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Archive for the ‘US Immigration Process’ Category

Unlawful Presence Waiver not in Effect

Mon, May 7th, 08:00 AM

One of the hardest things about immigration process is that in some cases they unfortunately mean that families are separated. While family members are trying to get an immigrant visa to enter the US in order to live with relatives, for example, they cannot live in the US. Sometimes, the process can take many months [...]

Find Immigrant Self Help Resources Online

Mon, Nov 28th, 10:42 AM

Filling out US immigration petitions and applications usually requires some help. The various US immigration processes and forms can be quite complex, so most petitioners require some help. If you need help, you can contact the USCIS or make a USCIS appointment through InfoPass. However, there are also many online resources that can help you [...]

What to Do if a Visa Interview Goes Awry

Mon, Oct 31st, 12:44 PM

For many types of visas, including a K-1 fiancée visa, applicants must attend an interview with a consular official or other immigration official in order to be granted the visa. In many cases, this is not an issue because the interview goes smoothly. However, what happens if the interview goes awry? The first step to [...]

Immigration Marriage and the U.S. Military

Mon, Oct 3rd, 09:29 AM

Members of the US Armed Forces are often stationed overseas and travel the world extensively as part of their job. Since they meet people from all over the world, it is not a surprise that many US Armed Forces personnel eventually meet and decide to marry foreign nationals. Because of the sacrifices and the bravery [...]

Guide to Completing a Successful Immigration Process

Mon, Aug 22nd, 09:24 AM

Any immigration process – from applying to a green card to applying for a temporary visa to enter the US for a few months – has specific rules. No matter what immigration process you are applying for, consider this a general guide to success: Apply for an immigration process that you have a chance of [...]

Checklist for US Immigration Process

Mon, Jul 18th, 05:57 AM

If you are applying for a US immigration process – whether it is applying for naturalization or applying for your first US visa to enter the US, you will need to take several steps to complete the process successfully. Here is a handy checklist that you can use to ensure that your application is completed [...]

Bringing your family to the US

Mon, Jul 4th, 06:55 AM

Family sponsorship is one of the most popular ways to obtain green cards. If you are a lawful permanent resident or a citizen of the US, one of the advantages of your status is that you can sponsor your family in order to bring them to the US. US immigration laws permit family sponsorship to [...]

Denied Entry into the US at the Airport? What to Do

Mon, Jun 20th, 08:12 AM

Ports of entry to the US are staffed by authorities who have the discretion to deny entry into the country. You can be denied entry into the US even if you have a visa and authorization to enter the US as well as an airline ticket into the US. There are many reasons to be [...]

Prepare for Your US Citizenship Interview and Exam

Tue, Jun 14th, 01:50 PM

In order to become a US citizen, you will need to attend a US citizenship interview and pass the US citizenship exam. For many naturalization candidates, this is one of the most frightening steps in the process. A US citizenship exam tests your knowledge of the English language and your knowledge of US civics. This [...]

Immigration Agencies Pay Attention to Social Networking

Mon, Jun 6th, 11:13 AM

Many Americans use social media to share and get information, and to stay in touch with family and friends. Increasingly, the government is also using social media to share information and to help keep the public informed. A number of immigration agencies in the US have social networking sites and a social networking presence. This [...]