Immigration law determines whether a person is an alien, the rights, duties, and obligations associated with being an alien in the United States, and how aliens gain residence or citizenship within the United States. It also provides the means by which certain aliens can become legally naturalized citizens with full rights of citizenship. Immigration law serves as a gatekeeper for the border of the nation, determining who may enter, how long they may stay, and when they must leave. Immigration lawyers represent persons seeking temporary and permanent residency (green cards) status in the U.S., those interested in obtaining U.S. citizenship through a process called naturalization, and clients facing deportation and removal. Immigration attorneys may also represent businesses seeking to secure temporary visa status for foreign employees.
Hampton is a city in western Henry County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,857. Census Estimates for 2005 show a population of 4,743. The Atlanta Motor Speedway and the Tara Field airport 4A7 are located 3 miles or 5 km west of Hampton. A major air traffic control center which also covers the south east United States is also located in Hampton. It was once known as Bear Creek or Bear Creek Station, named for a creek that runs through the area. The town was moved and renamed when the Railroad was built approx. 1 mile to the east. Named for Brig. General Wade Hampton an American soldier in Revolutionary War and War of 1812.