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 [...]
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 [...]
3 Ways to Obtain Humanitarian Parole for US Entry
Humanitarian parole allows an individual, who is inadmissible, to enter into the United States for a limited period of time on grounds of compelling situations. The grant of parole is strictly regulated, and the Parolees are not necessarily provided with any immigration benefits. Grant of Humanitarian Parole The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Requirements before Applying for a US Temporary Visitor Visa
If you are not a lawful permanent resident or a citizen of the United States and you like to visit the US, you can choose from the different types of visas available for temporary visitors. Canadians and other citizens from countries covered by Visa Waiver program can enter into the US without a visa, provided [...]
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 [...]
How do I sponsor a worker for a US Green Card?
If you are a prospective employer of a foreign national whom you want to sponsor to become a US permanent resident on the basis of a permanent job offer, you must carefully examine the multifarious process involved. Before you proceed to the first step you need to ascertain whether your prospective employee will meet any [...]
Family Based Green Card: Where do I begin to Sponsor my Relative?
Based from the large quantity of applications received by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (UCSIS) in some countries, family based petitions have become one of the most sought after methods in bringing a relative into the United States. In certain countries like China, Philippines, and Mexico, the period of waiting could be very [...]
Moving to the US from Canada? Know the tax issues
Below is a blog written by my colleague south of the border,Renea Glendinning, CPA of Kerkering, Barberio & Co. in Sarasota Florida. It is a great summary of the tax issues facing Canadians wishing to move to the US. Beyond just US immigration issues which are discussed extensively in our blogs, people wishing to immigrate [...]
United States Looking for EB-5 Investor Immigrants
Canada and the United States each have their own immigrant-investor programs as a way for prospective immigrants to live and work in the respective countries, but the United States’ version is lesser known. According to this article from Yahoo News, huge, lengthy backlogs have resulted in serious delays for immigrants looking to invest in Canada, [...]
US Republican Candidate Praises Canadian Immigration Policies
At the end of September, United States Republican Candidate Mitt Romney spoke highly of the Canadian immigration points system, which is used to determine if immigrants qualify for the Skilled Worker program. Romney said that he doesn’t believe in allowing illegal immigrants in-state tuition to study at universities and colleges in Texas, but instead thinks [...]
Can I request a fast appointment at the U.S. Consulate/Embassy?: Perhaps
Many applicants who are required to attend US visa appointments at the U.S. Consulate/Embassy in Canada often ask “well, how soon can I get an appointment?” or “how long do I have to wait?” These common questions all share a common answer. The current waiting times vary depending on the location of the Consulate/Embassy. In general, [...]
