Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Her Brand is Crisis
Amna Shirazi helps victims of abuse seek refuge while promoting democracy abroad Published in 2023 Georgia Super Lawyers magazine By Andrew Engelson on February 6, 2023 In the late 1990s, working as a clerk for an immigration attorney, Amna Shirazi took the affidavits of Muslim women who’d suffered genital mutilation and were seeking asylum in the… Read More »
Risk Factors For Conditional Resident Status In The United States
Conditional resident status allows individuals to obtain a green card for two years, after which, a petition can be filed to have the conditions removed. When this happens the individual becomes a legal permanent resident. Conditional status is typically given to the children or spouses of a United States citizen. Though, only some conditional… Read More »
Does Every Country Have A United States Consulate?
A United States Green Card or a Permanent Resident Card is a sought-after identification card that many people worldwide seek to obtain. When granted their Green Card, people can live and work permanently throughout the country. Getting a Green Card can be challenging. For help working through the process, the Atlanta consular cases &… Read More »
How Long Must You Wait To Become A U.S. Citizen After Obtaining A Green Card?
If you are eager to get the job done of becoming an official United States citizen, this is understandable, and there are many out there with similar motivations and goals. Being a United States citizen comes with many benefits, especially if you come from another country that does not have all of the opportunities… Read More »
Why Do You Need A Police Certificate Of Clearance For A U.S. Green Card?
When applying for a Green Card in the United States, your background and history will be scrutinized. This includes if you have any blemishes on your record that indicate you were arrested or charged with a crime. If your background does show that you have evidence of criminal activity, this could hamper your attempts… Read More »
What Is The United States Title 42 Law?
Matters of immigration seem to always be present in some respect and some amount in the news. But lately, the issue of Title 42 has been widely reported everywhere. Suppose you were wondering what Title 42 is and what the commotion is all about. In that case, this article will provide some further clarification… Read More »
What Family Members Should Know About The U.S. Visa Bulletin
If you are keeping up with the latest United States Department of State’s Visa Bulletin, then you are not alone and in good company. You are likely interested in becoming a Green Card holder, so knowing about the Visa Bulletin is part of that process. Each month this notice is issued by the U.S…. Read More »
Help Is Available For Undocumented immigrants Who Are Victims Of Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is a widespread and tragic problem throughout the United States. As many as one in four women and one in ten men report that at some point in their life, they suffered harm as a result of a domestic abuse situation. While domestic abuse victims in the United States who are lawful… Read More »
Common Visas That Allow Foreign Persons To Work In The United States
There are many ways to legally enter and reside in the United States for work reasons. Work visas are considered to be temporary/non-immigrant visas that are sought by foreign workers looking to be in the United States for a limited or fixed amount of time. Sometimes, these visas are based upon employer petitions although… Read More »
287(g) Enforcement Update – 2022
The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRAIRA) contained Section 287(g) that encourages local and state immigration personnel to join with federal immigration officers to better enforce federal immigration laws. 287(g) allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enter into agreements with local and state authorities to deputize local law… Read More »