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, [...]
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 [...]