Atlanta is a progressive city that welcomes all people in the hopes of fostering community and international interest. It appreciates immigrants willing to be upstanding citizens and do their part in enriching the culture and diversity of the city. Although not all...
Atlanta’s Best Immigration Attorneys
Atlanta’s Best Immigration Attorneys
Deportation And Removal Defense
Can I reenter the US after a deportation order?
A deportation order is a serious matter, but it doesn’t always mean you can never return to the US. The government may allow you to appeal the order with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) within a specific timeframe. Should the BIA uphold the order, you may have...
3 steps in the deportation process
Deportation is the legal process of removing a non-citizen of the United States to his or her country of origin. Grounds for deportation include violations of criminal laws or immigration laws. Nevertheless, there is a legal process that has to take place before the...
3 missteps that could jeopardize your green card
When you were born in another nation but wish to live in Georgia or another part of the United States on a permanent basis, part of the process involves securing a green card, which grants you lawful permanent resident status. However, certain actions have the...
What should you do if faced with deportation?
People come to America with so many hopes and dreams for their families. That is why deportation is such an intimidating prospect for immigrants, especially those invested in abiding by the laws and rules of the immigration process. Deportation does not only result...
Are you in danger of removal from the US?
Deportation is the movement of someone out of the US by authorities. The legal term is removal. There are several grounds for removal from the US if you are an immigrant. Besides non-documented immigration removal, you must also be aware of contract breaches and...
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...
Can your credit history affect your immigration status?
A new U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service rule went into effect on Oct. 15, 2019, that could negatively impact your immigration status. The Hill reports that, in an alleged attempt to deport immigrants who pose a potential “public charge” risk to the U.S., the...
Drug violations may trigger detention, deportation
When you live in Georgia or another part of the United States but are not yet a citizen, you must work hard at staying on the right side of the law so not to jeopardize your ability to stay here. When you are not a U.S. citizen, any drug violation has the potential to...
Future of DACA remains uncertain
Since the 2016 presidential election, non-U.S. citizens living in the United States have watched as many changes relating to immigration have been announced, implemented or attempted by the new administration. Many of these people have relatives who are U.S. citizens...