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...
Employment Immigration
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...
Why green card renewal applications might be denied
Foreign nationals living in Georgia as permanent residents will need to renew their green cards periodically. This is done by submitting Form I-90 to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In some cases, renewal applications will be denied, and there...
Qualifications for the L-1B employment visa
Some foreign nationals might transfer to work in Georgia as an L-1B Intracompany Transferee With Specialized Knowledge. With this type of visa, a foreign company can send an employee who has a specialized knowledge base to open a branch in the United States. A U.S....
Do you need to update your ESTA?
Traveling for business can be an exciting part of the job. While it may not always be the fun adventure of a vacation, it can still be an opportunity to see different parts of the world. One of the frustrations that come with international travel is coordinating the...
How DACA recipients can secure unemployment
Thousands of Georgians are currently facing unemployment, unable to work during the coronavirus pandemic. These families depend on unemployment insurance (UI) to see them through the crisis. Among those out of work in Georgia are some of the 20,000 active Deferred...
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...
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...
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...