Immigration
What Does a Knoxville Immigration Lawyer Do, Exactly?
While it is possible to complete numerous immigration-related tasks on your own, working with an immigration attorney is highly recommended. Dealing with the federal government can be a pretty overwhelming experience, and our immigration laws are complex. The decision to work with an immigration attorney is one you will likely thank yourself for indefinitely. It…
Read MoreCan My Spouse Be Deported Even If We Are Married?
Perhaps you recently married someone who was born in another country or just celebrated your latest anniversary. If you are wondering whether your spouse can be removed, or deported, from the United States despite your marriage, the answer may be “yes.” There are several instances when a married foreign national is subject to deportation: You…
Read MoreImmigration Visa Waiver Considerations – Who is Eligible?
We understand the challenges of the past few years in obtaining any type of immigration visa, especially for applicants currently considered ineligible. There is hope, however. You or your loved one may be eligible for a waiver. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) determines what type of visa an immigrant can obtain to visit, work,…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know about the New Denaturalization Policy
The Justice Department last month created a new section to enforce President’s policy agenda. The Departments Civil Division will now include a Denaturalization Section specifically set up to remove American citizenship from certain designated individuals – specifically, war criminals, terrorists, sex offenders, and other fraudsters. However, this move by the department indicates that they are…
Read MoreMy Request for a Visa Was Denied. Now What?
The rules on obtaining a visa to stay in America are getting harder, but applicants should not give up hope. You may still get a second chance for your visa, depending on the reasons for the denial. Foreign citizens who wish to obtain an immigration visa to gain entry into the United States must be…
Read MoreNew Immigration Fee Schedules and Wait Times May Affect Many Tennessee Businesses
The Department of Homeland Security announced on November 14, 2019 that a new proposed rule will increase the fees that employers must pay for foreign workers to be eligible to work in the United states. The increased fees will apply even though the number of US job openings is more than the number of unemployed…
Read MoreWhat Happens if My Visa Expires Before My New One Comes Through?
Generally, people who seek an immigration visa do so to become a permanent resident. They normally are not allowed to enter the US at an approved entry port unless they have applied for a visa, their application has been approved, they have received the appropriate documents, and they have been admitted for entry. Once admitted,…
Read MoreThe Basics of Marriage and Lawful Permanent Residence Status
US citizens can sponsor certain family members to become lawful permanent residents in America if the relative is: A spouse A child under 21 years of age A parent of a US citizen American citizens can also arrange for a foreign national who wants to marry the American citizen to obtain a fiancé visa. If…
Read MoreHow Do You Come to the US Legally?
America is still the promised land for many people throughout the world. There are rules and procedures that must be followed to enter the country, let alone stay or become a permanent resident of the U.S. If your relatives, spouse, or friends want to come to the U.S. to visit, work, or live, they need…
Read MoreWhat Are E-Visas?
Are you an investor or treaty trader from a foreign country? If so, you can only come to the United States if you acquire an E-visa. (An E-visa is not short for “electronic visa,” by the way. It’s just the letter the US government uses to categorize these types of nonimmigrant visas.) The E is…
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