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December 27th, 2007 |
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Immigration laws are constantly changing and can be confusing to negotiate all of the legal hurdles to accomplish your goals. Individuals, families and employers are constantly seeking solutions to the ever-changing and confusion immigration legal system. Hiring the right immigration attorney can help ease the pain of the process, simplify the system and achieve the best results for you, your company or family.
How Can an Immigration Lawyer Help You?
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1. Analyze the facts of your case thoroughly
2. Explain all the options for which you may be eligible
3. Recommend the best ways for you to obtain legal status
4. Complete and submit your applications properly
5. Stay current on the new laws that affect you
6. Avoid delays and problems with your case whenever possible
7. Discuss the status of your case with you
8. Speak for you in discussions with the Department of Homeland Security or represent you in court
9. File necessary appeals and waivers
10. Utilize the system to your advantage because he or she has the experience to do so
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December 26th, 2007 |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) tests the English language skills of non-native students who want to study or work in countries where English is the language of communication. It is an exam developed by ETS (Educational Testing Service). More than 6,000 institutions and agencies in 110 countries rely on TOEFL scores to select students with the English skills needed to succeed.
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TOEFL tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: speaking, listening, reading and writing. There are three versions of the TOEFL: paper-based, computer-based (CBT) and internet-based (iBT). The majority of test centers now use the Internet Based TOEFL (iBT).
Paper-Based & Computer-Based TOEFL The computer-based TOEFL (CBT) was introduced in 1998. Its format is very similar to that of the original paper-based test. In areas where the computer-based test is not available, the paper-based test is used. Remember that you cannot change your answers in the first two sections of the CBT after you have confirmed them on the computer. There are more “types” of questions in the CBT, such as clicking on a phrase and looking at a diagram. Before you start the CBT you will take a tutorial which shows you how to answer the questions properly. The total time you will spend taking the paper-based test is 2.5 hours. The CBT takes approximately 4 hours (including tutorials).
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December 20th, 2007 |
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The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a test of English language proficiency, developed by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate. Today IELTS is accepted as evidence of a prospective student’s level of English by most universities in English speaking countries.
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There are two different IELTS tests that you can do: Academic and General. But this test is usually taken for university admissions. IELTS is not just a test that you can pass or fail. Your English proficiency skills are reported according to a scale from bands one to nine.
Tests and tasks conducted have been designed keeping in view the general interests of the educated people, so the person taking the test needs not to do any specialist courses. The test contains four parts – Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
The reading component of the IELTS test
The IELTS reading test duration is one hour. During this time the candidate has to read three texts of between 500 and 900 words each. The texts and questions increase in difficulty. He has to answer 40 questions within the time limit of 60 minutes. Most students find it difficult to complete the whole paper, so it is important for candidates to be completely prepared for all the tests.
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December 19th, 2007 |
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Naturalization is the act whereby an individual voluntarily and actively acquires citizenship, which is not his or her citizenship at birth. Naturalization is mostly common among migrants who have immigrated to a country and have willingly chosen to become a citizen of that country after meeting specific requirements.
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The basic requirements for naturalization are full-time residency for a minimum period as required by the law, and a pledge to uphold that country’s laws. In the United States, the Congress has the authority to prescribe a uniform rule of naturalization that is overseen by state courts. State court refers to any court of law having common-law jurisdiction and a clerk and seal.
Until 1952, the Naturalization Acts allowed only white persons to become naturalized as citizens of the United States. The initial parameters on naturalization were however set by the Naturalization Act of 1795 as ‘free, white persons’ who have been resident for five years or more. The period of five years was extended to fourteen years in the Naturalization Act of 1798, a part of the Alien and Sedition Acts. However, this was canceled in 1802.
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December 17th, 2007 |
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A visa is a primary requirement of a foreign national who is not a citizen of one of the twenty-seven coutries included in the Visa Waiver Program, not a citizen of Bermuda or Canada or anyone who has past criminal record, and wants to enter the United States.
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There are mainly two types of visas namely: nonimmigrant and immigrant visa. A nonimmigrant visa is for temporary visits like business trips, work, tourism or studying while an immigrant visa is designed for people who want to obtain permanent residency in the United States without any time limitation.
