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If you are a green card holder planning to travel outside the U.S. for more than a year, you need a re-entry permit. Learn how to apply, key deadlines, and travel restrictions to avoid losing your permanent resident status.
Even if you have a NEXUS card, you may still need to file Form G-325R (Alien Registration) when entering or residing in the U.S. This guide explains the differences between NEXUS and alien registration, outlines who is already registered, who must apply, and who is not registered, and provides steps to stay compliant with U.S. immigration laws.
Having a pending immigration case does not automatically protect you from deportation. While certain applications like asylum, cancellation of removal, or appeals can delay removal, others may not offer any protection. Understanding the type of case you’ve filed and your current immigration status is critical. Learn when a pending case may help, when it won’t, and why legal guidance is essential if you’re at risk of removal.
Canadian companies that need to send employees to the U.S. under TN status have two options: filing Form I-129 with USCIS or applying at a U.S. port of entry. This guide explains both processes, including eligibility, required documents, processing times, and key considerations to ensure a successful application.
The I-140 petition is a critical step in the employment-based green card process. Learn how priority dates, the Visa Bulletin, and work authorization affect your timeline.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) offers temporary relief from deportation and work authorization to eligible individuals who arrived in the U.S. as children. This article provides an overview of DACA, including eligibility requirements, the application process, and recent legal developments impacting the program.
The J.O.P. v. DHS settlement restores critical protections for asylum seekers previously classified as Unaccompanied Children (UC). It eliminates unfair restrictions imposed by a 2019 policy, allowing USCIS to adjudicate asylum applications without applying the one-year filing deadline, even for those in removal proceedings. This landmark decision ensures fair access to asylum and provides a pathway for reinstating previously rejected applications. Learn how this settlement impacts immigration law and the rights of vulnerable individuals.
Naturalization is often regarded as the pinnacle of the U.S. immigration journey. However, the path to U.S. citizenship can be long, complex, and sometimes delayed unexpectedly. When the naturalization process stalls, applicants may have recourse to legal action through a mandamus petition. At Richards & Jurusik Immigration Law, we specialize in assisting clients whose naturalization…
Adding a second employer can be a complex process for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking to work in the U.S. under a TN Visa. Each employer must independently meet TN Visa requirements; unique roles or pay arrangements can complicate matters further. Recently, we supported a Canadian professional through this challenging process. Their concurrent TN Visa…
The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 allows children born outside the U.S. to become citizens if they meet specific criteria. For families living abroad, two paths exist: automatic acquisition of citizenship through a U.S. citizen parent or expeditious naturalization through a grandparent. Learn how these options work and the steps to secure U.S. citizenship for eligible children.