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...
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...
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...
What if you cannot make it to your asylum interview?
After you apply for asylum, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will ask you to appear for an interview. In most cases, you should do your best to arrive at your interview on the scheduled date. However, there are circumstances where you may have to...
Do you qualify for adjustment of status?
People who are already in the United States often return to their home country to apply for their Green Card through a United States Consulate. However, another option is available to some people: applying for an adjustment of status while on U.S. soil. Who qualifies...
What is conditional permanent residence?
The concept of conditional permanent residency may seem like an oxymoron, but it is indeed possible to become a temporary “permanent” foreign resident of the United States. Not all green cards start out conditionally, but some do. Essentially, if you have your green...
What are the permanent employment visa categories?
If you want to move to the U.S. based on employment, you may consider a permanent worker visa. If you have the job skills, work experience or other qualifications to work in the U.S., you could qualify for a visa for yourself and your spouse and children. For...
What are the different types of student visas?
There are several different types of visas that authorize students to live in the United States. While each visa authorizes a person to stay in the country for the purpose of attending an educational institution or pursuing vocational training, they have some...
How do you complete a successful visa interview?
As an immigrant intending to settle in Georgia, you will need a visa. Without a visa, you cannot legally work or live in the United States for a long period of time. Going through the visa process often feels daunting and frightening. This is particularly true for the...
