Many immigrants dream of becoming U.S. citizens – to ensure they permanently can call the United States home and can vote for their local, state and national leaders. If you have recently immigrated, you may wonder how long it will take to officially become a U.S....
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Differentiating asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants
The number of asylum seekers admitted in the US has shifted over time, and so has the number of refugees the US government allows in. The 2020 ceiling for admissions was lowered to 18,000, just over half of what it was the year before. However, the number of people...
How family immigration laws could affect adoptions
Georgia residents wishing to adopt internationally may not be surprised to learn that the process is very complex. It often involves family immigration laws from the United States as well as from the prospective adoptees’ countries of origin. Failure to understand...
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...
What is credible fear?
For those in Georgia seeking asylum, the process may seem complicated at first. When you are in expedited removal proceedings, you may be able to see an immigration judge to screen whether you have a credible fear of persecution or torture. What is credible fear? The...