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Victims of Human Trafficking & Other Crimes

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:59:00 +0000

USCIS helps protect victims of human trafficking and other crimes by providing immigration relief. Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons, is a form of modern-day slavery in which traffickers lure individuals with false promises of employment and a better life.

Individuals and their families may also fall victim to many other types of crime in the United States. These crimes include: rape, murder, manslaughter, domestic violence, sexual assault, and many others.

There are two types of immigration relief we provide to victims of human trafficking and other crimes:

T Nonimmigrant Status (T Visa)
T nonimmigrant status provides immigration protection to victims of trafficking. The T Visa allows victims to remain in the United States and assist law enforcement authorities in the investigation or prosecution of human trafficking cases.

U Nonimmigrant Status (U Visa)
U nonimmigrant status provides immigration protection to crime victims who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse as a result of the crime. The U visa allows victims to remain in the United States and assist law enforcement authorities in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity.

Resources
USCIS offers resources for victims of human trafficking and other crimes and the organizations that serve them. This information is designed to help answer any questions you or your family might have about obtaining T or U Nonimmigrant status. USCIS has also developed additional materials specifically for law enforcement agencies. Please see Resources for Victims of Human Trafficking & Other Crimes for more information.

Contact Us
USCIS is dedicated to informing law enforcement and community based organizations about the forms of relief offered to victims of human trafficking, domestic violence and other crimes. To receive training on this topic, please send an email to T-UVAWATraining@dhs.gov

For more information please call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center 888-3737-888.

Learn more about human trafficking through the Department of Homeland Security's Blue Campaign.

This page can be found at www.uscis.gov/humantrafficking

Temporary Protected Status Extended for Salvadorans

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:53:00 +0000

WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible nationals of El Salvador for an additional 18 months, beginning March 10, 2012, and ending Sept. 9, 2013.

Current Salvadoran TPS beneficiaries seeking to extend their TPS status must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period that runs through March 12, 2012. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) encourages beneficiaries to register as soon as possible within the 60-day re-registration period. Although the Federal Register notice erroneously states that re-registration applications must be filed January 9, 2012 through March 9, 2012, USCIS will accept applications filed January 9, 2012 through March 12, 2012. USCIS is working to correct the public information on the re-registration filing dates.

The 18-month extension also allows TPS re-registrants to apply for a new Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Eligible Salvadoran TPS beneficiaries who re-register on time will receive a new EAD with an expiration date of Sept. 9, 2013. USCIS recognizes that all re-registrants may not receive their new EADs until after their current EADs expire. Therefore, USCIS is extending the current TPS El Salvador EAD bearing a March 9, 2012, expiration date for an additional six months, through Sept. 9, 2012.

To re-register, current TPS beneficiaries must submit an Application for Temporary Protected Status, Form I-821. TPS re-registrants must also submit an Application for Employment Authorization, Form I-765, regardless of whether they are applying for an EAD. Re-registrants do not need to pay the Form I-821 application fee, but they must submit the biometric services fee, or a fee waiver request, if they are age 14 or older. TPS re-registrants applying for an EAD must submit the Form I-765 application fee, or a fee waiver request.

TPS applicants may request that USCIS waive any or all the fees by filing a Request for Fee Waiver, Form I-912, or by submitting a personal letter. Failure to submit the required filing fees or a properly documented fee waiver request will result in the rejection of the TPS application.

Applicants can download free TPS forms from the USCIS website at http://www.uscis.gov/forms. Applicants can also request free TPS forms by calling USCIS toll-free at 1-800-870-3676.

Additional information on TPS for El Salvador, including guidance on the application process and eligibility, is available online at http://www.uscis.gov/tps. Further details on this extension of TPS for El Salvador, including the application requirements and procedures, will appear in a Federal Register notice scheduled for publication on January 11, 2012.

Applicants seeking information about the status of their individual cases can check My Case Status Online, or call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833).

For more information on USCIS and its programs, please visit www.uscis.govor follow us on Twitter (@uscis), YouTube (/uscis) and the USCIS blog The The Beacon.

