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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Our Nation’s Nursing Crisis: How Quick Fixes to Our Immigration System Could Go a Long Way to Ease the Pain
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. Published March 24, 2022 While the U.S. faces an unprecedented healthcare worker shortage, our U.S. immigration system in theory potentially offers a variety of solutions toward bringing foreign workers here to fill these roles. This is [...]
Where to Find an Immigration Lawyer in Chicago
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 [...]
Ukrainians in the U.S. Get Temporary Protected Status: What is it? Does it Automatically Lead to Asylum or Green Card?
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. Published March 6, 2022 When grave humanitarian crises arise around the world, the U.S. government has the power to provide protection to citizens of impacted nations present in the U.S. by designating those foreign nationals for Temporary [...]
What Is a K1 Visa?
If you are a U.S. citizen and want to marry a foreign national and bring them to live with you in the United States, it's generally not a simple process. One of the most often utilized options in this regard [...]
Another week, another immigration scam story
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. Published February 20, 2022 As an immigration lawyer for the past 30 years, I have learned to never be surprised at the levels of creativity and deceit immigration scammers resort to in carrying out their schemes. [...]
What to Consider Before Hiring a Chicago Immigration Attorney
Even if it is not a frequent thing, there will come a time in your life when you will need to hire a lawyer for court representation, legal advice, filing, and/or other services. Besides, whether you need immigration legal help [...]
A Fresh, New Supply of H-1B Visas is About to Drop
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. Published February 1, 2022 The H-1B work visa season will soon be upon us and it’s time to start preparing. More specifically, starting Noon EST March 1, 2022 and through Noon EST March 18, 2022, registration [...]
Our Immigration System Just Became a Little More Welcoming for STEM Grads
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. Published January 22, 2022 Moving to the U.S. based on a job offer or professional skills is no easy task and can involve some of the most complicated bureaucratic processes our government has to offer. It’s not [...]
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, [...]