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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.
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Attorney 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
What type of companies and job offers are appropriate for work visa or green card filings?
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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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Why Hire Us?
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 lawyer 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, solution to your immigration law questions 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.
EAD Backlog: Immigration Authorities Implement Practical Fix for a Pressing Problem
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. Published May 3, 2022 Up until a few years ago, the renewal of Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for foreign nationals residing in the U.S. was rarely a matter of news or drama. These days though, EAD holders and their employers are facing way too much challenge when it comes to following the law. What should be a boring, routine process for our legal immigration system has turned into one that all too often involves crisis. First, the system is now facing an accumulated backlog of 1.5 million EAD applications. Additionally, foreign nationals are facing impossibly long processing times – [...]
Temporary Business Visa Requirements
Welcome to America—the land of opportunity! If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. If you've taken the risk of emigrating to America, chances are you are here for a slice of the American Dream. If your "American Dream" involves owning a business, you are going to need to learn the steps of applying for a business visa. We're going to cover everything you need to know about working with an immigration attorney to get your business visa approved. Let's get down to business! What Are You Applying For? A good place to start would be to [...]
Nurse Recruiters and Alleged Marriage Fraudsters Face the Legal Music
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. Published April 11, 2022 This past week brought news of companies and individuals facing legal consequences for dishonest and even fraudulent U.S. immigration related enterprises. The transactions at issue involved foreign nationals being promised U.S. immigration benefits, such as lawful permanent resident status (green card), one by way of the filings of a registered nurse recruiter and the other by way of an "agency" offering to arrange sham marriages to U.S. citizens. The steady stream of news like this confirms just how valuable and attractive the ability to live and work in the U.S. continues to be. 2 [...]
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