Macon, GA Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

The USCIS's Atlanta Field Office generally does not provide an "oath ceremony letter" (scheduling the oath ceremony) at the time of an applicant's naturalization interview/examination, although last week it did so while it tried to schedule applicants for a date in the following week. If your interview was successful and your case is approved, then within about 2 - 4 week you may expect to receive an "oath ceremony letter" scheduling your oath ceremony at a date and time about 3 - 4 weeks later.

If your U.S. citizen spouse does not have sufficient documentable income to meet the requirements, then you may need a joint sponsor. The joint sponsor need not be a relative, but instead generally may be any U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident who has sufficient documentable income and who is willing to assume the responsibilities contemplated by the Affidavit of Support. Beyond being married to a U.S. citizen and having a joint sponsor, there are many other details that can determine eligibility for immigration benefits, and this is particularly true if you may have entered the U.S. unlawfully and without inspection. There really is no substitute for you and your wife to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information, could advise about eligibilities, options and strategies to attain your goals, and who then could offer legal representation in the often complex application process.

No, an adopted child is unable to apply for his biological parents following the adoption. Depending upon the circumstances, it may be wise for your biological parents to explore any other immigration-related eligibilities and options, such as through employment or investment in the U.S. Some immigration law firms, including mine, offer legal services on a "flat fee" basis so that a client will know the total expense from the very beginning, and a few immigration law firms, including mine, offer an initial consultation free of charge.