Staying on top of US immigration news is vital if you are going through any immigration process. In May 2011, the USCIS released two pieces of news which are of interest to all immigrants in the US. The first news item has to do with the I-9 form. All employers must file an I-9 form […]
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Deportation is an immensely scary word for most immigrants. It can mean that you are about to be removed from the US, that US visas can be revoked, and that your future in securing a green card may be uncertain. In most cases, US immigration authorities initiate deportation proceedings when they believe that a serious
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Before 2003, most administrative tasks related to US immigration were handled by the INS (the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service). After the attacks of September 11, 2001, in New York, the INS came under some criticism after it was revealed that many of the attackers were in the US on legal visas and had
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Exchange programs are exciting opportunities. These programs, sponsored by private enterprises or by the government, allow a visitor from another country to live and study or work in the US while a US resident travels to the visitor’s country to live and study there. Exchange programs build relationships and allow for cultural and academic learning
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There are many benefits to US citizenship and one of the major ones is the ways that it can benefit your family. Once you are a US citizen, you can help your family by sponsoring them for immigration to the US. Your citizenship can help you secure a green card for family members and even
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In immigration news, the USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) has finished rolling out its Secure Mail Initiative (SMI) as of May 2011 and that program is now fully implemented. The program allows for better and faster delivery of immigration documents by using the USPS (U.S. Postal Service) Priority Mail service, which also features Delivery
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There can be some confusion about the INS and the USCIS, largely due to outdated online information and some outdated US immigration documents available out there. However, the two agencies are not the same. The INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service) used to be the US immigration agency in charge of immigration forms and applications. However,
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When someone falls in love with a US citizen and decides to get married, the couple can apply for a fiancee visa (K1 visa) to allow the couple to be reunited in the US. The fiancee visa allows the intended spouse of a US citizen to enter the US and get married within the US.
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Although immigrants in the US may not have the same rights as US citizen, every immigrant in the US still does have rights to ensure safety. If you are an immigrant in the US, it is important to know your rights and how to protect them. Knowing this can help keep you safe and can
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If you are an immigrant into the US, the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) will likely play a large role in your life for some time to come. The USCIS was created when the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was created in 2003. The USCIS is responsible for many of the
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Moving to the US is a big step for you and your family. Many millions of immigrants have already immigrated successfully to the US and have changed their lives while contributing to the culture and economy of the US. While immigrating is something you are likely looking forward to, you also may be nervous. Luckily,
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