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If you are a citizen of a foreign country, you will need a visa to enter the United States. There are two (2) broad categories that visas fall under: 1. Nonimmigrant visa 2. Immigrant visa If you want to temporarily work in the United States, you will need a nonimmigrant visa. You are here to work rather than to move to this country. There are different employment groups and types of visas. Exchange Visa -This is a“J” visa.Youwillseetheseassociatedwith schools. University professors may teach at a school for a semester and they will be traveling to a foreign country to do so. Because they will be working and getting paid, they would be applying for this visa. Temporary Employment - This is your visa for temporary employment. B Visas - Temporary…Read More
If you are a citizen of a foreign country, you will need a visa to enter the United States. There are two broad categories that visas fall under: Nonimmigrant visa Immigrant visa If you want to temporarily work in the United States, you will need a nonimmigrant visa. You are here to work rather than to move to this country. There are different employment groups and types of visas. Exchange Visa - This is a “J” visa. You will see these associated with schools. University professors may teach at a school for a semester. And they will be traveling to a foreign country to do so. Because they will be working and getting paid, they would be applying for this visa. Temporary Employment - This is your visa for…Read More
To apply for a marriage-based visa, you are not required to have an attorney. However, an attorney can be helpful, and there are a few important reasons why you should consider hiring one. Exploring Your Options An experienced immigration attorney can help you explore your visa options and determine which path is right for you. Maybe a marriage-based visa isn’t the best course of action. Maybe, if you aren’t married yet, you should try for a fiancé visa. You can discuss your needs with the attorney, and they can help you make the right decision. Handling the Paperwork As with any visa application, there is a great deal of paperwork involved in a marriage-based visa application. The forms can be confusing, and having an attorney to make sure…Read More
La diferencia entre estos dos términos es sencilla: inadmisible es usada cuando a una persona se le es negada la entrada a los Estados Unidos; Retirable se refiere a una persona que ya se encuentra en el país. Pueden caer en una de estas categorías: Viviendo en los Estados Unidos legalmente (Ellos poseen una visa no-inmigrante o Green Card) Ellos están indocumentados (No tienen visa No-inmigrante o una Green Card) y están aquí ilegalmente. ¿Por qué es importante que sepas sobre estos dos (2) términos? Es debido a lo que estas tienen en común. Independientemente de si es inadmisible o retirable, usted no tendrá permitido vivir en los Estados Unidos. Inadmisible Este aplica cuando estás intentando convertirte en un residente permanente legal (un titular de Green Card). Puede aplicar a…Read More
The difference between these two terms is simple: inadmissible is used when someone is denied entry into the United States; removable refers to someone who is already in the country. They may fall into one of these categories: Living in the U.S. legally (they possess a nonimmigrant visa or a green card) They are undocumented (no green card or nonimmigrant visa) and are here illegally Why are these two (2) terms important for you to know? It’s because of what they have in common. Regardless of whether you are inadmissible or removable, you will not be allowed to live in the United States. Inadmissible This applies when you are trying to become a legal permanent resident (a green card holder). It MAY apply to legal permanent residents who reenter the…Read More
The Difference Between Removable and Inadmissible Immigration The difference between these two terms is simple: inadmissible is used when someone is denied entry into the United States; removable refers to someone who is already in the country. They may fall into one of these categories: Living in the U.S. legally (they possess a nonimmigrant visa or a green card) They are undocumented (no green card or nonimmigrant visa) and are here illegally Why are these two terms important for you to know? It’s because of what they have in common. Regardless of whether you are inadmissible or removable, you will not be allowed to live in the United States. Inadmissible This applies when you are trying to become a legal permanent resident (a green card holder). It MAY apply to…Read More
Hiring an immigration attorney is a personal choice. You're not required to have an attorney, and there are a number of different attorneys out there. Serving Immigrants is uniquely suited to help you with your immigration needs for a number of important reasons. Experience The team at Serving Immigrants has years of experience handling a variety of immigration issues. They know the process and how to handle each step. Immigration processes can be complex, so it is important to have someone who has been through it multiple times. Immigration petitions often involve mountains of paperwork and strict requirements that must be met. The team at Serving Immigrants knows how to work through the paperwork and help you collect the evidence you need for success. Focused Practice Some law…Read More
Under United States immigration law, a limited number of family-based immigrant visas are awarded to foreign nationals every year. Family immigration is the primary basis for immigration to the United States. It accounts for approximately 65% of legal immigration. Eligibility for a Family Visa There are two groups who are eligible for family visas: Immediate Relatives—includes 1) spouses of U.S. citizens; 2) children of U.S. citizens who are under the age of 21; 3) orphans adopted abroad; 4) orphans to be adopted in the U.S. by U.S. citizens, and 4) parents of U.S. citizens who are over 21. Family Preference Categories—includes 1) unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens and their children; 2) spouses, minor children, and unmarried sons and daughters over 21 of Legal Permanent Residents; 3) married…Read More
Ser arrestado o detenido puede ser un evento abrumador, estresante y significativo en su vida. Aunque el tema de ser arrestado por el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) puede ser incómodo de pensar, aún debe comprender sus derechos. Entonces, si es arrestado o detenido, puede confiar en el ejercicio de los derechos que sabe que tiene. Permanecer en silencio Tienes derecho a permanecer en silencio. Y esto puede resultar sorprendentemente difícil de hacer. La razón es que es probable que desee explicar cómo salir de la situación en la que se encuentra. Si cree que lo han detenido por error, es posible que desee expresarlo. Si no tiene una explicación válida de por qué fue detenido, no mienta ni haga pasar documentos falsos. Concéntrese en permanecer en…Read More
Learn How to Prepare your Immigration Legal Defense Being arrested or detained can be an overwhelming, stressful, and significant event in your life. Though the subject of being arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may be uncomfortable to think about, you should still understand your rights and know how to prepare your immigration legal defente. So if you are arrested or detained, you can rely on exercising the rights that you know you have. Remain Silent You do have the right to remain silent. And this can be surprisingly difficult to do. The reason being is that you will likely have the desire to explain your way out of the situation you are in. If you think you’ve been detained mistakenly, you might wish to express this. Should you…Read More
