Atlanta Immigration Law Blog
What is credible fear?
For those in Georgia seeking asylum, the process may seem complicated at first. When you are in expedited removal proceedings, you may be able to see an immigration judge to screen whether you have a credible fear of persecution or torture. What is credible fear? The...
How long does it take to process the K-1 Visa?
It will take some time before your visa application to get into the United States is approved. The process is not easy and can be tiring. It is even a lengthier process when trying to get a K-1 Visa to join your loved one in Georgia or anywhere in the United States....
Trump administration to restrict work permits for asylum-seekers
The Trump administration released a proposal in mid-November that could limit most asylum-seekers’ ability to obtain work permits. Under the proposed rule, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services could reject work authorization to a majority of asylum-seekers...
Can I come to the US for employment training?
You’ve just got word of your new job, including all the training that goes with it. But you’re not just heading around the block for your instruction, you’ll need to head to the U.S. It may seem intimidating at first, but the process for getting permission could be...
Can I stay in the US while they process my visa application?
You need to move to the U.S., but the process can be hard. Even worse, you may have to stay on the outside looking in while you wait for the U.S. government to wade through the millions of applications. The U.S. government had nearly 3.8 million people on the visa...
Understanding permanent employment-based immigration
As someone who is looking to move to Atlanta, Georgia, or another part of the United States permanently for work, you may be exploring your options and trying to determine how, exactly, you might be able to do so. At Schwartz Posel Immigration Law Group, we are...
How do I apply for a P1A visa?
Typically, applying for and receiving a visa to come to the United States can be a lengthy process. The normal visa application process can take up to five weeks to receive a decision. Fortunately, there are many types of visas for various occupations or needs that...
The J-1 exchange program offers opportunities for students
In Georgia and across the U.S., the new school year and college semesters have begun. However, this does not necessarily mean you have missed your chances to study in this country if that is your goal. If you have plans to come to the U.S. to earn a degree or receive...
How do I apply for a P1A visa?
Typically, applying for and receiving a visa to come to the United States can be a lengthy process. The normal visa application process can take up to five weeks to receive a decision. Fortunately, there are many types of visas for various occupations or needs that...
The steps in the asylum process for asylum seekers
Asylum seekers and their families may rely on the asylum process so it is important to be familiar with the timelines and of the chronology process. The timeline of the asylum process begins with the initial application for asylum. The asylum process allows the asylum...
