If you are a United States resident, you may wish to bring a relative from outside the country here to live. Depending on the relationship, your loved one may need a family immigration visa. However, there are limits to the number of immigrants that can be admitted to...
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What is the deportation process?
Even though you may have received notice of deportation, you still have rights. You may have legitimate reasons for not wanting to return to your home country including threats to your safety. Understanding the deportation process and your rights may make a difference...
The biometrics step of the naturalization process
Immigration is a process of long waits and precise paperwork, but those applying for naturalization still need to be on the lookout for the short appointments that are vital to becoming a citizen. The biometrics step may be one of those moments. It generally takes...
How does VAWA aid immigrants?
To get a visa or other form of citizenship, immigrants often have to rely on national citizens. They may be relatives or spouses. But what happens if the relative you rely on is also your abuser? Many immigrants end up trapped in this exact situation. If you are, is...
What is a U Visa and am I eligible?
There are a variety of visas that immigrants to the United States may apply for, depending on their situation and goals. The most well-known ones relate to certain types of work and marriage to a US citizen. However, there are other varieties of visas available to...
Who is eligible for naturalization?
If you are from another country but you wish to become a citizen of the United States, you will have to go through a legal process to become "naturalized." Not everyone is eligible for naturalization, however. Not only must you be eligible for naturalization, but you...
3 tips for success during your student visa interview
If you want to come to the U.S. and go to school, you will need a student visa. This visa allows you to stay in the U.S. legally throughout the duration of your time at school. According to the U.S. Department of State, you will have to complete a consular interview...
Aggravated felony charges may result in deportation
For those who are in the United States on a green card or visa, it is important to comply with the law in all cases. Receiving charges for a felony can very well get noncitizens deported from the U.S. Depending on the severity of the crime, he or she may also be...
What are your options for an employment-based temporary visa?
You feel excited about working in Georgia, but because of your immigrant status, your employer must sponsor you. Do you and your company understand your options for temporary visas? The Society for Human Resource Management explores various employment-based temporary...
Undocumented workers may still receive workers’ compensation
Last week, a deadly incident at a Gainesville-area poultry plan brought awareness to growing concerns about undocumented workers’ access to health care and workers’ compensation benefits. As the Courthouse News reports, the incident exposed over 130 workers to deadly...
