Atlanta Immigration Law Blog
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...
New budget cuts and new fees are making things harder for immigrants
Cost-cutting measures by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are going to mean slower processing times and longer waits for immigrants who are trying to get their applications for visas, green cards and citizenship completed. The agency,...
Can I stay in the US and get a job once my studies finish?
If you traveled to the US on a student visa, you may receive a job offer and wish to stay in the country once your studies finish. Student visas only allow you 60 days to leave the country once your course ends. If you do not go in time, your visa will be considered...
Exceptions to the one-year rule for asylum applications
Asylum seekers in Georgia and around the country are generally required to submit their application paperwork within one year of their arrival in the United States, but exceptions to the one-year rule are sometimes made. Applications may be submitted after the...
How the job of immigration judges is changing
People in Georgia who must go to immigration court might be more likely to appear before a less experienced judge than they would have been in previous years. By the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 35 immigration judges throughout the country left office, and this...
Visas for athletic competitors: P-1A or P-1B visa
Sports enthusiasts and businesses in Georgia may want to be aware of the type of visa that is used to bring athletic competitors to the United States. It is a temporary visa for internationally recognized athletes. It is given to those who solely come here to compete...
Becoming a citizen requires the Oath of Allegiance
Residents of Georgia and those considering citizenship might be interested in knowing about the Oath of Allegiance, a step that needs to be completed in the naturalization process. Immigration judges or others may administer the Oath of Allegiance. According to U.S....
