When you head to America to study or train in a field of expertise, you will need to apply for and receive a student visa first. You have F-1 and M-1 visas to choose from, with F-1 visas applying toward those who wish to attend an American university and M-1 visas for...
What are the immigrant visa photo requirements?
Your visa application requires the right type of photo to accompany it. You could receive a denial if you do not meet the photo requirements. Knowing what your photo must look like is essential to submit a proper application. The U.S. Department of State explains you...
How to adapt to student life as an international student
Becoming a student in the United States can be one of the most exciting moments of your life. While it may seem overwhelming and challenging at first, once you understand the process, you may find that you will adapt quickly. How to become an international student To...
What is a U Visa and am I eligible?
There are a variety of visas that immigrants to the United States may apply for, depending on their situation and goals. The most well-known ones relate to certain types of work and marriage to a US citizen. However, there are other varieties of visas available to...
What is the difference between an appeal and a motion?
If you intend to immigrate to Georgia, you will need to submit an application. This process alone feels harrowing enough, but what happens if you face a denial? Is there any way for you to fight it? When the USCIS gives their decision, your letter should contain...
Employment under the F-1 student visa
The limitations on particular visas require careful awareness before acting outside of them. The risk of deportation or, in the case of student visas, the complete halt of a student's U.S. education is a high cost to pay. It is illegal for any employer to hire any...
Do you qualify for an employment-based green card?
If you intend to work in Georgia as an immigrant, you will need a green card. There are different types of green cards to use in different situations. You must qualify for the one you are applying for. If you are looking into work-based immigration, what then? You...
U.S. immigration agency wants to charge 10% more for visas
The Trump administration's hardline stance on immigration has dramatically reduced the number of people seeking permission to live and work in this country. As a result, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the federal agency that handles visa...
Does the H1-B work visa provide a grace period?
When the United States approved your H1-B work visa, it granted you permission to work for a single U.S. employer for up to six consecutive years. It did not, however, give you immunity to layoffs that are the result of cost cutting, mergers or acquisitions, and nor...
How Can Your Atlanta Immigration Attorney Streamline the Process of Getting a Visa?
Are you looking for a local Atlanta immigration attorney? And are you wondering how they might be able to help you during the long and complicated visa application process? If so, you’re in the right place. In the over twenty-five plus years we’ve been practicing...
