Immigration Posts
Posted: April 19, 2012 in Immigration
With the 2012 presidential election just a little more than six months away, immigration issues are far from forgotten. But where do the current candidates stand on immigration?
Although Democrats and Republicans agree that reform is needed in the immigration system, the candidates diverge on whether to offer illegal immigrants a path to citizenship or deportation.
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Posted: April, 2012 in Immigration
USCIS recently proposed a rule to allow for certain immigrant relatives of US citizens to apply for a provisional waiver that would cut the time they are separated from their families while their visas are processed overseas.
Currently, these immigrants must wait until they have departed the US to apply for a waiver of their ban of re-entry.
Read More of USCIS Proposes New Immigration Waiver Here
Posted: March, 2012 in Immigration
Assembling and submitting an immigration application to US Citizenship & Immigration Services is a detailed process.
Here are some tips to help you save time and make sure your immigration application is complete and properly submitted.
Read More of How to Submit Your Immigration Application to USCIS Here
Posted: March, 2012 in Immigration
Green cards and visas are both government-issued documents for immigrants, but they bestow very different rights and privileges in the US.
The critical difference is that a green card allows the holder to remain and work in the US indefinitely, while the visa is reserved for a temporary stay.
Read More of What Is the Difference Between a Green Card and a Visa? Here
Posted: March, 2012 in Immigration
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services earlier this year announced plans to reach out to the Chinese immigrant community.
The plan includes a series of national public engagements in Chinese called Jiao Liu, or “engagement.”
Read More of USCIS Launches Chinese-Language Immigration Series Here
Posted: March, 2012 in Immigration
Are you about to overstay your visa?
Overstaying your visa by failing to extend your stay or failing to leave the US by the right date will cause you to be out of status. This may result in being ineligible for a visa in the future.
Read More of What Could Happen if You Overstay Your Visa Here
Posted: March, 2012 in Immigration
Visitor visas allow foreign nationals to travel to the US for business or pleasure — and sometimes both. Visitor visas include the B-1, the B-2 and the combination B-1/B-2.
We break down the differences to help you determine which to apply for — if you need to apply at all!
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Posted: March, 2012 in Immigration
It’s no wonder that many immigrants to the US strive to obtain a green card. After all, a green card entitles the holder to live and work in the US permanently — and to eventually apply for citizenship if other requirements are met.
Here we’ve compiled a breakdown of the different types of green cards and the different channels in which immigrants can obtain one.
Read More of How to Get a US Green Card Here
Posted: February, 2012 in Immigration
US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that E-Verify Self Check is now available in all 50 states, Washington, DC, Guam, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
The program is available in both English and Spanish.
Read More of USCIS Expands E-Verify Self Check to All 50 States Here
Posted: February, 2012 in Immigration
Many people refer to the process of becoming a US permanent resident as “getting a green card.”
A green card, however, is actually an immigration document that authorizes the holder to live and work in the US on a permanent basis. Along with it comes many rights and responsibilities.
Read More of What to Know About Holding a Green Card Here
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