Some Georgia residents who are from Liberia and who hold Deferred Enforced Departure status may be eligible to apply for a green card under the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services began accepting applications from...
Citizenship
Can I stay in the US while they process my visa application?
You need to move to the U.S., but the process can be hard. Even worse, you may have to stay on the outside looking in while you wait for the U.S. government to wade through the millions of applications. The U.S. government had nearly 3.8 million people on the visa...
A quick look at the basic legalities pertaining to citizenship
Citizenship is an important concept with significant legal implications, so it is important to understand. Becoming a citizen of the United States occurs through birth or the naturalization process. For those not born in the U.S. but seeking citizenship, it is...
How can children born or living abroad obtain U.S. citizenship?
Sometimes a child is born to a U.S. citizen abroad or sometimes parents in the U.S. wish to adopt a child from another country. These parents may want to reside in the U.S. with their child. It is important for parents in Georgia to understand how children in such...
Don’t make these mistakes when applying for citizenship
Applying for a green card is the first step to becoming a permanent resident of the United States, and eventually, a U.S. citizen. However, the application process can be daunting and even minor mistakes could delay the approval of an application. Those in Georgia...
What does the government shutdown mean for immigration services?
We are now more than three weeks into the partial government shutdown. Whether you're applying for your green card or looking to renew your passport for your upcoming vacation abroad, you might be wondering how this shutdown is impacting immigration services.In...