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Nov 25, 2011
Have you ever considered that the United States of America’s (U.S.) most famous icon is an immigrant? That’s right. The Statue of Liberty was “born” in France and brought to the U.S. by ship. The quintessential symbol of American liberty and freedom, Lady Liberty herself, is an “immigrant”.
Have you ever considered that the United States of America’s (U.S.) most famous icon is an immigrant? That’s right. The Statue of Liberty was “born” in France and brought to the U.S. by ship. The quintessential symbol of American liberty and freedom, Lady Liberty herself, is an “immigrant”.
Nov 17, 2011
In the ideal situation, an alien who enters the United States and becomes eligible for lawful permanent residence can get their green card through adjustment of status and not have to leave the United States to complete the process. However, situations are not always ideal. The type of visa one uses to enter the United States (or the lack of visa) may limit or preclude adjustment of status.
In the ideal situation, an alien who enters the United States and becomes eligible for lawful permanent residence can get their green card through adjustment of status and not have to leave the United States to complete the process. However, situations are not always ideal. The type of visa one uses to enter the United States (or the lack of visa) may limit or preclude adjustment of status.
Oct 19, 2011
The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) grants conditional permanent resident status to spouses of U.S. citizens who have been married for less than two years on the date the application for adjustment of status is approved, or in consular process cases, the date the spouse is admitted to the U.S. with an immigrant visa.
The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) grants conditional permanent resident status to spouses of U.S. citizens who have been married for less than two years on the date the application for adjustment of status is approved, or in consular process cases, the date the spouse is admitted to the U.S. with an immigrant visa.
Oct 15, 2011
In Federiso v. Holder, a case decided on May 19, 2010, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals held that “an individual whose mother is a United States citizen continues to be the son ... of a citizen of the United States as set forth at [INA Section 237(a)(1)(H)] after his mother’s death.”
In Federiso v. Holder, a case decided on May 19, 2010, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals held that “an individual whose mother is a United States citizen continues to be the son ... of a citizen of the United States as set forth at [INA Section 237(a)(1)(H)] after his mother’s death.”
Aug 8, 2011
The most common way to be granted permanent resident status (“green card”) in the U.S. is through a petition filed by a spouse or parent. However, the process of obtaining a green card may take several years after the petition has been filed.
The most common way to be granted permanent resident status (“green card”) in the U.S. is through a petition filed by a spouse or parent. However, the process of obtaining a green card may take several years after the petition has been filed.
Jun 26, 2011
On July 19, 2009, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California named Reeves & Associates (R&A) the class counsel for all children and families affected by the government’s restrictive interpretation of the Child Status Protection Act.
On July 19, 2009, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California named Reeves & Associates (R&A) the class counsel for all children and families affected by the government’s restrictive interpretation of the Child Status Protection Act.
Jun 9, 2011
The Embassy’s interpretation of this law and the holding in Pazcoquin vs. Radcliffe (2002) resulted in a lifetime ban for visa applicants for simply admitting to experimentation with drugs, many times even as a minor.
The Embassy’s interpretation of this law and the holding in Pazcoquin vs. Radcliffe (2002) resulted in a lifetime ban for visa applicants for simply admitting to experimentation with drugs, many times even as a minor.
Jun 5, 2011
It’s ironic! People can be so desperate to come to the United States that they commit acts that are completely out of character. They use someone else’s name. They misrepresent their marital status. Sometimes, they pay huge amounts of money to get across the border with false documentation or without documentation.
It’s ironic! People can be so desperate to come to the United States that they commit acts that are completely out of character. They use someone else’s name. They misrepresent their marital status. Sometimes, they pay huge amounts of money to get across the border with false documentation or without documentation.
May 29, 2011
President Obama spoke out several times over the past two weeks about immigration reform. Most recently while in Miami, on April 29, he renewed his call for immigration action.
President Obama spoke out several times over the past two weeks about immigration reform. Most recently while in Miami, on April 29, he renewed his call for immigration action.
May 4, 2011
Most nonresident aliens desiring to visit the United States on a temporary basis for business or pleasure must first obtain a “B1” or “B2” visa from the U.S. Embassy in the alien’s country of origin.
Most nonresident aliens desiring to visit the United States on a temporary basis for business or pleasure must first obtain a “B1” or “B2” visa from the U.S. Embassy in the alien’s country of origin.
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