What Are the Benefits to Becoming a US Citizen?
You might be surprised to learn that nearly 1 million people became lawful residents of the US in 2022. Coming to the US has countless opportunities, such as taking advantage of the country's robust economy. However, many would argue you [...]
The Truth About Sanctuary Cities
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. April 6, 2024 Most Americans have heard about sanctuary cities, but few really understand what they truly are. I come to this conclusion based on the way this term, along with “open borders”, is thrown around [...]
California Green Card Marriage Fraud Ring: A Story of Profit and Prison Sentences
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. March 14, 2023 As access to our legal immigration system continues to be plagued by obstacles and exceptionally limited options, illegal avenues to life in the U.S. continue to make for profitable business for ambitious, unscrupulous [...]
How to Find the Right Asylum Immigration Lawyer for Your Case
Seeking asylum in a new country is a complex and emotionally charged process. If you're seeking asylum, you might not know where to look for help. An asylum immigration lawyer is your best chance for a successful case. As an [...]
Update: Imperfect Voter Registration Initiatives and the Dangers Faced By Noncitizens
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. February 17, 2024 Far too often, highly imperfect voter registration processes create moments of government assisted immigration suicide, whether it leads to a denied application for lawful permanent resident status ("Green Card") or U.S. citizenship or [...]
Immigration Law in Chicago: What Is the Deportation Process?
It's estimated that forty million people in the United States were born in different countries. While some of these individuals immigrated legally, others are undocumented immigrants. Either that or their visas have expired for one reason or another. In other [...]
Everyone’s Talking About H-1B Visas, Lottery Registration and US CIS Filing Fee Increases
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 [...]
Immigration Lawyer in Chicago, IL: When to Hire an Attorney
It's estimated that forty-five million people in the United States have immigrated here from other countries. Uprooting your entire life to come to the United States is already challenging enough. Sadly, U.S. immigration laws make things even more complicated. Whether [...]
3 Big Immigration Stories: Texas Seeks to Enforce US Immigration Laws, Legal Pot Seller Denied U.S. Citizenship and Massive Immigration Fee Hike Ahead
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. January 11, 2024 Federal lawsuit alleges state overreach as Texas enacts its own immigration enforcement statute Per the U.S. Constitution and U.S. Supreme Court precedent, it is well established that U.S. immigration law, from the enactment [...]
Importance of Having an Experienced Chicago Immigration Attorney on Your Side
Imagine moving to an entirely new country only to find yourself in legal trouble. In recent years, Chicago has served as a major hotspot for immigrants in the United States. Unfortunately, this has led to a crisis where the city [...]
My Marriage is Broken and My Green Card Application Failed – Now What?
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. December 19, 2023 Marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident is one of the more popular avenues through which foreign nationals apply for U.S. lawful permanent resident status, also known as a “Green Card”. [...]
Being LGBTQ and Seeking Protection Under U.S. Asylum Law: What are the Requirements?
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. November 27, 2023 When it comes to LGBTQ foreign nationals who are present in the United States and seeking the protection of our asylum laws, I have noticed 2 important trends in recent years. First, it [...]
How to Comply With Business Immigration Law
The federal government estimates that there are over 11.4 million unauthorized immigrants in the United States. There's fear that many of these immigrants are not paying their taxes and are receiving a living wage illegally. As such, any and all [...]
R.N.’s and Green Cards; A Bipartisan Legislative Proposal May Speed Up Processing
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. November 10, 2023 What is the best way to get a Green Card so I can live and work in the U.S.? This is a question I am asked dozens of time each month, and my [...]
Proposed New Rules to Impact H-1B Work Visas, Especially the Annual Lottery
By: Richard Hanus, Esq. October 22, 2023 In the coming days, U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Citizenship and Immigration Services ("DHS/CIS") will be publishing a proposed rule that will significantly impact the way U.S. companies and foreign workers vie for a [...]