L-1 Visa is Suitable For

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:53:00 +0000

• Foreign national executives being transferred to the U.S. to manage an organization or a major function or division of an organization
• Foreign national managers being transferred to the U.S. to supervise work of other supervisory, professional or managerial employees, or who manages an essential function, department or subdivision
• Specialized Knowledge employees of companies outside U.S. that have related U.S. branches, subsidiaries, affiliates or joint venture partners
• Employees and partners of international accounting firms
• Multinational companies to transfer foreign national executives to manage an organization or a major function or division of an organization in the U.S.
• Multinational companies to transfer foreign national managers to supervise work of other supervisory, professional or managerial employees, or who manages an essential function, department or subdivision in the U.S.
• Multinational companies to transfer employees with specialized knowledge such as, its products, research methods and marketing techniques

L-1 Visa, Immigration Information

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:06:00 +0000

Basic Requirements:

· The U.S. Company must be affiliated to the Non USA. company through ownership.

· You must have worked in the Non USA. company as a manager or executive for at least one year within the past three years and have a similar position in the U.S. company.

· The U.S. Company must have already been established or purchased.

· The Non USA Company must continue to operate in your absence.

If the U.S. business is newly established, the L-1 visa will be issued for one year only, at the end of which a application for extension of stay must be made.

When applying for your initial L-1 visa for a new business, you do not need many employees. However, at renewal, one year later, you normally must show a substantially larger operation. Otherwise the renewal may not be granted.

Note: a dependent spouse (on an L-2 visa) can apply for work authorization upon arrival in the United States.

Immigration Resources for New Immigrants

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Sat, 31 May 2008 13:57:00 +0000

The United States immigration has a long history of welcoming immigrants from all over the world. We value the contributions of immigrants, who continue to enrich this country and preserve its legacy as a land of freedom and opportunity. Though we are a nation of diverse cultures and backgrounds, we are bound by our shared history, the common civic values set forth in our founding documents, and the English language.

USCIS is committed to helping immigrants successfully integrate into American civic culture. Through the landmark publication Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants, USCIS offers a comprehensive guide containing practical immigration information to help immigrants settle into everyday life in the United States, as well as basic civics information that introduces new immigrants to the U.S. system of government. Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants is available online in English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog, Urdu, and Vietnamese. New permanent residents can request a free copy of the guide in English (Form M-618), Spanish (Form M-618-S), or Chinese (Form M-618-C) from the USCIS Phone Line,

By calling 1-800-870-3676.

270 Illegal Immigrants Sent to Prison in Federal Push

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Sat, 24 May 2008 16:12:00 +0000

WATERLOO, Iowa — in temporary courtrooms at a fairground here, 270 illegal immigrants were sentenced this week to five months in prison for working at a meatpacking plant with false documents.

The prosecutions, which ended Friday, signal a sharp escalation in the Bush administration’s crackdown on illegal workers, with prosecutors bringing tough federal criminal charges against most of the immigrants arrested in a May 12 raid. Until now, unauthorized workers have generally been detained by immigration officials for civil violations and rapidly deported.

The convicted immigrants were among 389 workers detained at the Agri processors Inc. plant in nearby Postville in a raid that federal officials called the largest criminal enforcement operation ever carried out by immigration authorities at a workplace.

Matt M. Dummermuth, the United States attorney for northern Iowa, who oversaw the prosecutions, called the operation an “astonishing success.”

Claude Arnold, a special agent in charge of investigations for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, said it showed that federal officials were “committed to enforcing the nation’s immigration laws in the workplace to maintain the integrity of the immigration system.”

The unusually swift proceedings, in which 297 immigrants pleaded guilty and were sentenced in four days, were criticized by criminal defense lawyers, who warned of violations of due process. Twenty-seven immigrants received probation. The American Immigration Lawyers Association protested that the workers had been denied meetings with immigration lawyers and that their claims under immigration law had been swept aside in unusual and speedy plea agreements.

Immigration Officials Arrest 905 in California Sweep

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Sat, 24 May 2008 10:17:00 +0000

Federal immigration agents have arrested 905 people in California in the past three weeks after a statewide search for those who had violated orders to leave the country. The operation was the latest in a series of national sweeps by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

The arrests were the result of collaboration among teams in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco that began on May 5, 2008.

Infopass immigration guide

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Sat, 24 May 2008 09:18:00 +0000

INFOPASS—A CUSTOMER’S GUIDE

InfoPass is a free, easy and convenient Internet-based system that allows the public to make an appointment to speak with an Immigration Information Officer. If you or someone you know has a complex immigration issue that is best handled in person by a trained immigration officer, InfoPass is for you! Instead of waiting in line—go online!

