The Green Card lottery, also referred to as the Diversity Visa Lottery, begins October 2, 2008 and runs through December 1 of the same year. Lottery winners are usually notified by the U.S. Department of State between May and July of the following year.
Continue reading …Foreign nationals who wish to visit the United States for leisure or tourism are normally eligible to receive a B-2 Tourist Visas. B-2 Tourist Visas are “visitor visas” required for citizens of countries that are not included in the Visa Waiver Program. However, even citizens of countries included in the Visa Waiver Program are required [...]
Continue reading …Foreigners working for a foreign entity are allowed to visit the United States on a B-1 Business Visitor Visa. B1 Business Visas are more advantageous than visa waivers for various reasons depending on the circumstances, such as for visa extensions.
Continue reading …By Lioda Nicolas Lewis, Ilona M. Bray Another Nolo series, this book is great value for money as it provides you with a clear and short information on how to obtain your green card. Nolo is a trustworthy brand and they update their information every year. For up to date changes, you can visit their [...]
Continue reading …A K-1 Fiance visa is a non-immigrant visa issued to prospective husbands or wives to the U.S. with the intention of marrying them within the statutory time period of 90 days from entry. A non-immigrant is a foreign national seeking to temporarily enter the United States for a specific purpose. A fiancé(e) may not obtain an [...]
Continue reading …The AP reported this latest immigration law that may affect young, female immigrants applying for their green card. In short, female aliens applying for lawful permanent residence must now get shot to prevent cervical cancer, a vaccination that is not required by US Citizen females in the same age group.
Continue reading …By Ilona M. Bray Ready to move to the USA? Here’s the insider’s guide you need! U.S. Immigration Made Easy covers every possible way to legally enter and live in the United States. The author explains how the immigration system really works, showing you how to qualify for: work visas student visas refugee status [...]
Continue reading …The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides for the issuance of an immigrant visa to the spouse of a United States Citizen (USC) after a petition for that specific benefit, filed by the USC petitioner has been approved by the USCIS office or Regional Service Center. In order for such a petition to be approved, [...]
Continue reading …This advisory has a selection of questions and answers pertinent to the Repatriation Act that the United States signed with Vietnam. Please note that while in its current version it only covers immigrants who entered the US on or after July 12, 1995, the Act does allow the parties to supplement and modify as needed. [...]
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