May

16

Obtaining An Immigrant Visa

May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

There are two main kinds of visas: non-immigrant and immigrant. Non-immigrant visas allow a person to come to the United States and live and study and perhaps even work, depending on the type of visa issued. However, these visas are for a specified period. When that period is over, the non-immigrant [...]

May

16

Obtaining a Non-Immigrant Visa

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A non-immigrant visa is permission by the United States government, given to a citizen of a foreign country to enter the United States temporarily. In most instances, a visa is issued by a United States consulate (USC) in a foreign country – generally the country of the applicant’s nationality or citizenship.
On [...]

May

16

Some Common Immigration Questions and Answers

May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

What are the various avenues to obtain lawful permanent residency (PR) in the United States?
Two of the most common methods to obtain PR are through immediate family members who are already citizens or PRs, or through employment. The L-1 category may apply in certain circumstances. (see attached articles) Additionally, you [...]

May

16

New Direct Mail Filing Process for Family Based Immigrant Visa and Adjustment Cases

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On November 19, 2004, the USCIS (former INS) published a new directive ("The Direct Mail Notice.") in the Federal Register. The directive requires most, if not all applicants for FAMILY-BASED immigrant visas in the USA (Adjustment of Status) and related benefits file their applications at a designated centralized address (the "Chicago [...]