HOW DO I ACCESS INFOPASS TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?

To use InfoPass you will need:

A computer with an Internet connection;

Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, Netscape 4.0 or higher or any other similar browser. That’s it!

HOW DOES INFOPASS WORK?

To make an InfoPass appointment, go to www.uscis.gov and select InfoPass Appointment Scheduler. You can find it quickly under “Hot Topics” on the right side of the home page. Then follow these seven easy steps:

Step 1: Select the language you want to use (there are 12 language options).

Step 2: Select “Make an Appointment.”

Step 3: Type in the zip code where you live (so InfoPass can find the closest office for your appointment).

Step 4: Select the type of appointment that matches best with the kind of inquiry or problem you have. This step is important.

Step 5: Type in your name, date of birth, zip code and telephone number. An e-mail address is optional. This information will help us identify you when you arrive for your appointment.

Step 6: Choose a date and time for your appointment. If you do not find an available appointment at a time that is convenient for you, feel free to check the InfoPass appointment schedule periodically. New appointments are added to the schedule each business day.

Step 7: An appointment notice, showing the time, date and location of your appointment, will appear on your computer screen. Print a copy of this notice immediately. Bring this notice with you when you come for your appointment.

WHAT DOCUMENTS SHOULD I BRING TO MY APPOINTMENT?

This section is very important, so read it carefully. To resolve your problem or inquiry, you will need to bring documents that clearly document the problem. Some of the documents you will need include:

• A printout of the appointment notice confirmation.

• Government-issued identification, such as a government-issued ID card, passport, valid driver’s license, I-94, Work Authorization Card or green card (Form I-551, Alien Registration Card).

• Any forms, receipt notices, approval or denial letters, translations and original documents that relate to your inquiry.

WHAT IF I NEED TO RESCHEDULE MY APPOINTMENT?

• InfoPass allows you to cancel or reschedule appointments using the identification numbers at the bottom of your appointment confirmation notice.

• To allow us to serve the most customers possible, please cancel your appointment if you cannot make it at the appointed time. There is no penalty for rescheduling or canceling an appointment.

• If you lose your appointment notice, you can print a replacement by accessing InfoPass and entering the information requested.

WHAT IF I JUST HAVE A ROUTINE INQUIRY?

For routine matters, you do not need to come in person. Routine inquiries can be handled easily and quickly by telephone or over the Internet:

Forms—All immigration forms are free and can be downloaded from www.uscis.gov. You may also call our National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283 and request a form be mailed to you.

Case Status—For the status of a case filed with a USCIS Service Center, go to www.uscis.gov and select “Case Status & Processing Dates” under “Hot Topics” on the right side of the home page. Using your Service Center receipt number, enter three letters followed by 10 numbers (no spaces or dashes).

Renew or Replace a Green Card—The form you need is Form I-90, Application for Replacement of Green Card. Go to www.uscis.gov and select “E-filing” under “Hot Topics” on the right side of the home page.

Employment Authorization—To apply or renew employment authorization, you need Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. This form can be filed online. Go to www.uscis.gov and select “E-filing” under “Hot Topics” on the right side of the home page.

General Information—For general information, save yourself a trip! Before getting in your car and driving to a USCIS office, call the NCSC at 1-800-375-5283 to see if we can answer your questions over the phone!

