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,...
Family Immigration
Securing an adjustment of your status as a current legal resident
Simply securing entry into the United States and becoming a legal resident is not an easy process. Generally, in order to secure a visa just to visit the country, you need to go through substantial paperwork and even a background check. Finding a reason to stay in the...
How can I help a family member obtain an employment green card?
It is not as simple as writing a letter or calling in a reference. If you have a family member that is looking to work in the United States, you will need to file a petition. You should note, however, that whether your loved one obtains a green card will depend on a...
How divorce can affect immigration status
Individuals living in Georgia do not have to be told how complicated life can be when navigating a divorce. But the divorce process becomes quite a bit more complex when the immigration status of one party to the marriage is affected by their marital status....
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...
Steps to secure a K-1 nonimmigrant visa for your fiance
Different kinds of business, personal and familial relationships can qualify an individual to seek a visa for entry into the United States of America. Visa programs allow people living in another country with a direct relative who is either a citizen or a permanent,...
How long does it take to process the K-1 Visa?
It will take some time before your visa application to get into the United States is approved. The process is not easy and can be tiring. It is even a lengthier process when trying to get a K-1 Visa to join your loved one in Georgia or anywhere in the United States....
Family immigration law and family visa basics
Family immigration law can be both emotional and important to families and others. That is why it is important for families in Georgia and across the nation that are interested in family immigration to understand the process, laws and resources available to them to...
What visa options are there for family immigration?
Being separated from your family for any length of time can be difficult, especially when that time is compounded by distance. For this reason, a person from abroad will often want to immigrate to the state of Georgia or elsewhere in United States so they can live...
Family immigration can be complicated, but help is available
There are a lot of steps in the immigration process and a lot of requirements to meet. This can especially be true if a family member desires to obtain a visa that will allow them to join a family member who is already a permanent resident or U.S. citizen. Those in...