Employment-based Immigration

The immigration lawyers at Richards and Jurusik Immigration Law have decades of combined experience in US immigration matters, including obtaining temporary work visas and US permanent resident status (green cards) for workers.

Temporary Work Visas

In order to work legally in the United States, you must first obtain work authorization. The United States has several different nonimmigrant visa classifications for temporary workers, through which the spouse and children who qualify as dependents are also able to obtain dependant visas.

Green Cards through Employment

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.”

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Why PERM Planning Matters for H-1B and TN Professionals
Why PERM Planning Matters for H-1B and TN Professionals
Many professionals on H-1B and TN visas underestimate how quickly green card delays can affect their status. This article explains why early employment-based green card planning is critical for both H-1B and Canadian TN professionals navigating today’s backlogs.
H-1B & H-4 Visa Social Media Vetting Expands Dec. 15, 2025
H-1B & H-4 Visa Social Media Vetting Expands Dec. 15, 2025
Starting December 15, 2025, the U.S. State Department will expand online presence screening to all H-1B visa applicants and H-4 dependents. Applicants must set social media profiles to public to support enhanced vetting during consular processing.
What a TN Visa “Border Letter” Looks Like for Canadians?
What a TN Visa “Border Letter” Looks Like for Canadians?
Applying for a TN visa as a Canadian? Your employer support letter (often called a TN “border letter”) is the heart of your application at the port of entry. Here’s what CBP expects to see, what to include, and a practical sample template to help you prepare with confidence.