DOES EVERYONE NEED A VISA TO ENTER THE US?
A visa is a travel document showing that a person is authorized to enter (or sometimes, leave) the area for which it was issued. It is also subject to the review and submission by an immigration official at the port and time of entry. The visa is usually initially issued at a U.S. Embassy, Consulate, […]
DOMA AND IMMIGRATION CONSIDERATIONS
The United States Congress passed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in 1996 in order to legally define marriage as “”a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife.” The law was passed specifically to exclude gay marriage. The original intent of the law was to deny federal benefits to gay […]
Re-entry Issues for Legal Permanent Residents of the United States
Many new immigrants to the United States who recently obtained Green Cards are unaware that upon reentering the United States they may encounter difficulties. This article briefly outlines some of the issues that a Legal Permanent Resident (“LPR”) may encounter when attempting to enter the United States with their Green Card. Abandoning Residence: One major […]
GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION VISA PROGRAM
General Skilled Migration (GSM) visas are one of the best opportunities for skilled workers and their families to permanently live and work in Australia, for these visas often do NOT require a job offer from an Australian employer. Instead, the Australian Government created a point system based mostly on the applicant’s qualifications (must have at […]
