In California, Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed the second half of what is known as the California Dream Act. Now that the second half of the act has become law, any qualified undocumented immigrant in the state can apply for financial aid and state-financed scholarships at state colleges and universities. The first half of the […]
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Securing a green card through family member sponsorship is one of the most popular routes to US permanent residency. There are two categories of family based green card applications. The first is application through immediate relatives. The second is through family preference categories. Securing a green card through family members who are immediate family is
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If you are not a US citizen but want to travel to the United States for tourist purposes, you will need a US visa in order to enter the country. The B-2 visitor visa is one of the most popular visitor visa options available for tourists. The B-2 visa is a visitor visa which allows
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If you are an immigrant and wish to immigrate to the United States, you may already be aware that there are many laws and restrictions concerning immigration to the United States. If you are related to a US citizen or green card holder, it is much easier to immigrate, since the US government makes provisions
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One of the advantages of securing a US green card is that it allows you to travel more freely in and out of the US. US green card holders can more easily visit friends and family abroad and travel throughout the world when compared with US residents who are living in the US on non-immigrant
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Throughout US history, immigrants to the US have helped the American economy by starting businesses which have created new jobs and new opportunities for all US citizens. Some studies have suggested than people born outside the US are more likely to start businesses or enter entrepreneurial ventures in the US. These ventures help create jobs
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If you are an immigrant in the US, there are times when you will naturally have questions and will need help. There are many things you will need help with. You may need assistance applying for an immigration petitions, for example, or you may need assistance finding a job, place to live, or a school
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US citizens who are 21 years of age or older can obtain a family-based green card for their siblings. If you have a brother or sister who wants a green card, however, you will need to go through the green card brother/sister sponsorship process. This means you will need to: Obtain proof that your brother
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It is possible to get a green card by marriage if you are married or will marry a US citizen. However, the process for getting a green card by marriage can differ widely, depending on your situation. The biggest factor is whether a couple are already married and where the non-US fiancé or fiancée of
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If you have applied for naturalization, you will, of course, be anxious to hear about your case. The entire naturalization process, from the moment you file USCIS form N-400, can take six to twelve months or even more. While the USCIS will keep you informed of any decisions made in your case via letters, it
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The USCIS conducts many different types of interviews. Being prepared for these interviews begins by understanding some of the different types of interviews the USCIS conducts: Marriage interview. Every couple applying for a green card or K1 visa for a fiancée or fiancé is subject to an interview. The aim of this interview is to