Recent Blog Posts
What to Expect During Removal Proceedings
You may have already spent several years in the United States establishing your life and planting roots here. Unfortunately, receiving a Notice to Appear can derail your plans and suddenly, your future may be very uncertain. You may receive a Notice to Appear from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Immigration… Read More »
What are Your Rights During Encounters with ICE?
Videos of confrontations between members of the public and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have flooded news reports and social media over the past several months. These confrontations have prompted confusion and sparked protest over the actions ICE is allowed to take in both private and public locations. So, are there limitations on… Read More »
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Green Card
Applying for a green card has always required impeccable attention to detail. In 2026, this has never been so important. The process involves specific documentation you must include, multiple forms to fill out, and strict deadlines. Making even the smallest mistake could result in your application being denied and force you to start over… Read More »
Immigration Enforcement FAQs
In the United States, immigration enforcement is primarily conducted by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP.) These agencies focus on apprehending non-citizens who have violated the immigration laws in the country and removing them. In recent months, there has been great confusion about the authority these officials have, the… Read More »
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 »