On behalf of Lee & Peynado Immigration Law Group | Feb 14, 2020 | Immigration Law
Whether you want to come to the United States to study or get job training, you will need to have a student visa before you enter the country. Applying for a visa can be confusing and time-consuming, so it is important to learn about your options early. The U.S....
On behalf of Lee & Peynado Immigration Law Group | Feb 5, 2020 | Immigration Law
Immigrants come to Georgia for employment purposes, to seek asylum and to work for a better life. With the election mere months away, President Trump has issued a ban on immigrants from six countries. This ban can affect those seeking asylum and companies looking to...
On behalf of Lee & Peynado Immigration Law Group | Jan 17, 2020 | Immigration Law
Employment immigration to the United States can start with a long paperwork process. Those who avoid it and work illegally are at risk of discovery and deportation. But those who have gone through the paperwork and are employed as legal immigrants can still be at risk...
On behalf of Lee & Peynado Immigration Law Group | Jan 6, 2020 | Immigration Law
Agriculture is one of the biggest industries for seasonal workers. During the growing seasoning, farmers in Georgia require a lot of extra help to ensure everything goes the way it should to grow crops or get animals to market. Farming is the backbone of the country,...
On behalf of Lee & Peynado Immigration Law Group | Jan 3, 2020 | Immigration Law
As an immigrant seeking asylum, you likely have many questions in mind. If you are an immigrant with a family to worry about, most of your questions will likely revolve around them. Today we will look at one of the most commonly-asked questions for refugees with...
On behalf of Lee & Peynado Immigration Law Group | Jan 2, 2020 | Immigration Law
One of the things that is very important to understand is that a person who has been in the United States unlawfully for more than a year may not qualify for asylum. However, they may qualify for asylum related applications, such as withholding of removal or relief...
On behalf of Lee & Peynado Immigration Law Group | Dec 14, 2019 | Immigration Law
If you are an immigrant in Georgia, you may wonder if you qualify for asylum here in the U.S. According to USA Today, you may be eligible for asylum if you cannot return to your home country for fear of persecution. If you could experience life-threatening...
On behalf of Lee & Peynado Immigration Law Group | Nov 6, 2019 | Immigration Law
The United States is filled with educated professionals who run essential industries that benefit the nation. Yet, there are some situations where companies want to hire or use the expertise of a professional who resides in another country. An H1B visa allows these...
On behalf of Lee & Peynado Immigration Law Group | Sep 26, 2019 | Immigration Law
In today’s political climate, immigration topics have been prevalent in the media in Georgia. One thing that has repeatedly been mentioned and changed is the temporary protected status (TPS) of some people living in the United States. For many, this is an entirely new...
On behalf of Lee & Peynado Immigration Law Group | Sep 26, 2019 | Immigration Law
For residents of Georgia who are looking for a way to become permanent citizens of the United States, the process can sometimes take years to finish. One way people become citizens is through the naturalization process, which was established in the Immigration and...
