WAIVERS: For Diversity Visa Applicants Unlawfully Present in the US
Generally speaking, if a visa applicant is ineligible or denied for criminal or related grounds, the applicant may apply for a waiver of the law that is preventing the applicant from being eligible for the visa. Not all grounds of ineligibility qualify for the opportunity for a waiver. This short article will specifically focus on […]
EB-5 Investment Visa Program
There are many different immigration visas that allow a person to immigrate to the United States. One of these visas, the EB-5 Visa allows a person to invest in specific areas of the US economy, and thus obtain permanent residency. The program was originally created to stimulate the economy, and allow for more immigration to […]
DIVERSITY LOTTERY
The Diversity Lottery is a Green Card program created by the United States Government. Under the current rules of this program, 55,000 Green Cards are made available on an annual basis through a lottery system. However, the Diversity Lottery is not open to all people in the world. Rather, it is only open to people […]
CHILD STATUS PROTECTION ACT FOR DIVERSITY VISAS
In regards to Diversity Visas, the general rule is that a person who is 21 years old or above cannot receive derivative status from his/her parent who is Diversity Visa lottery winner for the applicable year. Therefore, this person is considered to be “aged out” and cannot be included with his/her parents’ application for a […]
IMMIGRANT VISAS, THE MEDICAL EXAM AND HIV/AIDS
Almost every immigrant visa applicant will have to take, and pass, a medical exam in their country of residence in order to qualify for their respective immigrant visa. The medical examination will include a medical history review, physical examination, chest X-ray and blood tests for syphilis. The physical examination will, at a minimum, include an […]
PRESIDENT OBAMA’S EXEMPTION FOR YOUNGER ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
Under a new exemption granted recently by President Obama’s administration, young “illegal immigrants” will be able to avoid deportation from the United States. Generally speaking, the plan allows for qualified immigrants to apply for a work permit which is valid for two years, and has no limit on the allowed renewals. The qualified immigrants will […]
The Rise of Administrative Processing Another Impact of Terrorism
It is amazing and terrifying to witness how a small minority can have a major impact on a large majority. A single village thief can cause an entire village to distrust their neighbors, or news about a single murderer can cause an entire community to stay in their homes (where they feel safe) instead of […]
US Government’s Attempt at Immigration Reform
An immigration reform bill was sent to the Senate this week, and became the focus of attention local media, until reaching its final form and becoming a formal law. It’s easy to ignore Washington DC activities; literally far removed, bitter and unpleasant arguments and animosity, verbose and dull proposals coverage, disinformation, confusing spin/s, compromises, watered-down […]
STUDENT VISAS
A visa is travel document which allowing entry or departure into / from the area for which it was issued. It can be reviewed by immigration officials at the port and time of entry. United States authorities usually and initially issue visas at their overseas Embassies, Consulates, Missions or through entities officially authorized to do […]
Overview: State of Arizona v. United States
On April 2010, the law SB 1070 also known as “Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act”, designed to curb illegal immigration into the United States, and specifically into Arizona, was issued and signed by the governor of Arizona. The stated legislative intent behind SB 1070 was forcing illegal immigrants to leave the United […]
