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What is the Denaturalization Process?
In the United States, denaturalization is the official process of revoking the citizenship of a foreign-born individual. In 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it was going to start prioritizing denaturalization cases moving forward. It is now working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other agencies to identify those… Read More »
How Much Does Consular Processing Cost?
If you wish to apply for a green card and you are not currently located in the United States, you will likely have to go through consular processing in order to obtain it. This requires you to work with an overseas U.S. consulate to receive your immigrant visa before you receive your green card…. Read More »
Are There Defenses Immigrants Can Use to Avoid Deportation After Being Accused of a Crime?
There are many reasons why immigrants are deported from the United States. One of these is when a person is convicted of committing certain crimes while they were in the country. Not all crimes qualify a person for deportation but when a person is charged with a deportable offense, it can have grave consequences… Read More »
Three Things to Know About Form I-485
Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, provides a legal pathway for you to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States. If you are already in the country on a non-immigrant visa and are considering permanent residency, Form I-485 is where the green card process starts. By filing this… Read More »
What is an I-601 Waiver?
If you are applying for a green card but have encountered problems that would typically prevent you from entering or remaining in the U.S., you may be able to apply for an I-601 waiver. Form I-601 covers many possible issues including certain criminal records, specific health conditions, unlawful presence, and previous visa violations. Approval… Read More »
Common Reasons for Green Card Denials
Applying for a green card is often the first step for immigrants who want to realize the American dream. Being denied a green card, however, can make you feel discouraged, hopeless, and as though that dream is further out of reach than ever. Below, our Atlanta immigration lawyer outlines some of the most common… Read More »
Your Options After a K-1 Visa Denial
K-1 visas are non-immigrant visas that allow foreign fiancées of American citizens to enter the United States with the intention of marriage. Applying for a K-1 visa is very exciting, as it brings about thoughts of reuniting with your loved one and starting your life together. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for these applications… Read More »
How Does Consular Processing Work?
If you do not live within the United States and wish to become a lawful permanent resident, you may have to obtain a green card through consular processing. Through this process, you can complete your immigration journey through a U.S. embassy or consulate in your home country without first traveling to the U.S. You… Read More »
FAQs About Third Country Removals
Third country removals have made many headlines recently and have left many people wondering what they are, if they are legal, and with many questions. This process sends individuals the U.S. government wants to remove from America to a country other than the person’s home. A third party removal can move someone to a… Read More »
Understanding Denaturalization
Denaturalization is a process that involves the United States federal government revoking someone’s citizenship after they have become a citizen of the country through the naturalization process. Denaturalization strips a foreign national of their citizenship, and the rights that go along with it, entirely. This often exposes them to removal from the U.S. Denaturalization… Read More »