Form DS-117 (Application to Determine Returning Resident Status) is an important USCIS immigration form which allows permanent residents to re-enter the US if they have been traveling abroad for a year or more. This form is very important, since without this form of authorization, you may be denied entry into the US. Form DS-117 is […]
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At any given time, there are an estimated 650,000 international students in the US, studying on an F-1 visa. People come to the US from all over the world to take advantage of the many excellent colleges and universities the country offers. Many students also travel to the US to study English. The F-1 visa
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J-1 visa holders are people who can enter the US on special exchange programs for up to seven years. The idea behind the J-1 visa is that it allows the US to attract certain professionals – such as medical graduates – into the US to fill professional vacancies. Once the J-1 visa expires, the visa
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Labor Certification (LC) is an authorization issued by the Department of Labor (DOL). LC permits an employer to secure a Green Card for an employee , so that the employee can work permanently in the US. To secure LC, the employer must first get an approved labor certification request from the Employment and Training Administration
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When someone is filling out USCIS forms and trying to get a US Visa, US Green Card, or US Citizenship, it is very common for that person to be confused. Most immigration applicants have numerous questions and may need help filling out forms and communicating with the USCIS. This is especially the case where language
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There are many immigration scams out there. In many cases, criminals set up these scams in order to make money. In other cases, immigrants themselves commit immigration fraud because they are desperate to immigrate to the US and see no other options. There are many types of immigration fraud: 1) Immigration fraud perpetuated by applicants.
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Many people who do not qualify for a green card any other way assume that they can easily get a green card through marriage. In fact, some people assume that they will automatically get a green card if they marry a US citizen or a permanent resident. This is not the case. In fact, immigration,
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During most years since 2004, California has been the top state for illegal immigration. California shares a border with Mexico and this allows illegal workers from that nation and from other nations to enter the state. As well, California’s large size and large number of agricultural jobs makes it an attractive place for undocumented workers.
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In August 2010, Florida unveiled proposed new immigration laws which are based loosely on the Arizona immigration laws. The Florida legislation would require police to verify the immigration status of suspected illegal immigrants stopped during a routine check in Florida. The law would also necessitate that businesses in Florida verify the status of new employees
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If you are abroad or anywhere outside the US, there are many reasons why you might need to find a US consulate or US embassy: 1) You have lost your passport and other identifying information. 2) You have been the victim of a crime while traveling and need help. 3) You have been accused of
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Border security includes employees of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, who patrol the borders of the US in order to prevent illegal immigration, drug smuggling, and other point of entry crimes. Border patrol is often helped by the US Coast Guard, especially in cases involving ships trying to enter the US illegally. US border
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