A group of United States senators have unveiled a plan to grant United States green cards to foreign students who complete postgraduate degrees in either engineering, math or science at an American University. The bill is expected to be a huge bonus for Indian students, who are obtaining student visas in record numbers in those [...]
US Green Card approved for Canadian happy family
Hi Laura and Fadi. Myself and Shawn both just wanted to thank you guys from the bottom of our hearts for helping bring our family together when we so need it the most. We’ve been separated on and off due to our paperwork, since we met and fell in love in may 2011 and are [...]
US Green Card for Canadians
Canadians have the advantage of having a relatively easy time entering the US. I say “relatively” because of course there are always cases where US Customs and Border Protection deny Canadians entry to the US for many reasons including criminality, lack of ties etc. But generally speaking if you, as a Canadian, wish to visit [...]
How to sponsor family to the USA
Did you know that if you are a United States citizen or green card holder (lawful permanent resident of the United States), they can sponsor you or their other family members to the US? Spousal Sponsorship in the USA In order to sponsor someone to the United States, the sponsor must be either a United [...]
Life On the West Coast: Immigrating to California
With the eighth-largest economy in the world, the state of California enjoys economic prosperity that other states (to say nothing of entire nations) would envy. Immigration into California has been streamlined given the state’s proximity to Mexico as well as the large number of immigrants who cross the Pacific Ocean each year in order to [...]
Canadian Pin-Up Model Bettina May Obtains US Green Card Through O-1 Visa
Canadian pin-up model Bettina May has been making headlines for earning the first United States green card under an O-1 visa for burlesque. It takes a very select group of people to qualify for the O-1 visa and eventually secure a United States green card. Not only do you have to have a special talent, [...]
Expedited services for citizenship preparation and naturalization application
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is allocating an estimated amount of $5 million in funding for its program that aims at promoting top-level services for citizenship preparation and naturalization application. The availability of the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program widens the range of services in the communities across the country in addressing [...]
US Officials Denied Permanent Residence Applicant with Gang Tattoos
As part of his application for US permanent residence, native Mexican Hector Villalobos traveled back to Mexico from Colorado to attend to his visa interview with a US immigration officer. In order to complete his application process, he needed to stay for a few months in his home country. Officer refused the tattooed guy Seven [...]
Happy 4th of July 2012: America Welcomes New US Citizens
To celebrate America’s 236th Independence Day, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will welcome more than 4,000 new citizens during special naturalization ceremonies from June 28 through July 10 across the country. Once these 4,000 people take their Oath of Allegiance and become U.S. citizens, they will encompass all the rights and responsibilities of US [...]
Shifts in Immigration Policies Boost Asian Immigrants’ Growth in the US
Asian-Americans have officially taken over Latinos as the largest stream of new immigrants in the United States. According to a recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center, Asian Americans are also the nation’s best educated and highest paid income ethnic group. Although there are significant differences among Asian Americans which vary from their country [...]
How Do I Maintain my Permanent Resident Status If I’m outside the US?
How many times have you heard that you may lose your Green Card status if you commit an act that is a ground for deportation? Sections 237 and 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act are clear on this point. If you committed certain felonies and prohibited acts described in sections 237 and 212, [...]
Qualifying and Applying for a Returning Resident Immigrant Visa
If you are a lawful permanent resident or a conditional US Green Card holder who has been absent from the United States for more one year or over the validity period of a Re-entry Permit, you will be required a new visa in order for you to be readmitted to the US and resume your [...]
US Sponsorship Applications: What if I didn’t file to Remove Conditions on time?
If you are married for less than 2 years when your application for an immigrant visa was approved based on your marriage with a US citizen or a lawful permanent resident, your will be given conditional permanent residence status upon your entry to the United States. This measure is implemented to ensure that the marriage [...]
What Are the Affidavit of Support Requirements for Green Cards?
Often we get this question: “If I want to apply for a Green card, what are the Affidavit of Support Requirements?” The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) generally requires a petitioner to file an Affidavit of Support, which ensures that the intending immigrant has a sufficient financial source and will not be a public [...]
Who Can Become a Financial Sponsor of an Intending US Immigrant?
A financial sponsor is needed by anyone looking to acquire a lawful permanent residence in the United States through a family based petition. When you file a petition for your relative to immigrate to the US, you are deemed to have accepted the responsibilities and agreed to sponsor your beneficiary by filing an Affidavit of [...]
