USCIS will require a new edition of Form I-485 starting September 18, 2026, with no grace period for older forms. Learn what adjustment of status applicants need to know. The post USCIS Updates Form I-485: New Edition Required Starting September 18, 2026 first appeared on Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY .
Not every TN profession requires a bachelor’s degree. Some applicants may qualify through alternative credentials, certificates, diplomas, licenses, or experience. The post Can You Apply for a TN Visa Without a College or University Degree? first appeared on Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY .
USCIS has issued new public charge guidance effective September 18, 2026. Learn how benefits, finances, Form I-864, and other factors may affect green card applicants. The post USCIS Issues New Public Charge Guidance Effective September 18, 2026 first appeared on Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY .
Through careful documentation of his professional experience and consulting role, we helped our client successfully secure TN status as a Management Consultant at the U.S. border. “Working with Jeremy and Manjot was a great experience. They were extremely knowledgeable and made sure we had everything we needed to feel fully prepared for my husband’s TN visa application. Their guidance made…
An ICE check-in can be an important part of an immigration case. Learn how to verify your appointment, organize documents, understand the process, and prepare before reporting. The post Preparing for an ICE Check-In: What to Know Before Your Appointment first appeared on Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY .
A past DUI could create problems when flying to Canada, even if the conviction happened years ago. Before booking your trip or boarding your flight, learn how Canadian criminal inadmissibility works, what can happen at the airport, and whether options such as a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) or Criminal Rehabilitation may be available. The post Flying to Canada with a DUI? What To Know Before…
A new BIA decision changes a long-standing rule involving Advance Parole and unlawful presence. Matter of Delcarmen-Lara holds that travel on Advance Parole can constitute a “departure” that triggers the 10-year unlawful-presence bar. The post New BIA Decision Changes the Advance Parole Landscape for People With Unlawful Presence first appeared on Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers |…
USCIS will require new editions of Forms I-539 and I-765 starting September 15, 2026, with no grace period for older forms. Learn what applicants need to know to avoid a rejected filing. The post USCIS Updates Forms I-539 and I-765: New Editions Required Starting September 15, 2026 first appeared on Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY .
A new USCIS rule changes how some affirmative asylum applications may be reviewed, including the possibility of a decision without an asylum interview. Here is what applicants should understand. The post New Asylum Pretermission Rule: What Affirmative Asylum Applicants Should Know first appeared on Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY .
For an L-1A new office petition, the business plan is not a formality - it is the document USCIS uses to determine whether your U.S. operation will grow into a functioning business capable of supporting an executive or managerial role within one year. Here is what it needs to show and why it matters more than ever in 2026. The post The L-1A New Office Business Plan: What USCIS Actually Wants to…
For Australian professionals seeking U.S. employment, the E-3 visa often provides a faster, simpler, and more flexible alternative to the H-1B visa. This guide compares eligibility, costs, timelines, work authorization benefits, and long-term immigration considerations. The post E-3 Visa vs H-1B: Which Is Better for Australians? first appeared on Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers |…
Through strategic guidance, and a personalized legal approach, we helped our client successfully transition from TN status to permanent residence while continuing to advance their career in the United States. “They helped prepare my TN visa application quickly and professionally, everything was very clear and had I no issues. I used them again to apply for a green card and they were great." -…