Richards and Jurusik Immigration Law have decades of experience helping foreign nationals worldwide work and live in the United States.

We provide comprehensive immigration support to individuals looking to work and live in the US, assisting with US permanent residency (Green Cards).

Featured Videos for US Permanent Residence (Green Cards)

Looking for a Green Card through employment sponsorship? We can help.

If you’re a foreign national looking to live and work in the United States as a permanent resident, we can help.

A permanent resident is someone who has been granted authorization to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. As proof of that status, a person is granted a permanent resident card, commonly called a “green card.” Take a look at the possible paths to permanent residence through employment for you.

Looking for a Green Card through US family sponsorship? We can help.

The US immigration system allows for the sponsorship of certain qualifying immediate family members of US citizens and US permanent residents.

If your spouse, parent, adult child, or adult sibling is a US citizen or US permanent resident, US permanent residency through a family member may be an option for you.

Green Cards for Spouses

If you are a Canadian citizen married to a US citizen, they can petition on your behalf for a green card and permanent residence.

Green Cards for Family

If you are a Canadian citizen and a qualifying family member of a US citizen or permanent resident, they can petition on your behalf for permanent residence.

K-1 Visas for Fiancés or Fiancées

If you are a Canadian citizen engaged to a US citizen, your fiancé or fiancée can petition on your behalf to obtain a K-1 Visa to enter the US for the purpose of marriage.

Our Resources for Green Cards

How to Check Your Green Card Wait Times: A Step-by-Step Process
How to Check Your Green Card Wait Times: A Step-by-Step Process
If you’re applying for a green card, whether through a relative or an employer, understanding how long the process might take is essential. Green card wait times vary depending on your category, country of chargeability, and filing dates. In this post, we’ll guide you step-by-step through how to check your green card wait time using...
EB1A Green Card Success: Economist’s Path from Expertise to Approval
EB1A Green Card Success: Economist’s Path from Expertise to Approval
We are pleased to announce the successful EB1A petition approval for one of our esteemed clients – an economist at the forefront of auction theory and market design. This approval underscores both their remarkable achievements and the rigorous evidence required to meet the high standards of the EB1A (Extraordinary Ability) classification. The EB1A category is...
Do Green Card Holders Have to Use Their Card to Enter the U.S.?
Do Green Card Holders Have to Use Their Card to Enter the U.S.?
Green card holders must present their green card when reentering the U.S. Using only a foreign passport to avoid scrutiny is a violation of immigration law and may result in serious consequences, including deportation.