Atlanta Immigration Law Blog
How to apply for a K-1 or K-2 visa
United States citizens residing in Georgia or any other state who are planning to marry a foreign national may be able to obtain a K-1 nonimmigrant visa for that person. If that individual has a son or daughter who is under the age of 21 and unmarried, that child may...
Trump order suspends temporary work visas
An executive order signed by President Donald Trump will disallow new visas for foreign workers until the 2020 year is complete. The move has triggered anger in advocates for immigrants who say that the president is hindering their ability to work in America for...
New regulations threaten hopes of asylum seekers
Families in Georgia may want to know more about the recent ruling ending asylum in the United States. Proposed by the Trump administration, new federal regulations would end asylum, first granted in 1980 by Congress. With protests promised by human rights activists,...
How to extend an employee’s time in the United States
Foreign nationals who are working for companies in Georgia and other states on temporary work visas may be allowed to extend their stays. An employer must file Form I-539 before the worker's visa expires, and the employer must be certify that the worker meets various...
U.S. Citizenship Applications Need to Meet a Set of Requirements
In Georgia, many people need help applying for United States citizenship. This application is a detailed process administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). First, there are preconditions, then an application, interview, and if those are...
How attorneys help with IT employment visa approval
The United States assuredly has a significant need for workers in many employment areas. Certain crafts are in need of workers on a seasonal or scheduled basis, and the U.S. government is intent in supplying that employment need. However, it is not as simple as...
Why green card renewal applications might be denied
Foreign nationals living in Georgia as permanent residents will need to renew their green cards periodically. This is done by submitting Form I-90 to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In some cases, renewal applications will be denied, and there...
Soldiers sue the government for blocking citizenship
Georgia is home to Ft. Benning and Warner-Robins Air Force Base. There are many soldiers serving in Georgia right now who are immigrants. Many of them are not citizens but get citizenship eventually during or after their service. However, some soldiers claim that they...
Securing an adjustment of your status as a current legal resident
Simply securing entry into the United States and becoming a legal resident is not an easy process. Generally, in order to secure a visa just to visit the country, you need to go through substantial paperwork and even a background check. Finding a reason to stay in the...
Qualifications for the L-1B employment visa
Some foreign nationals might transfer to work in Georgia as an L-1B Intracompany Transferee With Specialized Knowledge. With this type of visa, a foreign company can send an employee who has a specialized knowledge base to open a branch in the United States. A U.S....
