Thomaston, GA Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

Thoroughly understanding immigration options certainly can be complex. Generally, OPT is a nonimmigrant status by which a student can obtain temporary practical training; an H1B visa is another type of employer-specific nonimmigrant visa that authorizes certain professionals to remain in and work in the U.S. An Adjustment of Status application - the process by which an applicant seeks to become a Lawful Permanent Resident (get a "Green Card") - enables an applicant to live in the U.S. permanently, to work with any employer, in some to circumstances sponsor other family members to get immigration benefits, and to be on a pathway to becoming eligible to apply to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. Each of these options has different requirements and considerations. It would be wise for you to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all the relevant information about you, your professional skills and job, your goals, etc., would be able to advise you about immigration-related eligibilities, options and strategies.

Giving birth to children in the U.S. does not create eligibility for immigration benefits, although generally when a U.S. citizen child reaches age 21 he/she will be able to sponsor a parent in an application to become a Permanent Resident. It would be wise to explore other potential avenues for the parent to seek immigration benefits.

If you have a valid EAD, you are legal for immigration purposes and eligible to be paid. Your employer is allowed to pay you without the Social Security card, and he would generally work it out with his accounting firm or financial department to execute the correct paperwork to satisfy the taxing agencies.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.