Up to 10, 000 U visas are issued annually. These visas are nonimmigrant visas, designed to help those who have been the victim of a crime. The U visa was first created via the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act, which first came into law in October 2000. The purpose of the visa is […]
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If you are filing an H-1B, L-1A or L-1B petition soon, a new law (Public Law 111-230) may affect the fees you pay as well as the petition process. Be sure to follow USCIS guidelines to avoid delays. President Barak Obama signed Public Law 111-230 into law on 13 August 2010. This law, among other
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Removal is the process of removing non-US citizens from the country. This generally occurs because someone is found to be deportable or not eligible for admission to the US in the first place. The process of removal is upsetting and can be financially and emotionally devastating as well. If you have immigrated to the US
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Most immigrants seek green cards because green cards offer US permanent residency and therefore fewer conditions. With a green card, you can travel freely in the US, leave and return to the US, and work in the US. However, there are different green cards and some do not offer the same level of freedom from
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The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a standardized English test designed to test the English language skills of people whose first language is not English. The TOEFL examines your ability to understand and use English. Your TOEFL score is valid two years from the time you take your test. Your language
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The subject of undocumented immigrants or illegal immigrants is a very complex one in the US. It is estimated that there are millions of illegal immigrants in the US. Many lead normal lives – working, driving, and taking part in the local economy. This leads many to wonder: how can an undocumented worker or immigrant
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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows you to access documents which are not easily accessible. Often, these documents contain public information or information about you specifically. For example, you can use to the FOIA to file a Freedom of Information Act request in order to view your immigration file. There are many reasons why
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Congress determined that about 99% of the USCIS budget should come from fees, rather than from US taxpayers. This system helps ensure that taxpayers do not have to pay for these costs. Immigration fees vary widely, based on application: – Change of Address (AR-11): $0 – Alien’s Change of Address Card (AR-11 SR): $0 –
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Usually, a local USCIS Regional Service Center or local USCIS director will adjudicate visa petitions. Once a decision has been reached to a revalidate a visa petition, revoke a visa petition approval, or once another decision has been reached, the petitioner will generally be contacted by the District Director or Regional Service Center Director. The
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A United States embassy or United States consulate is an entity located in a foreign country. It is basically a small piece of US soil in a foreign country. There are many reasons why you will want to learn where the nearest US embassy or US consulate is when you travel or live abroad: 1)
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