Recent Blog Posts
Can ICE Agents Enter Homes Without a Warrant?
In recent months, there have been increased reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials entering the homes of people without a valid warrant. Many people, particularly those in communities with large immigrant populations, have questioned the legality and validity of these encounters. There have been many protests throughout the country and some legal… Read More »
Factors that May Raise Suspicion Regarding Your Marriage-Based Immigration Application
If you are an American citizen engaged or married to a foreign national, you may want to sponsor them to enter the country so you can be reunited. Lawful permanent residents can also sponsor spouses, but they are not eligible to sponsor a fiancé. Although family-based immigration is one of the most common ways… Read More »
What Happens if You Overstay Your Visa?
There are many different types of visas that allow foreign nationals to enter the United States to live, work, or visit for an extended period of time as a tourist. Non-immigrant visas have an expiration date but what is even more important is the “Admit Until Date” on the Form I-94, or the date… Read More »
Options if Your K-1 Visa is Denied
In the United States, K-1 visas allow foreign nationals to enter the United States to marry an American citizen. The marriage must occur within 90 days of the foreign national arriving in the country. Once married, the foreign national can then apply for a green card to become a lawful permanent resident and eventually,… Read More »
What are the Different Types of Employment Visas in the U.S.?
Of all the different ways foreign nationals enter the United States, employment-based immigration is one of the most common. The U.S. has the largest economy in the world and this is sustained largely by immigrants. For foreign nationals who wish to work in the U.S., there are a number of options. Below, our Atlanta… Read More »
Three Common Mistakes Made in Family-Based Green Card Applications
If you are an American citizen or lawful permanent resident in the U.S. and want to keep your family together, applying for a family-based green card is an important step. When petitioning for a green card through family sponsorship, it is of the utmost importance that all information in your application is accurate. There… Read More »
Things to Know About Marriage-Based Green Cards
Marriage-based green cards are one of the most common ways for immigrants to obtain lawful permanent residency status in the United States. Although the concept sounds fairly straightforward, it involves a legal process that requires detailed documentation, multiple steps, and a high level of scrutiny to ensure that a relationship is valid under the… Read More »
How Does Cancellation of Removal Work?
If you or someone you love is in fear of being deported, it is natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what will happen next. Fortunately, in the United States there are options that can help you legally remain in the country. One of these is known as cancellation of removal. This legal process… Read More »
What are Immigration Bond Hearings?
When Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests someone you love, your life can suddenly feel uncertain and overwhelming. Families often have to scramble to find information, as they may not even know where their loved one is being held, if they have any rights, or what to do next. After an ICE arrest, one… Read More »
What to Do After Removal Proceedings are Terminated
As an immigrant, being placed in removal proceedings is one of the most stressful things you could face. You may lose your job and community connections, be separated from your family and ultimately, be deported from the United States. Having removal proceedings terminated can bring great relief, as it may allow you to remain… Read More »