Perhaps you noticed a job opening in Atlanta that you feel well-qualified for. To work in the U.S., you must explore your options for employers willing to sponsor immigrants. Chron describes the steps company owners must complete when sponsoring immigrant employees....
What are your options when facing deportation?
If you or a family member has received a deportation notice, you may be dealing with overwhelming feelings of fear and hopelessness. However, while it is important to act quickly after receiving a notice of deportation, there may be steps that you can take to avoid...
How can refugee trauma affect children?
Making it to the U.S. can be a dream come true for a lot of refugee families. This is particularly true if you experienced persecution or other traumas in your home country. If you have children, you may need to pay extra attention to their emotional needs while...
What are the employment visa preference categories?
If you wish to come to the United States to work, you will need to secure a work visa. A regular visa does not provide you permission to get a job, so employers cannot legally hire you. The U.S. Department of State explains there are several categories of employment...
What types of persecution qualify a person for asylum?
To seek asylum in the United States, you need to show that returning to your home country would mean facing persecution or that you have already been subjected to persecution for valid reasons. According to Cornell Law School, valid reasons to seek asylum include that...
Family Preference Visas and the importance of the priority date
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...
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...
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...
