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At Richards and Jurusik, we ONLY practice immigration law.

U.S. immigration IS complex. We make it easy, guiding you through every step to live and work in the United States.

Our Immigration Services for Canadians

The immigration lawyers at Richards and Jurusik have decades of combined experience in U.S. immigration law for Canadians.

If you are a Canadian looking for representation to work and live in the United States, choose an Immigration Lawyer with specific experience working with Canadians, including:

  • Temporary Work Visas (TN Visas, L-1 Visas, E-1 and E-2 Visas, and more)
  • Green Cards through Employment and Family Sponsorship
  • Immigrant and Non-immigrant Visa (NIV) Waivers
  • Deportation and Removal Defense
  • US Citizenship and Naturalization
  • Affirmative Asylum
  • Board of Immigration Appeals

Our Immigration Services for Mexicans

The immigration lawyers at Richards and Jurusik have decades of combined experience in U.S. immigration law for Mexicans.

If you are a Mexican looking for representation to work and live in the United States, choose an Immigration Lawyer with specific experience working with Mexicans, including:

  • Temporary Work Visas (TN Visas, L-1 Visas, E-1 and E-2 Visas, and more)
  • Green Cards through Employment and Family Sponsorship
  • Immigrant and Non-immigrant Visa (NIV) Waivers
  • Deportation and Removal Defense
  • US Citizenship and Naturalization
  • Affirmative Asylum
  • Board of Immigration Appeals

Our Immigration Services for Individuals

The immigration lawyers at Richards and Jurusik have decades of combined experience helping foreign nationals from all over the world.

We provide comprehensive immigration support to individuals around the globe that are looking to work and live in the US, including:

  • Work Authorization (Temporary Work Visas)
  • Traders and Investors
  • Business Owners
  • Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
  • Immigrant and Non-immigrant Visa (NIV) Waivers
  • Deportation and Removal Defense
  • US Citizenship and Naturalization
  • Affirmative Asylum
  • Board of Immigration Appeals

Our Immigration Services for Employers

The immigration lawyers at Richards and Jurusik have decades of combined experience providing comprehensive immigration law support to businesses of all types and sizes.

If your business is sending employees to the United States or expanding your operations into the US, or you are a US company hiring a foreign national, we can help you with your immigration needs, including:

  • Temporary Workers (Temporary Work Visas)
  • Permanent Workers (Green Cards)
  • Business Expansion, Traders, and Investors
  • Temporary Business Visitors

Our Immigration Services for Entry to Canada

Are you a US citizen that has been refused entry to Canada, was turned back at the border, or is unsure whether you are inadmissible? The immigration lawyers at Richards and Jurusik can help.

If you are convicted of an offense in the past such as a DUI, DWI, DWAI, OUI, DUAI, possession, assault, a felony, misdemeanor, fraud, or other convictions, you may be inadmissible to Canada. It is important to consult with a Canadian immigration attorney who can compare the laws and determine the nature of your offense BEFORE you attempt to cross the border.

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Our Immigration Resources

The Arrive Podcast

With 1 to 2 new episodes each month, the Arrive Podcast can help you stay updated on the immigration law issues that matter the most to you.

Our US Immigration Videos

Richards and Jurusik Immigration Law regularly creates video content about the current state of a certain aspect of immigration law, and how it applies to Canadians living and working in the United States today.

Immigration Law FAQs

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