Other Types of Visas
K Visas for Immediate Relatives
These are for people who have the intent to immigrate in the United States whereby the U.S. citizen will apply for a K temporary visa for the spouse or fiancee and unmarried children of spouse or fiancee. It should also be noted that same sex partners of U.S. citizens are not recognized by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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December 13th, 2007 |
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Do you have any plan to pursue your further education abroad? Will you need English for your career or your education? If so, you may wish to investigate your options for learning, or improving, your English skills.
The TOEFL Test: TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language) is a test used by many colleges, universities, government agencies and exchange and scholarship programs in the US, UK and Canada as a means of evaluating the language skills of a person whose first language is not English.
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You can find TOEFL study guides easily online with other recommended resources listed. You may be able to access some of the sample tests and prepare with personal study. Or you may look for a class with an instructor to help you prepare for the test.
ESL Classes: ESL classes are a common means for students to learn English with group of classmates. These can be in the form of an evening class with various individuals attending or may be part of a college program during the day.
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December 12th, 2007 |
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U.S. employers wishing to sponsor a foreign national for permanent residency face the daunting task of navigating through the treacherous waters of U.S. immigration laws. This article seeks to provide employers with a basic outline of the process.
EMPLOYMENT BASED IMMIGRATION
A U.S. employer may sponsor a foreign national who is abroad or currently in the U.S. under their employ for permanent residency (colloquially known as a “greencard.”) through an employment based immigrant petition.
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There are 5 categories or preferences within the Employment Based (EB) system, e.g. EB-1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. The vast majority of applicants will likely fall into the EB-2 or EB-3 category. EB-1 petitions involve foreign nationals of extraordinary ability, multi-national executives and managers, and outstanding researchers or professors. EB- 4 and 5 pertain to certain special immigrants and investors respectively.
Generally, EB-2 and EB-3 Petitions require a labor certification from the Department of Labor and a job offer. Workers hoping for permanent residency on the basis of an EB-2 or EB-3 petition must generally undergo a three step process.
STEP 1 - THE LABOR CERTIFICATION
A Labor Certification is a determination made by the Department of Labor that there are no U.S. workers who are qualified and available for a position in which a U.S. employer seeks a foreign worker. To receive such a determination, an employer must show valid recruitment for a prescribed period of time and demonstrate that there are still no qualified and available U.S. workers to fill that position. The Department of Labor then issues a ruling on the application. The application for labor certification is called PERM (Program Electronic Review Management).
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December 11th, 2007 |
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To marry someone out of the country of origin one needs to have or get a visa. In plain simple words, visa means a permit or a pass to entry another country.
People who can marry out of the country can be either locals or foreigner living or working in another country and religious officials. However, American diplomats and consular offices cannot perform marriages.
The K1 visa is applicable for fiancée. In clearer terms K-1 visa is a United States nonimmigrant visa benefiting fiancés and fiancées of US citizen petitioners.
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It has been said that those marriages which have been legally accepted and performed abroad, are also valid in the United States. The embassy or the information bureau of a tourist from another country is the best source of information about a marriage that has taken place in that country.
According to the Immigration department, every year, there are thousands of American citizens who marry foreign born person. A petition is then obtained for them for residence in the United States. According to the law of the country, the spouses of the citizens become the immediate relatives. That is the reason they are excluded from all numerical quota limitations. There are unlimited Green Cards which are available to foreign nationals who marry United States citizens.
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December 11th, 2007 |
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To improve your English, we recommend you practice all the key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening in English. In this article we will focus on improving your reading skills in English.
Practicing reading in English will help improve your understanding of English,knowledge of English vocabulary/phrases and understanding of English grammar.
Reading does not need to be boring. Below we look at ways of improving your reading skills in English - and we link to some top websites so you have instant access to authentic and interesting English reading material.
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Newspaper articles are sometime difficult because they often use slang, idiom or specific cultural expressions which will be difficult for a low level learner to understand. For example, a couple of recent newspaper stories began: ‘How Leonardo DiCaprio scored big with Scorsese’(was immediately popular with) and ‘Iraq policy has lead to Blair’s downfall’ (decline in power, popularity or status.) (more…)
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December 7th, 2007 |
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The US Diversity Visa Program, the DV-2009 closed at noon on December 2, 2007.
However, you can start prparing for the DV 2010. Start early by collecting the necessary information to enter the green card lottery. Winners may receive the right to live and work in the United States of America.
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Online entry will be available during the registration which will be on approximately October 3, 2008 and ending on approximately December 2, 2008. Exact dates will be released by the U.S. Government during September 2008.
Check back on www.myusgreencard.com for updates.
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