Immigration Law Facts and Issues:

CIS Issues  New  Rule  Regarding OPT Program
April 14, 2008

H-1B Visa Race is On
March 28, 2008

Proof of Immigration Status Cannot Be Required for Issuance of a Marriage License
March 13, 2008

DHS To Implement Program to Address Some Name Check Delays
February 28, 2008

2008 Income Guidelines for I-864 Affiants/Sponsors
February 15, 2008

More Immigration Law Facts and Issues

Richard Hanus

Richard Hanus - Immigration Attorney
Chicago and Elgin, Illinois

Since 1990, Richard Hanus has dedicated his practice to helping unravel the complexities of immigration law for individuals and businesses. Immigration laws continue to change, particularly in today's environment, with new agencies and new requirements emerging all the time. Whether you are an individual seeking status in the U.S., or are a business looking to employ foreign national workers, Mr. Hanus can help by drawing on his years of expertise and specialized knowledge.

Areas of Practice:

  • Immigration & Naturalization Law
  • Deportation
  • Naturalization & Citizenship
  • Asylum
  • Visas

Bar Admissions:

Education:

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Community Involvement

  • ARK Chicago (social service agency in Chicago)
    Richard Hanus sits on the Board of Directors, 2004 – present; Vice President, 2007 - present; volunteer committee – Chairman.
  • Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Distinguished Service Award Recipient, 2006 & 1990; Volunteer Attorney 1989- Present; Immigration Law (AILA) Clinic Chair 1998-2004.

Mentions/Media

  • Richard Hanus was interviewed for an episode of FRONTLINE/WORLD which aired on PBS. You can watch a video of the story here:
    Rough Cut
    Chicago: Little Mexico
    Legal son of an illegal mother

    BY Marian Marzynski
    October 31, 2006
  • Richard Hanus recognized as a 2007 Super Lawyer by Chicago Magazine and Law & Politics Publications. Selected as among the top 5% of Illinois practicing attorneys in an extensive peer review and evaluation process conducted by Law & Politics Publications.
  • Richard Hanus quoted in article by Antonio Olivo, "Citizenship in Sight, But Then She Voted," published by Chicago Tribune. (December 3, 2007) and Modesto Bee (December 10, 2007).
  • Richard Hanus quoted in article and television feature by Nishi Gupta, "Immigrant May Lose Chance at Citizenship" published by WHOI-19 Television, Peoria, IL (December 6, 2007).
  • Richard Hanus quoted in article and television feature by Courtney Brennan, "The Aftermath of the Immigration Sweep" aired and published by WQAD Television, Quad Cities/Moline, IL (November 16, 2006).
  • Richard Hanus, quoted in "How Did She Get Her Visa So Fast?" published by Chicago Sun-Times (October 18, 2006).
  • Richard Hanus quoted in article by Jennifer Koons, "Reaction: Sanchez-Llamas v. Oregon/Bustillo v. Johnson," published by Medill News Service (July 6, 2006).
  • Richard Hanus quoted in article by Katherine Boyle, "Call to end worksite immigration raids has done little," published by Medill News Service. (May 18, 2006).
  • Richard Hanus quoted in article by Alan Scher Zagier, "Mid-Missourians join fight over deportation," published by Columbia Daily Tribune. (October 2, 2005).
  • Richard Hanus quoted in article by Darran Simon, "Online application for green cards could streamline lengthy process," published by Medill News Service. (May 1, 2003).
  • Richard Hanus mentioned in Illinois State Bar Association newsletter for conducting Immigration Law seminar for Pro Bono attorneys. (June, 2003).
  • Richard Hanus on the Honor Roll as an individual donor to Administer Justice, a not-for-profit organization.
Original insights & analysis of current immigration law issues by R. Hanus, Immigration Law Columnist:
Chicago Office
161 North Clark St.
Suite 2500
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Suburban Office
920 Davis Rd.
Elgin, Illinois 60123
Phone: (312) 357-0033
Fax: (312) 357-0286
Email: rhanus@usavisacounsel.com
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