The Illinois Human Rights Act was expanded to provide protection against discrimination related to immigration status in the area of housing and real estate transactions, effective January 2024. Explore the frequently asked questions below to learn more.
The Illinois Human Rights Act is a state law that protects the people of the state of Illinois from discrimination in housing, employment, places of public accommodation, financial credit, and education in Illinois. Individuals who believe they have experienced discrimination in any of these situations can file a charge of discrimination with the The Illinois Department of Human Rights (Department). If the Department finds evidence of discrimination, it will file a complaint with the Illinois Human Rights Commission, which will decide if discrimination occurred.
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Alternatively, the person can file a lawsuit in state court within two years from the date when the discrimination occurred, regardless of whether or not the person reported the alleged discrimination to the Illinois Department of Human Rights.
Yes. The Illinois Department of Human Rights provides assistance to anyone who needs help accessing and understanding our information. Please contact us to arrange an accommodation if you are a person with a disability.
No. An attorney is not required to process a charge of discrimination with IDHR. However, an attorney may represent a party at any stage of the process. IDHR does not refer complainants to attorneys but does maintain lists of legal aid associations and other organizations that may represent complainants in discrimination cases.
It is unlawful to retaliate against or to intimidate any person for reporting discrimination or for participating in an investigation through the Illinois Department of Human Rights. It is also unlawful to retaliate against or to intimidate any person because that person reported a discriminatory practice to a housing provider or other authority.
Anyone in the United States age 18 and over can use Self Check to confirm their employment eligibility. After you enter the requested information, Self Check compares it against government records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States.
Self Check does NOT enable you to make changes to your citizenship or immigration status. For more information on correcting your immigration record, visit: How to Correct Your Immigration Record (e-verify.gov)
If Self Check finds a data mismatch, you will receive instructions to correct your records with the appropriate federal agency. Self Check is a great tool for job seekers because it gives you the chance to confirm your work authorization or correct your records before you start your next job.
myE-Verify will prompt users to create or log in to a USCIS online account through myAccount. myAccount provides the public with access to USCIS external-facing systems through a USCIS online account. Individuals who do not already have a USCIS myAccount will need to create one by passing an identity authentication quiz before gaining access to all myE-Verify features. This is illustrated by the figure below.
Self Check compares the information you provided against U.S. government records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Based on the information you provided, if myE-Verify confirmed that you are authorized to work in the United States, and you are hired today by an E-Verify participating employer who creates an E-Verify case using the same documentation and information, E-Verify will likely instantly confirm that you are employment authorized.
If you are hired by a participating E-Verify employer and E-Verify does not instantly confirm that you are work authorized, ensure that your employer entered your information correctly in E-Verify. If necessary, follow the steps outlined by the E-Verify Tentative Nonconfirmation (mismatch) process to resolve any issues. Receiving a mismatch result does not necessarily mean that you are not authorized to work in the United States. A number of things can happen between now and when a future employer creates an E-Verify case that may result in a mismatch. Those could include name changes, citizenship or immigration status changes, expiration of work authorization, or data entry error when your employer enters your information into E-Verify. It is important that you keep your records up to date with the U.S. government agencies to ensure an accurate employment eligibility verification process.
EOIR maintains an Automated Case Information System that allows you to check your case status online. Please call the immigration court handling your case if you need clarification regarding your hearing date and time. Following the issuance of a new hearing notice, such information will be updated. As always, court documents such as notices are your official source of information.
Individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 may enter EOIR spaces after their symptoms begin to improve and they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without fever-reducing medicine. Those individuals must wear a high-quality mask until 10 days have passed since their symptoms began (or, if asymptomatic, the date of their positive test).
For all individuals required to wear a mask in EOIR space, the mask must be a NIOSH-approved respirator, well-fitting KN95, or surgical mask. Cloth masks are not permitted for individuals who are required to mask.
Practitioners and respondents who are appearing for hearings by phone or online do not need to be physically present in one location. If best public health practice dictates separate locations, parties do not need to make special arrangements with the immigration court.
For updated information about operational status of each immigration court, please continue to check this page. For information about your case, please check the Automated Case Information System online or at 800-898-7180 (TDD: 800-828-1120) or call the immigration court handling your case.
To be eligible for MA, lawfully present noncitizens who are age 21 or older and not pregnant must have a qualified immigration status. People with certain qualified immigration statuses must wait five years after receiving the qualified immigration status before they are eligible for MA.
The date a person enters the United States (also called the date of entry) is not always the same date they acquire a qualified immigration status. The date of entry is used to determine eligibility for Refugee Medical Assistance for refugees who are ineligible for MA. The date a person obtains a qualified immigration status is used to determine the start of the five-year waiting period, when applicable.
S.B. 4 was passed in November 2023 during a special Texas legislative session. The unconstitutional law is one of the most extreme pieces of anti-immigrant legislation any state legislature has ever enacted.
S.B. 4 places our communities and those traveling in Texas at higher risk of racial profiling and overpolicing. In that respect, we are all at risk, but our Brown and Black communities are at greater risk of enforcement of this cruel and unlawful law.
Depending on your immigration status, you may be required to carry documents reflecting that status. We suggest you consult with an attorney to determine whether you have an obligation to carry documentation with you.
S.B. 4 prohibits its enforcement in certain locations, including a public or private primary or secondary school; a church, synagogue, or other established places of worship; a health care facility; and SAFE-ready facility.
If a police officer believes that you have entered or reentered the country illegally, you can be arrested and taken to a magistrate. The magistrate may ask you to agree to a state deportation. You have the right to agree or not to agree to removal, and you can invoke your right to remain silent and ask for the appointment of an attorney. If you do not agree to a state deportation, you can be taken to jail and have a bond set. In many cases, a person will have the continuing right to agree to a state deportation, or to challenge their prosecution through an attorney. You have the right to seek help from an immigration attorney even if you are incarcerated by Texas. It is important to consider the practical and legal impacts of a state deportation before waiving your rights to remain in the United States, defend against the state prosecution, and assert your rights to immigration relief.
While studying in the United States, it is important to maintain your F or M student status. Your status relates to the purpose, or reason for why you want to come to the United States. The U.S. Department of State issues you your visa based on your intended purpose.
If the Department of State issues you an F or M student visa, this means that you are coming to the United States to study. You should not take any action that detracts from that purpose. Maintaining your status means:
F-1 and M-1 students share the same primary purpose for coming to the United States however, F-1 students enroll in more traditional academic programs, while M-1 students enroll in vocational programs. Because these two types of programs are different in nature, the types of benefits an international student may be eligible for and how long they may remain in the country depend on whether they are an F-1 or M-1 student. Learn more about these specific differences by reviewing the F&M Student Status: Know the Difference infographic.
F-1 students must complete at least one full academic year at an SEVP-certified school to be eligible for annual vacation. Additionally, students must intend to register for classes in the academic term following their annual vacation.
An F student may only work when authorized by a DSO in some cases, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in others. If you choose to work without authorization, you will be forced to leave the United States immediately, and you may not be able to re-enter the United States at a later date. 152ee80cbc
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