes y sus familias. Explicaremos qué significa la orden ejecutiva y que no significa. […]
DACA CLIENT GETS PLUMBER’S LICENSE AND CHANGES ILLINOIS LAW
Citizenship Requirement No Longer an Obstacle for Immigrants Seeking Plumbers Licenses in Illinois (April 9, 2020) — During a presidential administration that has seemingly provided lots of bad news for “Dreamers” — those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) — a breath of fresh air has been reached in Illinois. A DACA recipient, “Jose,” […]