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ByChristine Jurusik
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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.
ByJeremy Richards
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Canadians often wonder if they can enter the U.S. as visitors to look for work. While you can attend interviews or business meetings, U.S. law strictly prohibits entering with the intent to job-hunt or accept employment under visitor status. Learn what activities are allowed, what risks you face if you misrepresent your purpose, and how to properly pursue U.S. employment through the right visa.
ByJeremy Richards
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Learn how Canadians can lawfully enter and stay in the U.S. under different visa types, statuses, and parole categories while avoiding unlawful presence.
ByJeremy Richards
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New U.S. visa rules introduced in September 2025 tighten B-1 eligibility for professional athletes while expanding access for coaches, support staff, and amateur tryouts. Learn how these updates affect Canadians competing or working in U.S. sports.
ByJeremy Richards
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Many professionals assume the TN and H-1B visas are interchangeable, but they’re not. This post breaks down the key differences, eligibility requirements, and why employers and individuals need to treat them as separate paths in U.S. immigration.
ByJeremy Richards
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Dual nationality is permitted under U.S. law and allows individuals to hold citizenship in more than one country. Learn what this means for travel, legal obligations, and consular protections.
ByJeremy Richards
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Richards and Jurusik LLP seeks an experienced Associate Attorney with a focus on removal and deportation defense to join our dynamic immigration law team. This role involves representing clients in complex removal proceedings, preparing asylum and waiver filings, and providing strategic counsel on humanitarian and family-based immigration matters.
ByJeremy Richards
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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.
BySiana Mclean
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Green card holders can be deported for crimes, fraud, or immigration violations. Learn the main reasons for deportation, how the process works, and ways to protect your status.
ByJeremy Richards
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Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens enjoy special exemptions from adjustment of status bars under INA 245(c), making it easier to obtain a green card despite immigration violations. Learn more.