Freedom of Information Act

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:41:00 +0000

Fact Sheet
Freedom of Information Act
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides the general public an avenue to request access to a variety of public information from federal agencies. Like all federal agencies, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is required under the FOIA to disclose such records and information upon receiving a written request. USCIS receives approximately 110,000 requests annually for access to immigration records. Such information is normally releasable with the exception of records exempted by the Act (e.g., classified national security, business proprietary, personal privacy, investigative, etc.). Until February 2007, the agency used a two-track system to process all requests.
• Track One: Routine requests; and
• Track Two: Complex inquiries that normally necessitate additional search and review time, and more time to prepare a final disclosure.
USCIS announced the establishment of a new path that certain individuals can use to access their immigration files. The Notice to Appear track, effective on March 30, 2007, was established for individuals scheduled to appear before an immigration judge. The new track allows for accelerated access to their Alien-file (A-file) if they request it through the FOIA process. To be placed in this new track, requesters (either the individual or the individual’s representatives) must include one of the following with their FOIA request:
• Notice to Appear (Form I-862);
• Order to Show Cause (Form I-122);
• Notice of Referral to Immigration Judge (Form I-863); or
• A written request of continuation of a scheduled hearing before the immigration judge.
Individuals wishing to move their pending FOIA request to the new track must resubmit the request based on the above guidelines.
All FOIA requests must be submitted in writing. A FOIA/Privacy Act form (G-639) may be used; however, it is not required. A letter requesting access to existing records is all that’s needed. Each request must include a daytime phone number. Mail or fax requests to:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
National Records Center (FOIA/PA Office)
P.O. Box 648010
Lee’s Summit, MO 64064-8010
(816) 350-5785 (fax)
More detailed criteria on submission of FOIA requests is available on USCIS’ Web site at www.uscis.gov (click on the “Freedom of Information Act” link at the bottom of the page).
www.uscis.gov

H-1B Immigration Cap

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:47:00 +0000

Established by the Immigration Act of 1990 (IMMACT 90), the H-1B nonimmigrant visa category allows U.S. employers to augment the existing labor force with highly skilled temporary workers.

H-1B workers are admitted to the United States for an initial period of three years, which may be extended for an additional three years and, in some cases, beyond, if an immigration application for green card is pending.

An H-1B nonimmigrant (with the exception of certain fashion models) must have a bachelor’s degree or higher (or equivalent) in the specific specialty. The H-1B visa program is used by some U.S. employers to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in a specialized field and a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.

Typical H-1B occupations include architects, engineers, computer programmers, accountants, doctors and college professors. The H-1B visa program also includes certain fashion models of distinguished merit and ability and up to 100 persons who will perform services of an exceptional nature in connection with Department of Defense (DOD) research and development projects or co production projects.

The current annual cap on the H-1B immigration category is 65,000 Visas. Not all H-1B non immigrants are subject to this annual cap.

Illegal Immigration Map route

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:38:00 +0000

Adoptions by US Citizen, Immigration information

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Mon, 05 May 2008 17:35:00 +0000

Adopting children from all over the world has steadily increased in the past decade. Approximately 20,000 intercountry adoptions are taking place per year. In addition, there are more than 200,000 foreign-adopted children already living in the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is proud to play a key role in the inter-country adoption process.

Because there are two separate intercountry adoption processes, U.S. citizens who are interested in adopting a child from another country should first decide on a specific country from which to adopt. The Hague Adoption Convention entered into force in the United States on April 1, 2008, which created a new process for immigrating adoptive children who reside in other countries which are party to The Hague Adoption Convention. Similar to the existing Orphan process, which remains in effect for non-Hague countries, The Hague Adoption Convention process includes measures to determine the suitability of prospective adoptive parents, such as background and criminal checks, as well as a home study. Once a prospective adoptive parent's eligibility and suitability to adopt has been established, both the Orphan process and the Hague Adoption Convention process have specific immigration procedures to determine whether the child is eligible for immigration to the United States.

To view a list of countries that participate in The Hague Adoption Convention, please refer to the Related Links section of following page:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=063807b03d92b010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=063807b03d92b010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD.

H-3 Visa, Immigration information

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Sun, 04 May 2008 13:37:00 +0000

The H-3 non immigrant visa category is for aliens who are coming temporarily to the U.S. to receive training (other than graduate medical education or training). The training may be provided by a business entity, academic, or vocational institute.

The H-3 nonimmigrant visa category also includes aliens who are coming temporarily to the U.S. to participate in a special education training program for children with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities.

There is a limit of 50 visas per fiscal year allocated to H-3 immigration visa, aliens participating in special education training programs.

As of November 29, 2007, one of these H-3 immigration visas had been approved with a start date in FY 2007.

Last updated: 03/19/2008

Source: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66

H-2B Visa Immigration Information

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:51:00 +0000

The H-2B nonimmigrant visa program permits US employers to hire foreign workers to come temporarily to the U.S. and perform temporary nonagricultural services or labor on a one-time, seasonal, peak load or intermittent basis.

