Immigration Basics
Immigration Basics
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Illegal Immigration Laws in The United States
Illegal immigration within the United States is a hotly contested and debated issue at the level of media, politics, economics, and national security. Current estimates place the number of immigrants illegally residing within the United States at nearly 12 million individuals.
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Introduction to Immigration Law
The United States has gone through many phases of immigration regulation. Of course, the United States was founded and initially populated by immigrants from England and Europe. Many immigrants were brought to the United States...
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How Do I Appeal the Denial of My Petition or Application? If you are turned down for an application by the USCIS, you may have an opportunity to appeal the decision before a higher authority. However, the courts mandate that you follow the appeal process with strict... How do I become a naturalized citizen? If you are interested in becoming a citizen of the United States, there are certain criteria that you must first meet before you are eligible for naturalization. In order to qualify, you must fill out a form with the United... Who can an H-1B alien work for? Aliens may only work for the petitioning employer and only perform the work duties which are set forth in the H-1B activities which are described in the petition. Only if the rules of the Department of Labor...
US Citizenship
US Citizenship
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Guide to US Citizenship and Naturalization
U.S. citizenship is either granted through birth (or relatives) or through the naturalization process. The greatest benefit to U.S.
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Immigration Naturalization is a way of becoming a United States citizen for foreign-born nationals. Persons not born in the U.S. or persons that did not acquire their U.S.
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Obtaining Naturalized U.S. Citizenship
The process of naturalization is available to lawful permanent residents who have held their permanent resident status for five years or more. There are several requirements of applicants in order...
Deportation
Deportation
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Guide to Deportation and Removal
Immigrant deportation is now referred to as “removal”. When immigration laws are broken, or when certain criminal charges are brought against an immigrant, the immigrant faces deportation, or removal. U.S. citizens are generally protected...
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Stopping Deportation: Options to Get a Stay of Removal
There are many reasons an immigrant may face deportation proceedings, ranging from a violation of immigration laws, criminal charges, stays beyond visa expiration and more. In any case, it is vital that anyone facing...
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Immigration Consequences Of Criminal Convictions
A person who is not a United States citizen, including lawful permanent residents, can be deported because of criminal convictions that are considered “aggravated felonies” or “crimes of moral turpitude” under United States immigration law...
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Temporary Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment Visas
An L-1 visa is a narrowly defined visa which allows a person to work in the United States for an employer which is closely related to the applicant’s current employer. The employer can be a corporation, a non-profit organization, religious organization...
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There are a wide variety of Visas that allow a foreigner to visit and/or work in the United States for a certain period of time. These range from fiance and marriage visas, employment based visas, student visas, business visas, tourist visas...
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US Immigration: Frequently Asked Questions
The process for naturalization begins with proper paperwork. Adults must submit an Application for Naturalization (form N-400). Children under the age of18 are required to apply for Certification of Citizenship (form N-600). Finally, adopted children from a foreign country...
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Special Circumstances for Certain Immigrants
There are some special opportunities for Mexican and Canadian non-immigrants which make it possible for them to come to the United States with less paperwork and with no limit for business purposes. The 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement...