Primary Focus
Business & Employment
Other Practice Areas
Deferred ActionEmployer SanctionsFamilyGeneralHealth Care Related ProfessionalsInvestorLitigationNaturalizationStudents and Exchange Visitors
Languages Spoken
English
Education
B.A. in Psychology and Criminal Justice (summa cum laude) from Saint Louis University (1997); J.D. with honors from Chicago-Kent College of Law (2002)
29+ Years in Practice
About
Rick La Trace is an attorney at Johnstone Adams who represents individuals and businesses in immigration matters including family-based immigration and employment authorization. He regularly advises large foreign employers on immigration compliance and visa matters.
EB-5 Readiness
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Processing Delays
I-526E median: ~24 months
Range: 18–30 months
As of 2026-02-15
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March 2026
China: 15OCT2020 · Vietnam: 01JAN2022 · Other: C
As of 2026-02-12
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