Atlanta Immigration Law Blog
How family immigration laws could affect adoptions
Georgia residents wishing to adopt internationally may not be surprised to learn that the process is very complex. It often involves family immigration laws from the United States as well as from the prospective adoptees’ countries of origin. Failure to understand...
Types of work visas and eligibility
Some people may wonder what type of work visas would be available to them as foreign nationals to legally work in Georgia. There are a number of different types of employment visas depending on a person's job and other factors. It is also important to note that...
Temporary worker visa: Do you qualify?
If you’re interested in coming to the United States for employment purposes, it’s important to have a clear idea of your work arrangement. For example, if you’re interested in a temporary worker visa, it’s different than if you have plans of securing permanent...
USCIS unfairly denied H-1B application, court rules
The H-1B visa program has been important for a number of employers in Georgia, especially those dealing with science and technology. This program allows companies to sponsor highly skilled foreign workers in specific skilled occupations, including many graduates of...
I am applying for citizenship. What happens if I leave the U.S.?
Naturalization for United States citizenship can be a long process, especially considering it requires five years of permanent residency prior to applying. Perhaps you want to leave to visit family back home. Or, maybe you would like to go on a vacation. It is...
Know your rights as a working immigrant
As an immigrant working—or hoping to work—in the United States, it may help you to know the ways in which U.S. laws protect you. Issues like discrimination and fair wages are some of the most common concerns for immigrants. Whether you hold an employment visa, a green...
Filing for a green card inside the United States
Some people in Georgia may come to the country for a variety of reasons but later wish to become permanent residents. It may be possible for many people to remain in the country and become lawful permanent residents through the adjustment of status process. This can...
Sponsoring foreign nurses for employment immigration
Registered nurses from other countries who intend to work in Georgia can potentially become permanent U.S. residents through sponsorship by a U.S. employer in the state. The application process differs, depending on whether the nurse is in the U.S. or outside of it at...
Steps to secure a K-1 nonimmigrant visa for your fiance
Different kinds of business, personal and familial relationships can qualify an individual to seek a visa for entry into the United States of America. Visa programs allow people living in another country with a direct relative who is either a citizen or a permanent,...
Man deported in 2018 gets permanent residency
Some Georgia residents may be aware of the nationally-reported story of a Detroit man who was deported to Mexico in 2018 after living in the United States for 30 years. The man had been brought to the country by his parents when he was 10 years old and failed to...
