The opportunity to become an American citizen is the highest benefit offered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. For many foreigners, naturalization is their ultimate American dream come true, but for a few others, it can turn into a nightmare. In recent months, immigration enforcement agents and the Justice Department have been empowered …Read More
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How Frequently Can a Foreigner Visit the U.S.?
According to statistics compiled by the World Tourism Organization, France is the country that gets the most annual visits, and this is probably because the magic of Paris is irresistible to international visitors. There was a time when the United States used to attract even more tourists than France, and the last time that happened …Read More
Can I Change My Name When I Apply to Be a U.S. Citizen?
Many immigrants decide to change their names upon becoming naturalized citizens of the United States. The reasons for doing so are numerous: in many cases, traditional names in other languages don’t always translate well into English, or perhaps a Latin American woman has decided to follow common law and take her husband’s name. It so …Read More
How to Read the Monthly Visa Bulletin Published by the USCIS
Outside of visas intended for tourism, the numbers of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas issued by the United States Department of State are numerically limited. Federal law directs this agency to work with the Department of Homeland Security to calculate the maximum number of visas, and the per-country limits established by this calculation are based on …Read More
6 Facts You Should Know About Immigration in the US [Infographic]
Immigrants to America come from many different countries and backgrounds, and their impact on our country is both positive and significant. The trusted San Diego immigration lawyers at KS Visa Law have put together a quick infographic explaining some important facts about those who immigrate to the United States. If you’re in need of additional …Read More
Steps to Becoming a U.S. Citizen Through Marriage
Of all the various ways immigrants can become legal residents and naturalized citizens of the United States, marrying an American citizen or a permanent legal resident is often considered to be the most straightforward. The best-case scenario involves an American citizen who meets his or her future spouse abroad and gets married in the U.S. …Read More
How Is the U.S. Government Shutdown Affecting Immigration Services?
When the people of the United States celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 21st, the partial shutdown of government services had entered its fifth week. Thanks to a private donation from Delta Air Lines, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta had enough operating funds to open on the holiday, …Read More
Major Amendments Proposed for Regulations Governing H-1B Visas
Amidst all the bad news related to U.S. immigration policy under the administration of President Donald Trump, a glimmer of hope is emerging regarding the H-1B visa program, which benefits skilled foreign workers and American employers. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced its intention to overhaul the H-1B visa program through a series …Read More
4 Frequently Used Scams Targeting Immigrants
In November 2018, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the resolution of criminal charges filed against a South Carolina woman for defrauding dozens of foreigners who had experienced difficulty obtaining legal immigration status. According to the press release issued by DHS, the 43-year-old woman had promised her victims that she had the …Read More
5 Positive Aspects of Family-Based Immigration
Even though some forms of family-based immigration have existed in the United States since colonial times, the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Act in 1965 has provided an organized and comprehensive path to residency and naturalization for relatives of foreigners who have established legal ties to the country. Up to 480,000 visas are granted …Read More
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