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The Immigration Law Office of Richard Hanus
For the past 25+ years, Richard Hanus has been providing immigration law representation and counsel to a varied spectrum of clientele, including individuals, families and businesses, and in locations across the U.S. and the world.
Watch our brief video talking about our immigration law office, our process and how we can help you with your immigration law needs.
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Immigration Law Office Chicago News: Richard Hanus Speaks About Immigration Issues in the Media
Richard Hanus’ experience puts him in a position of authority when it comes to speaking to the media or in providing instruction to fellow professionals. From counseling clients in navigating our complex immigration law system, to taking a deportation defense case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, Richard Hanus has gained a deep understanding of U.S. immigration law and shares his insights in a clear, articulate manner.
Business Immigration
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Marriage and Family Immigration
A foreign national’s path to a green card most often will be by way of a family relationship, including as the spouse or fiancé of a U.S. citizen, although several other family relationships can qualify as well.
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The Benefits of Our Immigration Law Office
At the Law Offices of Richard Hanus, our guiding principal is that each step in the immigration process is crucial. With this in mind, we approach every case with creativity, sensitivity and diligence – the three essential qualities an immigration law office should possess.
Along with these 3 essential qualities, Richard Hanus provides his clients with counsel founded in honesty and practicality, and applies his 25+ years of experience in representing immigration law clientele with matters before :
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS)
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(ICE)
- Executive Office of Immigration Review/Immigration Court (Defense in Removal/Deportation proceedings)
- Executive Office of Immigration Review/Board of Immigration Appeals
- U.S. Department of Labor
- U.S. Department of State
- U.S. District Courts and Courts of Appeal
- U.S. Supreme Court
He fought hard for us and believed in us. Justice was served and now all of us had lived the life of American Dream. Thank you Atty. Hanus.
Find Out How We Can Solve Your
Immigration Problem
Finding the best, most practical, Chicago immigration law office depends on having the most accurate and relevant information at hand. For certain, the immigration law playing field often presents itself as a confusing maze. The right decisions in your case will be based on a realistic and honest assessment by knowledgeable immigration law counsel, such as Richard Hanus of the Law Offices of Richard Hanus.
Our Languages and Counsel’s Educational Foundation
Our office offers access to a staff fluent in many languages and an Attorney with impeccable educational credentials.
- Languages – English, Spanish, Polish, Hebrew, Russian, Tagalog and Lithuanian.
Education
University of Illinois College of Law, Champaign, Illinois, 1988 J.D.
Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1985 B.S. in Communication Studies/Philosophy
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Today’s Legal News
Accessing the most up to date immigration law news is essential – whether you are facing a family related immigration question or are a company manager looking to bring aboard a foreign worker. Federal laws, regulations and policies can change daily and immediately impact any given immigration law process. We feature the most up to date information, derived by way of conventional media, professional resources as well Attorney Hanus’ practical experiences in the field.
Foreign Nurses, Green Cards and Employment Contracts: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. Published September 21, 2022 A typical work visa holder in the U.S. often wonders where the grass might be greener as far as work environment is concerned. That is usually because their aunt has a friend…. who has a cousin…. who knows someone…. who enjoys better pay and conditions working a similar job. On the other hand, a typical U.S. work visa employer will often wonder how they can best exploit the foreign worker and get maximum productivity from an individual who in many ways is tied to them for a period of years. The tension this [...]
Reasons Why Your Green Card Got Denied – Chicago Immigration Attorney
United States immigration laws are notoriously complex. In addition to the plain bases of ineligibility, even a minor mistake on your green card application can lead to a denial. In fact, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denies thousands of green card applications each year. In 2021, UCSIS denied over 25 percent of the petitions they received. If your green card application was denied or delayed, a Chicago immigration attorney can help. The average foreign national, or even U.S. born American, will have limited knowledge of U.S. immigration law, and that includes our nation's specific rules, procedures and [...]
Lawsuits Against U.S. Immigration Can Work, Especially When a File is Stuck in a Government Basement
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. Published August 24, 2022 When it comes to a long delayed immigration filing, such as for U.S. citizenship or permanent residence, the decision to sue the government to compel a decision can be a tough one. Importantly, a lawsuit in this context is not to compel an approval on an application, although that’s what any applicant would hope for. Instead, the lawsuit is simply a request with a federal judge to push the process along and force the reviewing government agency to do their job and give the applicant a decision, any decision. The first questions almost every applicant asks themselves are: [...]
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