Securing a job while studying is a great way to earn some pocket money, gain experience or save up funds for tuition. It's also a chance to learn practical life skills while making connections. However, strict immigration laws also mean that there are few employment...
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The R-2 visa: Key points for family immigration
As a religious worker, it is allowable to work under a religious organization in the U.S. through an R-1 visa. With all the opportunities the country has to offer, you may find a need for your family to join in. Fortunately, the R-2 visa provides an avenue for your...
What is a specialty occupation?
Working in the United States can give you opportunities to advance in your career, expand your network and live in the land of the free. One of the employment visas that can open those doors for you is the H-1B visa. One of its key requirements, however, is that...
5 common mistakes that lead to a visa denial
A visa denial, after months of preparation, would be extremely upsetting. You will have to cancel your plans, accept your losses and miss out on exciting new opportunities. However, in many cases, people receive a visa denial because of a mistake they made in the...
What are the immigration statuses in the U.S.?
The state of Atlanta established the Division of Immigrant Affairs to promote a diverse and inclusive community. Foreign nationals have access to more employment and housing opportunities, albeit these would still depend on their immigration status. It is important to...
The attorney-client relationship during visa applications
Applying for a visa to the United States is a complex process for people of many nationalities. Attorneys often provide support and guidance from the preparation stage through to the end of a client's immigration journey. Support and guidance are typically most...
What happens if you lose your job on a work visa?
Layoffs are stressful for most employees but for employees whose legal presence in the United States depends on their employment, they can be life-changing. However, there are steps you can take to maintain your immigration status. If you are currently in the United...
What qualifications are needed for a student visa?
Many prospective students want to travel abroad and study in America. In order to do so, all prospective students must apply for a student visa. There are two classes to choose from: F-1 and M-1. The former applies to traditional universities, with the latter applying...
What are the 2 types of family-based immigrant visas?
As someone who lives in Georgia as either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident, you may wish to bring a loved one who lives in another country to the United States to live with you. Your loved one needs to get an immigrant visa before he or she may do so, and...
Does your situation make you eligible for a fiancé visa?
As a Georgia resident who is in a romantic relationship with someone born in another nation, you may wish to bring your fiancé to the United States so that the two of you may marry and start your lives together. The first step in doing so involves securing a K-1...