Immigration Posts
Posted: March 1, 2010 in Immigration
Want to know how your immigration application is coming along? Now it’s easier than ever to check your immigration application status.
Last fall, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services redesigned their difficult-to-navigate website to make it easier for people to use. USCIS also changed the way applicants can access their immigration application status online.
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Posted: February 26, 2010 in Immigration
For immigrants thinking about serving in the US military, the military citizenship path seems hard to pass up.
Becoming a US citizen is a process that takes years and costs thousands of dollars in fees. But United States Citizenship and Immigration Services recognizes the many sacrifices that members of the military make on behalf of the US. For this reason, the path to citizenship for military personnel is simple and expedited.
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Posted: February 24, 2010 in Immigration
The degree you earned can have an effect on your employment-based green card process.
In an era when three-year bachelor’s degrees are becoming fairly normal in the US, it is difficult to understand why USCIS is being so stringent on the policy that specifically requires an immigrant to earn a four-year degree to be eligible for a green card.
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Posted: February 22, 2010 in Immigration
If you have urgent needs or questions regarding your pending immigration case, you might need an appointment with an immigration officer. But to get an appointment, all you need to do is use InfoPass!
InfoPass is a scheduling system provided by USCIS that lets you make an appointment to talk to an immigration officer.
Read More of 7 Steps to an Immigration Appointment with InfoPass Here
Posted: February 17, 2010 in Immigration
E-Verify, an online-based system that allows an employer to determine a potential worker’s employment eligibility, is gaining in popularity across the United States.
But as E-Verify becomes more widely used, many are wondering if employment eligibility verification could hurt US workers and the economy rather than help it.
Read More of More US Employers Are Using E-Verify Here
Posted: February, 2010 in Immigration
The US citizenship test was redesigned to include more information about US civics and history. The test is considered by many to be more difficult than the previous citizenship test.
If you’re preparing for the test, thinking about taking it in the future or just plain curious about the changes, this information will get you started.
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Posted: February, 2010 in Immigration
Undocumented students who have their sights set on higher education often face many obstacles.
Since a lack of financial assistance is often the biggest problem, several US states are making it easier for undocumented students by letting them qualify for in-state tuition rates.
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Posted: February, 2010 in Immigration
The majority of green cards that people receive are family-based or employment-based. Despite how common it is, getting an employment-based green card is a long and complex process.
This brief overview of the process should answer some of the most basic questions about employment-based green cards.
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Posted: February, 2010 in Immigration
In mid-January, the US Department of Homeland Security implemented the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or ESTA.
The US government hopes that, by using ESTA to register before their international flights, any travelers who might pose security risks would be flagged well before they board their planes.
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Posted: February, 2010 in Immigration
After more than three decades of steady increases, data reveals that the number of immigrants coming to the US has decreased, likely due to the economy.
Despite the possible margin of error, the survey numbers still indicate a dramatic change in immigration levels.
Read More of US Economy Affects Immigrants Here
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