Atlanta Immigration Law Blog
How long does it take to become a U.S. citizen?
Many immigrants dream of becoming U.S. citizens – to ensure they permanently can call the United States home and can vote for their local, state and national leaders. If you have recently immigrated, you may wonder how long it will take to officially become a U.S....
Which type of employment visa do I need?
It can get confusing when you see all the different types of employment-based visas the United States offers. Here is a brief overview of some of the most important immigrant and non-immigrant visas based on employment for people looking to come to Atlanta to work....
What’s the process for obtaining a K-1 visa for your spouse-to-be?
You met someone on your last trip abroad and started a long-distance relationship. Now you’ve decided to get married, and your fiance plans to move to the U.S. What’s the process? Like any immigration process, expect lots of paperwork and perhaps some frustrating...
If you lose your job, do you have to leave the U.S.?
You’ve been employed at your workplace for several years, but when you went to work and saw that the doors were shut and locked, you weren’t sure what to do. Your employer was the one who made it possible for you to stay and work in the United States. Now, you are...
New H-1B rules equal new headaches for employers, immigrants
If you’re a foreign national hoping to ply your trade in the United States or you're an employer who regularly searches for talent overseas, the hits from the federal government seem to keep on coming. New rules were just announced by top officials in the Trump...
Updates to immigration policies regarding extraordinary abilities
Are you extraordinary? Or are you merely very good? If seeking to enter the US on a visa based on “extraordinary ability,” you may wonder how the immigration authorities determine how talented you are. It has always been unclear. Think of the arguments sports fans...
How to apply for asylum in the U.S.
There are countless people in the world living in fear of their lives. If it impossible for you to safely stay in your own country, you may have to seek asylum in another one. If you hope the United States will grant you asylum, it is vital to understand how the...
What documents should visa applicants prepare?
You have been hired for a new job in the United States, and your employment relies on giving your employment visa application the best possible chance for approval. One of the most important steps to take when preparing your application is collecting the documents...
Do you need an employment visa? You have options
If you’re interested in traveling to the United States for business-related reasons, you have a variety of options available to you. The same holds true if you have the intention of staying in the country to pursue a career. The key to success is obtaining knowledge...
Fee increase for immigration services
The Trump Administration executed a substantial increase in the money immigrants must pay for the fees and applications included in the process that allows them to live and work in America. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the new fee...
