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...
Month: March 2020
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...
Sheriff loses bid for reelection after cooperation with ICE
Incumbent Sheriff Ira Edwards recently lost his bid for reelection in the Democratic primary for Athens-Clark County, Georgia. Edwards, a 20-year sheriff, found himself embroiled in controversy after assisting ICE in its pursuit of undocumented immigrants. The...
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...