VIA Times – November 2022 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Richard Hanus   Processing times for N-400 applications: Lawful permanent residents living in the Chicago area and across the U.S. are seeing their applications for U.S. citizenship processed at record pace. For my clients across Illinois and Northwest Indiana fi ...

By: Ryan Tejero   One of the pioneers in nursing organizations in America is the Philippine Nurses Association of Illinois, Inc. (PNAI). Established in 1957 by group of nurses from the Nurse Exchange Visitors Program, PNAI was founded by Adel B. ...

By: Lourdes G. Mon   When I was introduced to Judge Sanjay T. Tailor, he was campaigning for the position that he was appointed to on January 4, 2021. The Illinois Supreme Court elevated him from Cook County Circuit Court Associate ...

By: Sarah   Most people say chilly days feel colder in November; others consider November the time of the year when it begins to feel like winter. Who is ready for winter? We look forward to the early holiday shopping, ...

By: Edward Cortez   Psalm 100 is an ecstatic and cheerful thanksgiving song. Just notice how many positive and upbeat words are used: “joy,” “gladness,” “joyful songs,” “thanksgiving,” and “praise.” It is a good meditation for all of us during our ...

By: Doug Nguyen   Social Security is here to help millions of people secure their today and tomorrow by providing benefits and financial protection. We continue to protect the integrity of our disability programs by ensuring we make the correct ...