The H-2B visa classification requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to consult with appropriate agencies before admitting H-2B non-immigrants. Homeland Security, immigration regulations require the intending employer first to apply for a temporary labor certification from the Secretary of Labor advising the Department of Homeland Security's United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as to whether qualified U.S. workers are available and whether the alien's employment will adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers, or a notice that such certification cannot be made, prior to filing an H-2B immigration visa petition with USCIS.

There is currently a 66,000 visa cap on the number of foreign workers who may receive initial H-2B status during each government fiscal year (October 1 through September 30).The Department of Labor will continue to review and process all H-2B immigration visa applications on a first in, first out basis, regardless of whether the 66,000 visa cap has been reached.

Immigration on H-2B Visa. Entertainment Industry

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:12:00 +0000

Immigration Guidelines.

Due to the unique characteristics of the performance groups in entertainment industry, special immigration procedures exist for filing H-2B applications for entertainment workers.. The Temporary Labor Certifying Officer at the Chicago National Processing Center will issue determinations on immigration applications for temporary employment of foreign workers in the entertainment industry.

Offices of the SWAs (State Workforce Agencies) in New York, Texas, and California are designated state Offices Specializing in Entertainment (OSE).

These offices exclusively receive and process immigration applications for certification of temporary positions in the entertainment industry.

Occupations in the entertainment industry shall include performers and all technical and support personnel involved with an entertainment industry group performance.

K-1,Nonimmigrant Visa for a Fiance(e)

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:11:00 +0000

What Is a “Fiancé(e)”?

A fiancé(e) is a person who is engaged or contracted to be married. The marriage must be legally possible according to laws of the state in the United States where the marriage will take place.

In general, the two people must have met in person within the past two years.

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) grant some exceptions to this requirement. For example, it may be contrary in some country traditions for a man and woman to meet before marriage.

Sometimes the USCIS considers a person a "fiancé(e)" even though a marriage contract has been concluded. In such cases, the American citizen petitioner and his/her spouse have not met, and they have not consummated the marriage.

How Does a Fiancé(e) Immigration Visa Work?

If you are an American citizen and you want your foreign fiancé (e) to travel to the United States to marry you and live in the U.S., you must file Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) in the United States.

Filing the Immigration Petition

You must file the Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), Immigration Form I-129F, with the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office that serves the area where you live. See the Department of Homeland Security's USCIS Field Offices for information on where you can file the petition.

Note: You cannot file this petition at an embassy, consulate or U.S. Immigration office abroad

After the USCIS approves the immigration petition, it sends the petition to National Visa Center for processing, prior to sending it to the embassy or consulate where your fiancé(e) will apply for a K-1 nonimmigrant visa for a fiancé(e).

Comprehensive Immigration Reform

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:28:00 +0000

President Bush Disappointed by Congress's Failure to Act on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Spruance Auditorium
Naval War College
Newport, Rhode Island

THE PRESIDENT: I thank the members of the Senate and members of my administration who worked so hard on the border security and immigration reform bill. I'm sorry the Senate was unable to reach agreement on the bill this morning.

Legal immigration is one of the top concerns of the American people and Congress's failure to act on it is a disappointment. The American people understand the status quo is unacceptable when it comes to our immigration laws. A lot of us worked hard to see if we couldn't find a common ground -- it didn't work.

Congress really needs to prove to the American people that it can come together on hard issues. The Congress needs to work on comprehensive energy policy and good health care; make sure health care is affordable without inviting the federal government to run the health care system. We've got to work together to make sure we can balance this federal budget, and not overspend or raise taxes on the American people. We've got a lot of work to do.

When they come back from the summer -- from the July recess, before the summer break begins, we'll be focusing on the appropriations process. And I look forward to working with Congress to balance our budgets and to be wise about how we spend the people's money.

Thank you for your time.

Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/06/20070628-7.html

President Bush Delivers State of the Union Address, Immigration

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:37:00 +0000

”America needs to secure our borders -- and with your help, my administration is taking steps to do so. We're increasing worksite enforcement, deploying fences and advanced technologies to stop illegal crossings. We've effectively ended the policy of "catch and release" at the border, and by the end of this year, we will have doubled the number of border patrol agents. Yet we also need to acknowledge that we will never fully secure our border until we create a lawful way for foreign workers to come here and support our economy. This will take pressure off the border and allow law enforcement to concentrate on those who mean us harm. We must also find a sensible and humane way to deal with people here illegally. Illegal immigration is complicated, but it can be resolved. And it must be resolved in a way that upholds both our laws and our highest ideals.”

