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By: Richard Hanus, Esq. January 31, 2024 It’s always around Thanksgiving when chatter starts swirling about when the next chance to obtain an H-1B work visa will happen.  A couple months later employers and their prospective H-1B workers get news that the H-1B visa lottery registration is a few weeks away and that parties need to put the pieces in place to avail of the process.  With this week’s announcement of the upcoming H-1B visa lottery registration, we are officially at “put the pieces in place” time.   Specifically, starting on March 6, 2024 at noon EST and through March 22, 2024 [...]

The barriers to gaining a green card or citizenship in the United States are significant. On average, there are nearly four million people waiting for a quarter-of-a-million green cards in any given year. An immigration attorney can often improve applicant's chances for remaining in the United States, no matter the context. Are you looking for reputable Chicago immigration lawyers? In this article, we'll cover how to find the best immigration lawyer in Chicago by covering important qualities and traits that you should look for. Check Referrals One of the top ways to find an immigration law office in Chicago, IL, is by [...]

In 2021, 13.6 % of the U.S. population was born in a foreign country. That means that a large number of people require the help of an immigration attorney. But finding the right immigration law firm is a challenging task. With laws and regulations constantly changing, it's essential to find an experienced legal team that understands your unique needs as an immigrant in Chicago. Whether you are seeking a visa, permanent resident status (Green Card), citizenship, or asylum in the United States, choosing the right law firm will make all the difference in achieving your goals. This blog post aims to [...]

By:  Richard Hanus, Esq. March 19, 2023 Ask any user of the U.S. immigration system and they will tell you that there are not many things more frustrating than trying to obtain case status or general information by way of a call to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service’s (CIS) 1-800 Customer Service line. The challenging user experience is made even worse when you seek to arrange an in-person appointment at a local US CIS Field Office - also known as INFOPASS appointment. This week, CIS announced implementation of a new policy to make life easier for U.S. permanent residents seeking proof [...]

By:  Richard Hanus, Esq. Published – February 5, 2023 If you are a foreign national living in the U.S. trying to renew your Permanent Resident Card (aka “Green Card”) or Employment Authorization Document (EAD), chances are you are all too familiar with the extreme processing delays now plaguing our nation’s immigration system.  Even sadder is that in so many ways, these delays were avoidable given that the rules governing eligibility and the processes at issue are not that complicated.  The 1-2 year delays that have built up are the outgrowth of the COVID pandemic as well as the previous administration’s neglect of [...]

Despite the pandemic, the number of immigrants looking to make the U.S. their home has reached a 21-year high. Have you recently traveled to America? Are you hoping to apply for citizenship or remain in the country on a student or work visa? If so, it's in your best interests to consult with an immigration lawyer. After all, anti-immigrant rhetoric has been on the rise over the past several years. The last thing you want to do is end up on the wrong side of the law due to not understanding it. Read on to learn exactly where to find an [...]

Published April 24, 2021 By Richard Hanus, Esq. Immigration is a hot-button topic in the United States, the topic of many a political debate. The laws regarding immigration in the U.S. have continued to shift and change in the wake of all this discussion. If you're attempting to navigate a tricky immigration situation, it's a difficult time. Not all legal immigration situations will require the assistance of an immigration attorney. Simple situations, such as visiting the country for a brief spell, can probably be sorted without with the need of a professional. However, there are many situations where the help of [...]