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Dec 27, 2013
The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh announces it schedule of Embassy-on-Wheels for next year.
The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh announces it schedule of Embassy-on-Wheels for next year.
Nov 3, 2013
An applicant for permanent resident status has the burden of proving that he is eligible to receive that precious green card. Actions that one has committed in the past, either in order to enter the United States, or unrelated to entry, can result in being inadmissible under the Immigration & Nationality Act.
An applicant for permanent resident status has the burden of proving that he is eligible to receive that precious green card. Actions that one has committed in the past, either in order to enter the United States, or unrelated to entry, can result in being inadmissible under the Immigration & Nationality Act.
Oct 27, 2013
Being unlawfully present in the United States is a frightening experience. It can also have serious, legal ramifications. However, there is relief for some of those consequences under certain conditions.
Being unlawfully present in the United States is a frightening experience. It can also have serious, legal ramifications. However, there is relief for some of those consequences under certain conditions.
Oct 12, 2013
Under United States immigration law, asylum provides protection for individuals who fear persecution in their home countries. Any person who has suffered persecution or has a well-founded fear of persecution in his home country based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion may seek protection through asylum in the United States.
Under United States immigration law, asylum provides protection for individuals who fear persecution in their home countries. Any person who has suffered persecution or has a well-founded fear of persecution in his home country based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion may seek protection through asylum in the United States.
Oct 8, 2013
Becoming an American citizen is the culmination of the American dream. A citizen can shape American politics through voting. Citizens have greater ability to convey immigration benefits to family members. In fact, in some circumstances, children automatically gain citizenship when their parent naturalizes.
Becoming an American citizen is the culmination of the American dream. A citizen can shape American politics through voting. Citizens have greater ability to convey immigration benefits to family members. In fact, in some circumstances, children automatically gain citizenship when their parent naturalizes.
Sep 22, 2013
The State Department had originally predicted that the F-2A visa category would remain current into the foreseeable future. But, it revised that prediction in September 2013 and said that it expected this visa category to begin to retrogress as early as October 2013.
The State Department had originally predicted that the F-2A visa category would remain current into the foreseeable future. But, it revised that prediction in September 2013 and said that it expected this visa category to begin to retrogress as early as October 2013.
Sep 8, 2013
Immigrating to the United States through financial investment can be a complex process, but the rewards can be significant. In 1990, the “EB-5” visa was created as a means to incentivize foreign entrepreneurs to invest in job-creating enterprises in the U.S.
Immigrating to the United States through financial investment can be a complex process, but the rewards can be significant. In 1990, the “EB-5” visa was created as a means to incentivize foreign entrepreneurs to invest in job-creating enterprises in the U.S.
Aug 25, 2013
U visas and, ultimately, green cards are available to persons who: have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of having been a victim of “qualifying criminal activity”; possess credible and reliable information establishing that she has knowledge of the details concerning the criminal activity; have been helpful, are being helpful, or are likely to be helpful to a certifying agency in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity; if the criminal activity occurred in the U.S.
U visas and, ultimately, green cards are available to persons who: have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of having been a victim of “qualifying criminal activity”; possess credible and reliable information establishing that she has knowledge of the details concerning the criminal activity; have been helpful, are being helpful, or are likely to be helpful to a certifying agency in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity; if the criminal activity occurred in the U.S.
Aug 20, 2013
By the latest estimate, approximately 11 million non-citizens are in the United States without status. They may have come in without papers or they may have stayed beyond the time allotted them. Many of these people have been ordered deported by an Immigration Judge but have failed to leave the country as required.
By the latest estimate, approximately 11 million non-citizens are in the United States without status. They may have come in without papers or they may have stayed beyond the time allotted them. Many of these people have been ordered deported by an Immigration Judge but have failed to leave the country as required.
Aug 18, 2013
Many people erroneously believe that because they are ineligible to enter the United States as an immigrant there is no way for them to enter the United States to work or be with their families.
Many people erroneously believe that because they are ineligible to enter the United States as an immigrant there is no way for them to enter the United States to work or be with their families.
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