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2025 TN Visa Update: USCIS Tightens Rules for Multiple Professions

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The immigration lawyers at Richards and Jurusik Immigration Law have decades of combined experience in immigration law. We offer several consultation options, affordable flat fees, and excellent client service.

TN Visas for NAFTA Professionals

We have a particular expertise with the preparation, filing, and successful adjudication of TN Visa applications (particularly on behalf of Canadians), including new applications, renewals, extensions, denials, and all other TN Visa related matters.

Green Cards

We provide comprehensive immigration support to individuals looking to work and live in the US, assisting with US permanent residency (Green Cards) through employment sponsorship, family sponsorship, spouses, and K-1 Visas for fiancés or fiancées.

L-1 Visas for Business Expansion into the United States

Our specialized practice has more than 20 years of experience with L-1 Visas and assisting foreign employers seeking to expand business operations through the addition of new offices within the United States, from providing an assessment of your case to determining your eligibility and assisting you with the application process.

E-2 Visas for Treaty Investors

Foreign citizens and businesses from treaty countries with substantial investments in the United States are able to obtain an E-2 registration for their business that enables them to send qualifying employees to the United States on E-2 Visas.

H-1B Visas for Specialty Occupations

Foreign nationals who wish to perform services in a specialty occupation, services of exceptional merit and ability relating to a Department of Defense (DOD) cooperative research and development project, or services as a fashion model of distinguished merit or ability, can apply for the H-1B Visa.

Canadian Inadmissibility for US Citizens

There are very few immigration law firms that can match the specific experience we have handling immigration matters for those denied entry to Canada. The immigration lawyers at Richards and Jurusik know how to help US citizens with Canadian inadmissibility.

US Citizenship & Naturalization

At Richards and Jurusik Immigration Law, we routinely help US permanent residents with their US citizenship needs, including completing and filing Form N-400 and attending interviews with our clients.

Temporary Work Visas

The immigration Lawyers at Richards and Jurusik Immigration Law have decades of combined experience helping foreign nationals obtain work authorization in the US through temporary work visas, including TN Visas, E Visas, H-1B Visas, L-1 Visas, O-1 Visas, and more.

Deportation & Removal Defense

We represent people in removal proceedings who are non-detained and detained. In the detained context, we also represent people in bond hearings to request their release from custody pending the completion of their removal proceedings.

Immigrant & Non-Immigrant Visa Waivers

We regularly assist persons with applying for non-immigrant (NIV) waivers for persons dealing with inadmissibility issues which do not require a showing of hardship to any qualifying relatives, as well as immigrant waivers for persons in situations where a qualifying relative will suffer extreme hardship.

Affirmative Asylum

We have assisted many clients from various countries with their asylum applications. We can help you understand the strengths and weaknesses of your case in order to help you make a decision about whether or not to apply for asylum.

Board of Immigration Appeals

we have assisted many clients with their Board of Immigration Appeals cases. Our lawyers appear regularly before the Board of Immigration Appeals and have had success with appealing decisions of Immigration judges and reopening cases of people facing imminent removal.

Immigration Delay Litigation

Our lawyers are admitted to federal court and have experience resolving delay cases and Mandamus Petitions in the best way possible for our clients.

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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.

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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.

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January 2026 Visa Bulletin: Updates, Trends & Projections
December 22, 2025by Jeremy Richards
January 2026 Visa Bulletin: Updates, Trends & Projections
The January 2026 Visa Bulletin reflects a measured start to FY-2026, with predictable family-based advancements, conservative employment-based progress, and growing Diversity Visa availability.
Spousal Green Card Approved in Just Six Months
December 22, 2025by Jeremy Richards
Spousal Green Card Approved in Just Six Months
This client's story highlights how thorough preparation and experienced legal guidance led to a fast spousal green card approval through concurrent I-130 and I-485 filing. “Fantastic experience! Very reasonable price and very high quality work with a streamlined process. Always answered our questions promptly and prepared us well for a successful outcome.” — Deryn Jakolev
Does USCIS Treat Expunged or Sealed Convictions as If They Never Happened?
December 20, 2025by Christine Jurusik
Does USCIS Treat Expunged or Sealed Convictions as If They Never Happened?
Expunged convictions do not disappear for immigration purposes. USCIS can still see them, and failing to disclose them may lead to denial or fraud findings.
Do You Need State and Foreign Background Checks for Criminal Rehabilitation?
December 19, 2025by Christine Jurusik
Do You Need State and Foreign Background Checks for Criminal Rehabilitation?
Yes, Canada requires background checks from every state and foreign country you have lived in for Criminal Rehabilitation. Missing documents can delay or derail your application.
Does a DUI Make You Inadmissible to the United States?
December 18, 2025by Christine Jurusik
Does a DUI Make You Inadmissible to the United States?
A single DUI does not always make you inadmissible to the U.S., but multiple DUIs, drug involvement, or safety concerns can lead to denial of entry. Learn what CBP looks for.
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