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Richards and Jurusik is seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney to join our team. This position involves advising clients on U.S. immigration matters, including visa applications, naturalization, family-based immigration, and business immigration compliance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in immigration law, excellent legal research and drafting skills, and a client-focused approach.
Prior USCIS approvals can be helpful—but they’re not guarantees. This article breaks down when USCIS will and won’t defer to earlier decisions, and what petitioners need to show in every new filing.
Preconceived intent refers to entering the U.S. on a temporary visa while planning to stay permanently. This post explains how it affects adjustment of status applications, especially for those married to U.S. citizens.
USCIS has finished selecting H-1B lottery registrations for FY 2026. Find out how to check your status, prepare your petition, and meet new filing requirements.
Many visitors to the United States mistakenly believe they can stay as long as their visa is valid. In reality, your period of authorized stay is determined by your I-94 record—not the visa in your passport. Overstaying even by a few days can lead to serious immigration consequences, including bars to reentry. In this article, we explain the critical difference between visa validity and authorized stay, how to check your status, and what steps to take to remain compliant with U.S. immigration laws.
New Policy Requires Social Media Disclosures The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a rule requiring immigrants to disclose their social media activity when applying for visas, green cards, and citizenship. While social media screening has been part of visa applications since 2019, the new policy would extend these requirements to individuals already…
The 2025 executive order reinforces the requirement for non-U.S. citizens to register with DHS if they remain in the U.S. for 30 days or longer. Learn how the 30-day period is calculated and what steps you must take to comply.
To extend your L-1 visa after the first year, you must prove that your business is actively operating in both the U.S. and another country. This guide explains the key requirements, necessary documentation, and steps to improve your chances of approval.
L-1 visa holders must work full-time, but their employment does not need to be entirely in the U.S. Under 9 FAM 402.12-12(G), executives, managers, and specialized knowledge employees can split their work between the U.S. and another country. However, the primary purpose of their stay in the U.S. must be consistent with L-1 classification. This means that while some international travel is allowed, most work should be tied to the U.S. employer.
On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order directing DHS to enforce the alien registration requirement under INA 262. This longstanding law requires most noncitizens in the U.S. to register with the government. Failure to comply may result in civil and criminal penalties. Learn who must register, who is already in compliance, and how to complete the registration process through USCIS.