President George W. Bush

January 28, 2008

Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/immigration/

Immigration stances. Source cnn.com

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:09:00 +0000

Immigration
The battle over illegal immigration promises to rage on until Election Day and beyond, and the candidates have a variety of stances on the issues.
DEMOCRATS
Hillary Clinton Supported Bush-backed immigration reform legislation, which would have increased funding and improved border security technology, improved enforcement of existing laws, and provided a legal path to citizenship for some illegal immigrants. Voted to authorize construction of a 700-mile fence along the U.S.-Mexican border.

Barack Obama

Supported Bush-backed immigration reform legislation, which would have increased funding and improved border security technology, improved enforcement of existing laws, and provided a legal path to citizenship for some illegal immigrants. Voted to authorize construction of a 700-mile fence along the U.S.-Mexican border.

REPUBLICANS
John McCain

Co-sponsored Bush-backed immigration reform legislation, which would have increased funding and improved border security technology, improved enforcement of existing laws, and provided a legal path to citizenship for some illegal immigrants. Voted to authorize construction of a 700-mile fence along the U.S.-Mexican border.

Ron Paul

Supported strict House immigration overhaul legislation that did not provide a path to citizenship for some illegal immigrants. Voted to authorize construction of a 700-mile fence along the U.S.-Mexican border.

Barack Obama's Immigration Plan

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:37:00 +0000

Create Secure Borders for immigration

Obama wants to preserve the integrity of our borders. He supports additional personnel, infrastructure and technology on the border and at our ports of entry.

Improve Our Immigration System

Obama believes we must fix the dysfunctional immigration bureaucracy and increase the number of legal immigrants to keep families together and meet the demand for jobs that employers cannot fill.

Remove Incentives to Enter Illegally

Obama will remove incentives to enter the country illegally by cracking down on employers who hire undocumented immigrants.

Bring People Out of the Shadows

Obama supports an immigration system that allows undocumented immigrants who are in good standing to pay a fine, learn English, and go to the back of the line for the opportunity to become citizens.

Work with Mexico

Obama believes we need to do more to promote economic development in Mexico to decrease illegal immigration.

Barack Obama's Immigration Record

Crack Down on Employers: Obama championed a proposal to create a system so employers can verify that their immigrant employees are legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Fix the Bureaucracy: Obama joined Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) to introduce the Immigration Citizenship Promotion Act to ensure that immigration application fees are both reasonable and fair. Obama also introduced an immigration legislation that passed the Senate to improve the speed and accuracy of FBI background checks of immigrants.
Respect Families: Obama introduced immigration amendments to put greater emphasis on keeping immigrant families together.

Plan for Immigration

“The time to fix our broken immigration system is now… We need stronger enforcement on the border and at the workplace… But for reform to work, we also must respond to what pulls people to America… Where we can reunite families, we should. Where we can bring in more foreign-born workers with the skills our economy needs, we should”

— Barack Obama, Statement on U.S. Senate Floor, May 23, 2007

Have a Simple Immigration aim

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:14:00 +0000

If you are serious to try your luck with immigration to USA, U K OR any other 1st world countries, spend some time to develop your workable immigration plan. Your time spent on research will not go waste. You must exactly know what to do and How to do it.

Your first step is to define your Immigration Aim clearly.

How to define your immigration aim is the core point on which your complete immigration plan will be evolving. Let us take few examples of Immigration Aims.

I want to enter USA on Visit Visa and develop my company Business.
My aim is to get F-1 Student Visa for my post graduate study program.
I must get a cheep study program like ESL for my F-1 Visa.
My fiancé should sponsor me for K-1 Visa.
My Citizen spouse can file my immigrant visa and K-3 visa simultaneously.
My company should file L-1 Visa petition for me.
I am eligible for E-1 / E-2 Treaty Visas.
I must search a Religious Visa sponsor for me.
I can join a cultural / Musical group for my Q-Visa.
Should I join Student exchange program for J-Visa.

