Comprehensive Legal Services for Residence Permits, Citizenship, and Immigration Disputes

Georgia's immigration law is a dynamic and complex field. Securing, maintaining, or changing legal status often involves bureaucratic hurdles, strict formal documentation requirements, and shifting administrative practices. Even a minor flaw in documentation can lead to a rejected application or significant delays.

L&L Consulting offers comprehensive immigration legal services to individuals, their family members, foreign investors, and companies employing expatriate staff. The expertise of our immigration lawyers and attorneys, combined with our effective communication with state agencies, ensures that your case is handled professionally, promptly, and with the highest chances of success.

The involvement of a qualified lawyer and attorney is especially crucial when dealing with investment residence permits, family reunification, appealing a rejected status, or maintaining the right to stay in Georgia under non-standard circumstances.

Our Core Immigration Services Include

Residence Permits in Georgia

We provide full legal support for obtaining all categories of residence permits, including Work (C), Investment, Real Estate, Study (A), Family Reunification (D), and Permanent (P) Residence Permits. Our lawyers analyze the specifics of your case, assess the chances of success, prepare the necessary documentation, and ensure the technically correct submission of the application to the Public Service Development Agency (PSDA).

Georgian Citizenship

We assist clients in managing the naturalization process (ordinary or simplified procedures), restoring citizenship, and representing them in matters of granting or retaining dual citizenship before the Administration of the President of Georgia. We evaluate the chances of success for each specific case and prepare well-founded applications along with the supporting documentation.

Administrative Disputes and Appeals

A denial of a residence permit or citizenship is not the final decision. Our licensed attorneys handle the appeal of refusals at the Public Service Hall and other administrative bodies, and protect clients' interests in court, including cases involving deportation, entry bans, and the revocation of residence permits. We prepare solid legal positions, administrative complaints, and lawsuits.

Visa and Additional Services

We provide legal consultations on Type D and C visas, conduct legal status audits for individuals and corporate employees, prepare official registration documentation for inviting foreign nationals, and assist companies in ensuring the legal employment and compliance of their foreign staff.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for a residence permit in Georgia?

Foreigners and stateless persons who meet the requirements of any legally defined grounds are eligible. These grounds include employment, real estate ownership, study, investment activities, family ties, or other legitimate reasons. Each category has its own specific requirements that must be carefully assessed for your individual case.

What are the common reasons for a residence permit refusal?

Common grounds for refusal include incomplete or inaccurate documentation, inability to prove sufficient financial support, failure to substantiate employment or investment activities, violation of previous residence status, and national or public security considerations. Refusals are frequently caused by formal defects that could have been avoided with a preliminary assessment by our lawyers.

Can a refusal for a residence permit be appealed?

Yes. Refusals for residence permits or citizenship are subject to both administrative and judicial appeals. The appeal deadlines are strictly defined by law, so the immediate involvement of an attorney after receiving a refusal is highly recommended to ensure your right to appeal is not lost.

What is the difference between a temporary and a permanent residence permit?

A temporary residence permit is issued for a specific period based on a particular ground (work, investment, study, etc.) and requires periodic renewal. A permanent residence permit (P Status) is not limited in time and is issued after a certain period of continuous legal residence or upon meeting other specific legal grounds. Permanent residence status grants the holder broader rights.

Can a foreign investor bring their family members to Georgia?

Yes. A foreign investor residing in Georgia, or a holder of a residence permit on other grounds, can bring family members, a spouse, minor children, and, under certain conditions, other close relatives based on a family reunification permit (Category D). This process requires separate documentation and the submission of an individual application for each family member.

Does Georgia recognize dual citizenship?

The issue of dual citizenship in Georgia is regulated by specific legislation. In certain cases, dual citizenship is permissible by the decision of the President of Georgia, especially when it concerns individuals with exceptional merit to Georgia or other legitimate state interests. The assessment of such cases relies on an individual legal analysis.

If you are planning to obtain a residence permit in Georgia, acquire citizenship, reunite your family, appeal a previously received refusal, or regularize the legal status of your company's employees, contact our immigration attorneys and lawyers for an initial legal assessment — We will study your circumstances, evaluate your chances of success, and propose a legal strategy tailored specifically to your case.