In the United States, permanent residents and naturalized citizens have similar rights in so far as being able to legally live and work in the country. There are also some similarities with regard to being able to sponsor foreign relatives for immigration purposes, but that is pretty much where the similarities end. Immigrants who hold …Read More
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10 Historic Facts About U.S. Immigration
The United States of America is a nation of immigrants, for immigrants. Following are 10 historic facts about the transformation of this country. 1. The first immigrants were not European settlers seeking religious freedom. Indigenous people are believed to have crossed the Bering Strait ice bridge more than 12,000 years ago. 2. Immigration law dates …Read More
Is It Easier for Certain Nationalities to Immigrate Into the U.S.?
Prior to the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, certain nationalities and ethnic groups enjoyed preferences related to admission and the process of establishing legal residence in the United States. The old immigrant quota system was prejudiced and easily corruptible. The visa system, on the other hand, was designed as part of the Great Society …Read More
What Types of Visas Are Available to Visitors to the U.S.?
In the United States, the two government entities in charge of visa issuance and administration are the State Department as well as Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). There are two main visa categories: immigrant and nonimmigrant. Foreigners who wish to visit the United States are given non-immigrant visas that identify them as visitors. These visas …Read More
What to Do When Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status is Denied
Of all the immigrant visa programs offered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the marriage-based path to residency is one of the most flexible. However, this does not provide any assurance that an application will not be denied. Denials of marriage-based visas and requests of adjustment of status are neither routine nor …Read More
Learn About the H-1B Visa Requirements
The H-1B visa is a special kind of program that straddles the line between temporary and permanent immigration to the United States. Technically, the H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant program that fulfills an important economic purpose. However, immigration officials know that H-1B visa recipients often consider making the U.S. a more permanent home. The most …Read More
What Happens After an Immigration Interview
According to San Diego immigration attorneys, to receive some of the benefits offered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or the Department of State (DOS), you will need to be interviewed by a case evaluator. If you are applying for a visa issued at a consular office abroad, there is a strong …Read More
DUI Convictions and Immigration Status
Over the last few decades, the issue of DUI enforcement has affected various spheres of American society, including the immigration process. With regard to immigration, three potentially negative outcomes may arise: – Inadmissibility – Deportation – Disqualification from naturalization The problem with DUI convictions is that most states classify them as a criminal offense. Despite …Read More
Understanding the 30/60/90 Rule in Marriage-Based Immigration
Successful immigration to the United States depends on two major factors: compliance and intent. The compliance factor consists of doing things exactly as U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services stipulate, which means navigating a complex and bureaucratic path to legal residency. The intent factor largely consists of overcoming suspicions, particularly when it comes to marriage-based visas. …Read More
Top 6 Reasons Visas Get Denied
According to a 2013 report issued by the travel section of the Department of State, the rejection rate of B-visas, which are of a non-immigrant category, was higher than 60 percent for countries such as Afghanistan and Cuba. You may think that such visa refusal rates are related to conflict between the U.S. and those …Read More
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