By Richard Hanus|2026-06-23T08:27:17-05:00June 22nd, 2026|Categories: Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B|
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. June 22, 2026 The $100,000 H-1B work visa fee. The federal statute and regulations governing the issuance of H-1B work visas to professional foreign nationals include a long list of requirements and limitations. Included are provisions [...]
By writers-amwn|2026-05-31T10:22:16-05:00May 31st, 2026|Categories: Family-Based Immigration Law|
According to the National Immigrant Justice Center, immigrants with legal representation are five times more likely to obtain relief in immigration proceedings than those without. Navigating the complexities of immigration law can be daunting, and the stakes are incredibly high. [...]
By Richard Hanus|2026-05-26T13:37:05-05:00May 24th, 2026|Categories: DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)|
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. May 24, 2026 Last Friday the Trump Administration released a memorandum reversing decades of established policy and legal interpretation when it comes to intending immigrants and a popular option to process applications for permanent residence (Green [...]
By Richard Hanus|2026-04-30T17:14:39-05:00April 30th, 2026|Categories: Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas|
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. April 30, 2026 In the world of U.S. immigration law, it seems everywhere you turn these days, a new delay or pause is plaguing application processing. The processing delays or halts are being directed by the [...]
By writers-amwn|2026-04-13T07:48:09-05:00April 13th, 2026|Categories: General|
According to the Report of Visa Office 2023, there were over 10 million non-immigrant visas issued by the State Department. This includes tourism, student, work, and business visas. With such a significant demand for entry into the U.S., it's important [...]
By Richard Hanus|2026-04-06T07:28:33-05:00April 5th, 2026|Categories: Undocumented Immigrants and Workers in the U.S.|
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. April 2, 2026 According to recent estimates, there are approximately 12 million foreign nationals living in the U.S. without immigration status, and with at least a third of this population having entered the U.S. without documentation [...]
By Richard Hanus|2026-03-02T08:10:40-06:00March 2nd, 2026|Categories: General|
Introduction Immigration law is a complex and ever-evolving field that has significant implications for individuals and families seeking to establish their lives in the United States. In Chicago, a city known for its diverse population and rich cultural tapestry, navigating [...]
By Richard Hanus|2026-03-03T09:26:19-06:00February 23rd, 2026|Categories: Amnesty for Immigrants in the U.S.|
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. February 23, 2026 To deport or not to deport. That is the question. For the decades I have been practicing immigration law, U.S. immigration authorities, whether it be the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) or its [...]
By Richard Hanus|2026-02-18T06:27:38-06:00February 15th, 2026|Categories: Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B|
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. February 12, 2026 We are living in a world of nonstop immigration news. Whether we are hearing about the latest heavy handed, even lethal, ICE operations or immigration bans based on country of origin, it’s almost [...]
By Richard Hanus|2026-01-28T08:51:19-06:00January 28th, 2026|Categories: General|
We are pleased to announce that Richard Hanus has once again been chosen as a Super Lawyer® (2026) ! This is the 15th time Richard has received this honor and it is the culmination of decades of dedication and success [...]
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