Are you considering adjusting your immigration status after marrying a U.S. citizen? Congratulations on taking this significant step towards building your future together! Navigating immigration law can feel overwhelming, but fear not – when you know what to expect,...
A recent unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision strikes a blow to thousands of immigrants who entered the country illegally and seek permanent residency. On June 7, the high court rejected an argument that would have allowed people shielded under the Temporary...
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...
A Georgia resident with asylum status may qualify for lawful permanent resident status. After one year in the United States, a person with asylum status may file Form I-485 to request an adjustment in status. Many people who file for lawful permanent resident status...
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...
People who are lawfully present in Georgia with non-immigrant visas might wonder how they might be allowed to remain beyond the expiration of their visas. Depending on the type of non-immigrant visa, it might be possible for a person to apply for an adjustment of...
Understanding the adjustment of status process can be important for those looking to adjust their immigration status. Individuals who lack lawful permanent resident status, or green card, can remain in the United States through the adjustment of status process...
Some immigrants living in Georgia or elsewhere in the nation do not have a green card. To remain in the country as a lawful permanent resident, however, they may request an adjustment of status from the U.S. Citizenship Immigration Services. In general, a decision by...
If a person was born in another country and is residing in Georgia or elsewhere the U.S. without a green card, it may be possible for them to remain in the country if they meet the requirements for an adjustment of status. Basically, this qualifies them to pursue a...
