An executive order signed by President Donald Trump will disallow new visas for foreign workers until the 2020 year is complete. The move has triggered anger in advocates for immigrants who say that the president is hindering their ability to work in America for...
Month: June 2020
New regulations threaten hopes of asylum seekers
Families in Georgia may want to know more about the recent ruling ending asylum in the United States. Proposed by the Trump administration, new federal regulations would end asylum, first granted in 1980 by Congress. With protests promised by human rights activists,...
How to extend an employee’s time in the United States
Foreign nationals who are working for companies in Georgia and other states on temporary work visas may be allowed to extend their stays. An employer must file Form I-539 before the worker's visa expires, and the employer must be certify that the worker meets various...
U.S. Citizenship Applications Need to Meet a Set of Requirements
In Georgia, many people need help applying for United States citizenship. This application is a detailed process administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). First, there are preconditions, then an application, interview, and if those are...
How attorneys help with IT employment visa approval
The United States assuredly has a significant need for workers in many employment areas. Certain crafts are in need of workers on a seasonal or scheduled basis, and the U.S. government is intent in supplying that employment need. However, it is not as simple as...