Skip to the content
Genie Gillespie Blog
  • Adoption
  • A.R.T.
  • Other Services
  • About
  • Resources
    • Blog
  • Contact
    • (312) 332-6339
    • gmg@illinoisadoptionlawyer.com
    • Illinois Adoption Lawyer
  • Adoption
  • A.R.T.
  • Other Services
  • About
  • Resources
    • Blog
  • Contact
    • (312) 332-6339
    • gmg@illinoisadoptionlawyer.com
    • Illinois Adoption Lawyer
  • Genie Gillespie Blog

Do I Qualify for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status?

A mother and her daughter look at each other while laughing.
This comprehensive guide walks you through the five essential Special Immigrant Juvenile Status requirements. Read More
October 22, 2025 Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Processing Times: What Families Need to Know

It's a letter from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Discover the main causes of SIJS delays, what happens while your case is pending and important changes as of June 2025. Read More
October 22, 2025 Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)

Is Second Parent Adoption Needed After Reciprocal IVF in Illinois?

An LGBTQ+ couple smiles while holding their baby.
Whether you're planning your RIVF journey or already holding your baby, this article provides what you need to make informed decisions. Read More
October 22, 2025 Co-Parent / Second-Parent Adoption

Latest Topics

  • Can I Adopt My Grandchild in Illinois?
    Learn how grandparent adoption works in Illinois, including eligibility, parental consent and termination and the step-by-step process.
  • Can You Adopt a Disabled Adult in Illinois?
    This guide clarifies that yes, you can adopt a disabled adult in Illinois, and outlines the simple, voluntary legal process involved.
  • How to Get Legal Guardianship of a Relative in Illinois
    Use this guide to legal guardianship to learn how to provide the immediate and lasting stability your relative needs.

Categories

  • Adult Adoption
  • Co-Parent / Second-Parent Adoption
  • Foster Care Adoption
  • Relative Adoption
  • Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
  • Stepparent Adoption
  • Adoption
  • A.R.T.
  • Other Services
  • About
  • Resources
  • Contact
Gillespie Law Group, LLC Logo
Leading Lawyers Genie Miller Gillespie, Peer Selected 2019
Super Lawyers Genie Miller Gillespie, Rated by SuperLawyers.com
Adopt-ART Fellow - Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA)
Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI)

(312) 332-6339
6 E. MONROE ST, #1004
CHICAGO, IL 60603