These are few examples of simple Aims for your Immigration Plan. After selecting your simple Aim, you can start researching Visa requirements, procedural steps, Forms and Fees and immigration documents required for your selected immigration Aim. Remember that you must have only one immigration aim. Do not try to sail in two boats. You will get confused. One single and simple Immigration aim will allow you to develop a workable clear immigration plan. You must spend more time to decide upon your immigration aim according to your prevalent situation. But avoid having double aims. Only double minded people have double immigration aims. They get lost in the long run. They can not plan in advance their immigration steps.

We have seen many immigrants with simple and single immigration aim have mostly succeeded in achieving their immigration objectives. Even such immigrants who had planed to file an Asylum application after entering USA and followed their Asylum immigration plan without wasting time were more confident in their Asylum interview as compared to those immigrants who had Asylum as a second option.

Because second option Asylum applicants keep on waiting long for filing their Asylum application. They will first apply for their existing visa extension and when Visa extension will be denied by immigration officer then they will apply for Asylum.

Such double minded people are deducted by immigration officers from the database. So their Asylum application is likely to be disapproved by immigration officer. Because interviewing immigration officer will form his opinion that the Asylum application is an afterthought of refusal of the Visa extension application. Secondly you have already become out of status at the time after refusal of your Visa extension application.

Launch your next immigration step without wasting time OR getting out of status.

Therefore it is fruitful to have ONE SIMPLE IMMIGRATION AIM for your success.

Immigration Plan of a poor student

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:30:00 +0000

International Students Planning their immigration to study in USA, UK and other 1^st world countries have to meet certain academic and financial criteria. Apart from being eligible to get admission in certain educational program on the basis of their qualification, grade and merits, an international student must display his financial strength to pay his Tuition and living expenses for at least first one year of his study program.

Many eligible and desirous students are unable to demonstrate their financial support to pay to the College / University approximately US$3600.00 which is normally the cost of tuition for their first semester. They do not have good Bank statements and there is no immediate relative to provide them affidavit of financial support. Hence their immigration desire on student Visa remains a dream.

I will narrate an immigration plan of a poor student from Egypt who met me in Los Angeles, California, USA during January 2005.

One of my friends introduced this young tall boy of about 23 years age, saying that Mr. Sam has arrived in USA in December 2004 on a student Visa to study English

As a Second Language course of one year duration. He needs some guidance to achieve his immigration objectives in USA. I asked Mr. Sam to briefly explain his study plan and his immigration objectives to me.

He started speaking English in a very poor accent. He told me that he had very little money in Egypt and he is only a High School graduate. This means that he had gone to school for only 12 years. But he was very serious to learn English speaking in pure American accent fluently. He wanted to know the business culture, society

And relationship building with American business communities. Then he wants to go back to his country and operate a Home based Call center for Telemarketing in USA. And he wants to achieve his immigration objectives during his legal authorized stay period of one year in USA.

He told me with a broad smile that his total expenses of Course admission and F-1 student Visa cost was just US$950.00 only. He arranged this money from his uncle who also provided an affidavit of support for US$9000.00 only. Before he applied to immigration officer for student Visa, he traveled to a neighboring country to enhance the value of his passport. He said that Blank passports do not impress the interviewing immigration officer at the US embassy.

During his conversation I noticed that he had planed his immigration activities with lot of care and research. He analysis the situation intelligently. He is accurate in defining his immigration targets. He knows what he can do. He planed limited immigration goals. His first semester tuition fee was just US$450.00, which was within his resources.

His arrival cost in USA on student immigration Visa was just US$950.00 only. He intends to go back home within legal stay period of his immigration student Visa.

If we analysis his immigration Aim, we can learn that simple and practical thought process can make your plan workable. You do not have to be ambitious while developing your immigration plan.

I made a guideline plan for him to learn and adjust in business culture of corporate America So that he can develop a good call center with lot of success in Telemarketing for his USA clients. I remember this young man left USA in December 2005. He was speaking English in fluent American accent and had developed deep business relationship with many ready clients who trusted him and were willing to outsource their Telemarketing project in Egypt to his call center.

A poor student had achieved his immigration objectives with hard work and intelligent planning. Those international students who have meager financial resources can follow such Immigration Plans to achieve success in life. Telemarketing projects require understanding of your client business psychology and speaking English in fluent American accent. You can learn both these requirements during your student immigration stay on an ESL course in USA.

