Greensboro NC Immigration and Naturalization Law Blog

North Carolina workers perform various duties each day that range from benign to extremely hazardous, depending upon the job. As in all other states, when a job-related accident occurs, workers who survive their injuries are typically entitled to file compensation claims for benefits. Under certain circumstances, however, a worker or the immediate family members of an employee who has not survived his or her injuries, determines a need to seek legal intervention in the matter.

An employer is obligated to maintain a safe environment for his or her employees in the workplace. This would include making sure that all equipment is up-to-date according to safety standards and regulations. An employer must also see to it that every worker has been properly trained and prepared for his or her position, especially when the use of heavy machinery will be involved on the job.

For various reasons, hundreds of thousands of people enter the United States from foreign lands in search of better lives, greater opportunity and the freedoms that Americans hold so dear. Immigrants who have lived in North Carolina for several years sometimes choose to seek adjustments of status by applying for green cards. Meanwhile, others decide to take steps toward becoming U.S. citizens.

The Quinn Law Firm understands the often-complicated aspects of the status adjustment process. If you want to become a permanent legal resident of the United States, but you have questions or concerns regarding how best to proceed to achieve your goals, you can contact our firm for guidance in the matter. Our attorney provides dedicated service based on experience and an understanding of immigration and naturalization law.

In North Carolina and throughout the nation, many thousands of people have emigrated from foreign lands. Many immigrants choose to seek U.S. citizenship once established in their new communities. An immigration advocate, who is also an elected alderman in his state, recently helped more than 100 people file applications to become U.S. citizens.

The advocate once worked as an aide for a U.S. Congressman. He stated that he learned a lot from his former employer with regard to immigration advocacy and wants immigrants to know that they can seek assistance in his office when they find themselves in need of help in applying for citizenship. He offered a public workshop on a recent Monday in order to help people file papers to become U.S. citizens, as well as assist those with other needs regarding their statuses. The congressman, whose immigration advocacy efforts have been featured in a nationally televised special, said that he urges all immigrants with permanent statuses to apply for citizenship.

Thousands of immigrants have taken up residence throughout the United States. Some choose to enter the process of becoming naturalized citizens. In an effort to raise public awareness and better connect immigrants with their surrounding communities, a city outside North Carolina has begun holding U.S. citizenship ceremonies outdoors so the public can participate.

A special initiatives manager of the town stated that she believes hosting these special ceremonies in open, public spaces inspires a powerful experience for many who have never witnessed such a thing. Approximately 20 immigrants were honored at a recent naturalization ceremony. Some of the countries represented there were Egypt, Brazil and Taiwan.