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...
Month: February 2020
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...
Immigrants should know their rights
Immigrants have rights that are given by the Constitution, no matter what their status is. Knowing their rights and how to express them is important to immigrants living in Georgia. Being calm and truthful and having knowledge will be important to residents stopped by...
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,...