You may also develop good personal relationship with your potential Telemarketing customers during your stay in USA. Your large friendship circle with American students will also help you in future Life.

Build your huge assets with good human interpersonal friendly relationship; you will never be poor in Life. Plan your immigration within your resources, you will be always successful. Do what you can easily perform. There is no shortcut to research and hard work. Good Luck to all International Students.

Visit Visa and Marriage to US Citizen for immigration

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:34:00 +0000

This is probably the most common immigration situation and can often lead to the great problems. Any persons entering the US on a visitor visa, or visa waiver, are coming for the purpose of a brief visit, and they intend to return to their country prior to the expiration of their authorized stay in the US. Therefore, if they are really coming to marry a US citizen for immigration purpose and then file for adjustment of status, they are not bona fide visitors for pleasure. As such, they are impliedly, if not specifically, misrepresenting their true intentions when they apply for entry to the United States.

If the US Immigration officer at the port of entry knows that they are not really coming to visit, but rather intend to stay permanently in the US, they very likely could be denied entry and required to return to their home country, where they will have to apply for their immigrant visa. There is also the possibility that the immigration officer could actually place the individual in removal proceedings, which could require them to obtain a waiver if they later wish to return to the US.

Even if the individual enters the US without any difficulty, a problem could still arise at the time that the individual appears for their immigration interview for adjustment of status. Again, if the immigration officer learns that the alien misrepresented their true intention at the time of entry, the officer could require the alien to file for a waiver of inadmissibility, which could be denied in the exercise of discretion of immigration authority.

There is immigration case law that states “in the absence of other adverse factors, an application for adjustment of status as an immediate relative should generally be granted in the exercise of discretion notwithstanding the fact that the applicant entered the United States as a non immigrant with a preconceived intention to remain.” This is particularly true “where substantial equities are present in the case.” However, the Board of Immigration Appeals has also held that “entry into the United States as a non immigrant with a preconceived intention to remain is a serious adverse factor.”

Based on the foregoing, it should be clearly understood that there is always a risk involved when entering the United States for the purpose of marriage to a US citizen and then filing immigration petition for adjustment of status, although in the majority of cases, the application will nonetheless be approved, especially where there are substantial equities and no other adverse factors.

PLAN YOUR IMMIGRATION AT EVERY STAGE

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:44:00 +0000

According to the U.N. Population Division, there are now almost 200 million international migrants.

About 50% of these existing immigrants are illegal OR undocumented. The worldwide immigration trend is increasing day by day. The intending immigrants also do not have good immigration plans to retain their legal status for a longer duration. They normally overstay their Visa period due to many reasons beyond their control. Then these overstayed / illegal immigrants are forced to live under inhumane circumstances for next many years of their life.

Immigration Laws and society do not help illegal immigrants.

80% of the world immigrant’s population is based on financial inspirations. They migrate in pursuit of financial freedom and happiness. Their existing recourses are not enough. They take big risk of their life to do OR die. Sometimes they loose life during their journey of Hope.

But most hardworking immigrants who Plan their immigration with proper research and knowledge of immigration laws and procedures are normally able to achieve their immigration goals successfully. They define their immigration objectives in a very realistic way. Their immigration plan was similar to a good business plan. Their every immigration step is pre planed and anticipated. They know their limitations of resources and set realistic immigration targets to be achieved.

We will be publishing series of Articles about IMMIGRATION PLANS prepared and executed by intelligent and hardworking immigrants to achieve their short OR long term immigration objectives. These samples Immigration plans will help and guide the international immigrant communities to develop their personal immigration plans for their own success.

These series of real world immigration plans are true ground realities. Due to privacy reasons the actual Names of immigrants have been changed. We have tried to explain the immigrants thought process while developing their immigration plans.

The title of our next article will be” Immigration plan of a poor student”

Naturalization Test Questions

noreply@blogger.com (immigrationfreeadvise) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 08:31:00 +0000

US Citizenship and Immigration service Test Questions

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) administer a test to all immigrants applying for citizenship. For years, these questions have been selected from among the FAMOUS list of 100 Questions. How would you do? Many, you will find simple. Others are not so easy. In all cases, the answer US Citizenship and Immigration service wants to hear is also given in Many Study Materials and Guides available in the book shops.