Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced on November 15, 2023, that the city’s shelter system is restricting its admissions, allowing migrants to stay no longer than 60 days. As a sanctuary city, the city has received over 20,000 migrants many of whom were bussed from Texas. This large quantity of arrivals has overwhelmed the limited resources available, making it necessary to enact stricter regulations over shelter admissions.
Along with this change, the Governor has announced its allocation of $150 million from its 2024 budget to provide aid to Chicago’s migrant crisis.
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While many cities, especially sanctuary cities, are offering resources to migrants and asylum seekers, these types of aid are not always readily available. As such, it is important to work with an immigration lawyer to obtain work permits, visas, and other statuses to be able to provide for yourself and your family upon arrival.
Reeves Immigration Law Group is dedicated to serving our country’s immigration population and works tirelessly to help these individuals meet their immigration needs. Our team of immigration lawyers in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Walnut Creek, CA has a deep bench of experience handling family, work, and asylum-related immigration matters, securing the best possible outcomes.
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