Judith Delus | Atlanta Famiy Law, Immigration, Lawyer

Judith Delus Montgomery is a Caribbean-American Attorney who was born in the Bahamas and migrated to the United States at the age of 4. Judith grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida, and is first-generation American raised by Haitian Immigrant Parents. Judith has always had a desire to protect everyday citizens and ensure that their voices are heard. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Education from Florida State University on a full academic scholarship. Judith then attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School at Western Michigan University on a partial academic scholarship. She went on to complete her law school externship at the 13th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office in Tampa, Florida.

Judith next went to work as a prosecutor for the 15th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office in West Palm Beach, Florida, where she honed her trial skills. Judith relocated to Atlanta, Georgia after accepting an offer with the Georgia Department of Labor where she served as an Administrative Law Judge.

Today, Judith practices in the areas of family law and immigration and frequently teaches continued learning education courses throughout the State of Georgia on family and immigration law. Judith a published author, completing her first book, “Divorce with Kids, A practical guide: Achieving the Best Outcome for You and Your Children.” Judith is also very active in the Atlanta Metro Area and dedicates her spare time to charities that help victims of domestic violence, children’s rights, and animal rights.
 
Our multifaceted law firm is here to assist by providing a wide range of legal services at affordable prices that won't break the bank. To speak with a knowledgeable member of our team, simply contact us at (678) 601-5580 or email us at Lawoffice@JudithDelusPA.com for a free consultation.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Attorney	Atlanta Family & Immigration Law	Atlanta, GA	Present
Administrative Hearing Officer	Georgia Department of Labor	Atlanta, GA	2010-2011
Prosecutor	15th Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office	West Palm Beach, FL	9/2008-9/2009

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Thomas M. Cooley Law School	J.D.	Law School	2009
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School	JD	Law	2009
Florida State University	Bachelors	Political Science/Education	2003

State / Court
Georgia State Bar

• American Immigration Council | Member | 2014 - Present
  Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | New Lawyer Division | Member | 2014 - Present
  State Bar of Georgia | Family Law Section | Attorney Member | 2013 - Present
  Atlanta Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present
  Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys | Chair Woman to Woman Initiative | 2012 - Present
  State Bar of Georgia | Young Lawyers Division | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present
  Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys | Co-chair | 2012 - 2014

• 40 Under 40 Top Lawyer Recipient | The National Black Lawyers | 2016
  

• James v. Kassap
  Settled out court.

• Harris v. Burden
  My client successful in their suit!

• Under current law, around 1 million people get green cards granting permanent U.S. residence each year. That would rise to between 1.5 million to 1.7 million annually under the Senate bill within about five years of enactment. That means a lot more legally authorized workers in the workforce.  This includes more than twice as many visas for high-skilled workers, a new visa for lower-skilled workers that could go up to 220,000 a year, and more visas for agricultural workers. There are also tens of thousands of new work visas set aside for people from Ireland, South Korea, African and Caribbean countries, and elsewhere that got special deals in the bill. On the other side, the flow of illegal immigration into the country would decrease by one-third or one-half compared with current law.
  
  This will mean fewer resources will be used to keep illegal immigrants out. However, does that now mean more will try to come over to the United States? Illegal immigration has already decreased since 2000 due to a combination of factors, including the economic downturn and greater security measures in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. Current studies cannot predict, but do not believe that there will be great significant change in numbers as most of the current numbers relate to illegal immigrants that are already living in the United States
  
  Registered Provisional Immigrant status does not offer Health Benefits to Immigrants
   
  The Social Security Administration expects that nearly three-fourths of the estimated 11.5 million people here will qualify for what is called Registered Provisional Immigrant, status, or RPI. A smaller number of agricultural workers would qualify for a separate program called the blue card. Neither program grants citizenship or permanent legal status, but they provide a pathway to both. Applicants would need to pay a fine, a fee, and pass a criminal background check to qualify for provisional status. The Senate bill also expressly blocks immigrants with temporary status from receiving any health insurance premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. However, individuals can use their own money to buy their insurance through the clearinghouses called exchanges. "If they are poor enough and meet other eligibility criteria, for example, if they are a child or a low-income parent, RPIs may be eligible for emergency Medicaid, as are unauthorized immigrants."
  
  “For children, women who are pregnant or have recently delivered, and medical emergencies, current law allows benefits for the undocumented and the Senate bill does not change that. Furthermore, any outstanding tax bills must be paid. This is to ensure that current limited resources are not drained by the influx of new legal immigrants. both Social Security and Medicare require that a person or their spouse pay into the system for 10 years before they can claim any benefits. This applies to everyone, native born or not. And both programs are available only to citizens or permanent residents.
  
  People with provisional status would have Social Security and Medicare taxes deducted from their paychecks but would be ineligible to use those programs for 10 years.
  

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