7 Tips for Finding The Best Immigration Lawyer in Chicago To Represent You
Each year, there are more than 1 million immigrants come to the United States each year. However, the process to immigrate to the United States is very complicated and taxing. You may need the help of an immigration law firm to [...]
Big Changes: Expedited Employment Authorizations for Healthcare Workers & Interview-less Work Visa Processing
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. Published December 31, 2021 Inch by inch, our government is trying to clean up various messes left behind by the Trump administration when it comes to our nation’s legal immigration system. Whether it be neglected or poorly managed U.S. [...]
Another Legalization Program That Wasn’t
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. Published December 19, 2021 For the past 20 years, more than a few proposals to help millions of undocumented immigrants come out of the shadows have been presented for Congress’ consideration only to find their way [...]
Chicago Immigration Attorney: Top Questions to Ask Before Hiring One
By Richard Hanus, Esq, Published December 11, 2021 Are you looking for a Chicago immigration attorney? An immigration lawyer can help you with all of your immigration needs. They are knowledgeable about the laws and regulations that govern U.S. citizenship, [...]
Asylum Claim of Gay Man from Mexico Rejected By U.S. Court of Appeals
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. Published December 2, 2021 Under U.S. immigration law, foreign nationals fearing return to their home country due to persecution by their home government on account of their race, religion, political belief or social group are eligible [...]
Dude, Where’s My EAD?
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. Published November 14, 2021 Next to a U.S. passport, or permanent resident card (“green card”), the Employment Authorization Document is perhaps the most valuable document issued by our immigration authorities. A valid Employment Authorization Document, or EAD, can [...]
Do You Really Need a Chicago Immigration Lawyer? Here’s How to Figure Out the Answer
By Richard Hanus, Esq. Many people do not appreciate how much value immigration lawyers create for individuals, families and companies looking to navigate our complex immigration system. They help to radically transform lives and companies by helping family members and [...]
Battered Spouses and U.S. Immigration – 2021 Update
By, Richard Hanus, Esq. Published October 31, 2021 In the world of U.S. immigration law, a foreign national battered husband or wife, and sometimes child, may be eligible for special immigration benefits, including permanent resident status – and all without the cooperation of their abusive U.S. citizen or resident spouse or parent. Indeed, foreign nationals who marry U.S. citizens or residents are often vulnerable to the whims, cruelty and even brutality of their U.S. spouse, and accordingly, Congress enacted a variety of laws aimed at protecting these foreign nationals. The following is a summary of the legal options available to achieve […]
What to Look For in a U.S. Immigration Lawyer
By, Richard Hanus, Esq. You open up the mail and find a notice that your green card application is denied, or even worse, deportation proceedings are being initiated against you. What do you do now? This is when you need [...]
COVID Vaccine = Easier Entry into the U.S.
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. Published October 18, 2021 U.S. immigration law is confusing enough. Add the pandemic to the mix and the confusion increases exponentially. When it comes to foreign national entry into the U.S., a mish mosh of COVID related restrictions [...]
4 Things to Know About Immigration Law
By, Richard Hanus, Esq. Almost 45 million people immigrated to the United States in 2019. For reference, the total population of the United States is about 320 million. 45 million is quite a large number, but the reality is that [...]
The Biden Administration Rolls Out a New Approach to DACA
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. Published October 4, 2021 For the past decade, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has given more than 700,000 undocumented young adults a chance at a normal life, albeit only in renewable, 2 year [...]
Legal Services Offered by U.S. Immigration Lawyers
By Richard Hanus Published September 26, 2021 Twenty-six percent of the United States' population is made up of immigrants from other countries, totaling approximately 85.7 million people . Furthermore, based on recent trends - including world politics and economics - [...]
The Latest on I-751 Receipts and DHS/CIS COVID Vaccine Requirements
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. Published September 19, 2021 I-751 Receipts Now Feature a 24 month Extension of Resident Status Foreign nationals obtaining lawful permanent resident status, also known as a “green card”, based on a recent marriage are accorded a [...]
Best Immigration Law Firms: What to Look For
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. Published September 7, 2021 Are you or a loved one in need of an attorney to assist you with a United States immigration matter? Are you among the more than 800,000 immigrants looking to apply for [...]