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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Is It Possible to Return to the U.S. After Being Deported?
Foreigners who are deported from the United States can expect a complicated process if they decide they want to come back. The worst thing a deported immigrant can do is to seek illegal reentry, which in many cases is not necessary. In fact, many foreigners who believe they are not allowed to return to the …Read More
The Truth Behind 4 Immigration Myths
One of the most misunderstood topics of contention faced by modern society is immigration. Here are four myths surrounding immigration that San Diego immigration lawyers hope to dispel. 1. Immigrants Deplete Social Services This myth, which has been debunked multiple times in the United States, tends to stoke the fire of political division. Sociocultural studies …Read More
What Happens If Fraudulent Intent Is Discovered?
Case evaluators with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) tend to review all applications with a certain degree of suspicion and mistrust. Fraud, dual intent, willful misrepresentation, and preconceived intent are all concepts explained in the laws and rules that govern U.S. immigration. When USCIS evaluators believe they have run into a case tarnished …Read More
Social Media Could Determine Your Green Card Chances in the U.S.
In 2010, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) reported on an interesting Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request made to the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about its monitoring of social media accounts in relation to immigration petitions. According to the results of that above-mentioned FOIA request, DHS saw value in reviewing the social …Read More
What Are the Pros and Cons of Dual Citizenship
With dual citizenship or dual nationality, a person can be a citizen of two different countries at the same time. Although there are many benefits that people can gain from this often-coveted status, there are also a number of drawbacks that must be considered. Following is everything you need to know about this legal designation. …Read More
What You Need to Known If Your Business Is Subjected to an I-9 Audit
It has been three decades since the Immigration Reform and Control Act came into effect and made I-9 forms a legal business requirement for all employees in the United States. The I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form must be completed by all new hires, and they must be kept on file for at least three years …Read More
Immigration Filing Fees May Soon Increase in the U.S.
From now until July 5th, 2016, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will listen to comments from the public with regard to proposed increases in immigration filing fees. The DHS is seeking to raise the processing fees of various petitions and applications. For example, the popular H-1B visa that employers file on behalf …Read More
Exceptions to the 30/60/90 Rule
When entering the United States, non-immigrant foreign nationals should be cognizant of the 30/60/90 Day Rule that pertains to all applications submitted for a change of status shortly after arrival. This rule is based upon specific presumptions about whether a not a person has acted in bad faith. The general understanding is that a rapid …Read More
When Can Your Citizenship Be Revoked?
Unlike other countries, the United States only grants absolute and unconditional citizenship to individuals who have been born on American soil, which includes all states of the Union and its territories. This means that citizenship by naturalization can be taken away in some instances. The revocation of U.S. citizenship is not a common process. It …Read More
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