Immigration Laws in Atlanta

Immigration law governs the procedures that allow an individual to enter the United States including the following:

  • Who is and who is not eligible for entry into the U.S.
  • The rules that delineate how an immigrant can obtain citizenship
  • The rules for deporting foreign nationals found in violation of U.S. law

Our Atlanta immigration law attorney can assist foreign nationals in their efforts to visit or live in the U.S. for study, travel, or conducting business. We can also help businesses fulfill the necessary requirements for employment of foreign workers in permanent and temporary positions.

Immigration laws

Parties who wish to reside in the United States for any length of time must apply and be approved for an immigration visa before they travel to the United States. There are many different types of immigration visas available to those wishing to travel to the United States. Our Atlanta immigration lawyer can help you figure out the class of visa that applies to your situation.

Visa types

The most common types of U.S. immigrant status include the following:

  • Family-based immigration: U.S. citizens, naturalized or otherwise, can sponsor their spouses, children, parents, and siblings. Legal permanent residents are only allowed to sponsor spouses and children.
  • Employment-based immigration: Four classes of employment-based immigration exist:
    • Priority workers
    • Professionals
    • Skilled, professional, and other workers
    • Special immigrants

There area also many types of nonimmigrant visas available, including student visas, visitor visas, and temporary work visas.

United States immigration laws since 9/11

After 9/11, the Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) replaced the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Visa issuing procedures became more restrictive and visas and other entry documents began receiving more attention at our borders.
Since 9/11 the procedures to obtain student visas and employment–based visas have grown more complex. The pools of available visas in these categories have shrunk and the restrictions on them have grown. Even professionals with highly sought after skills have seen a change and many professionals are finding it hard to get into the county and difficult to stay in the country for as long as they formerly could.

Atlanta immigration service

Our Atlanta immigration law firm is available to guide you through the complex web of federal immigration laws in Atlanta. The Hendrix Law Firm, P.C. specializes in immigration law in Atlanta. Contact us today to discuss your questions and concerns concerning immigration in Atlanta, immigration laws in the United States, and all other immigration issues.