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Knowing the worst U.S. cities is one of the best ways to make sure you don’t move to one when you first come to America. There are plenty of ways to measure how successful a city is. Economic growth or economic losses, housing levels, green space, and crime are just a few. The list below is of the 20 most dangerous US cities, calculated by measuring how much major crime there is relative to the number of people who live there. Specifically, this list uses the highest crime rates for six major crimes (murder, assault, robbery, rape, auto theft, and burglary).

By learning which cities are dangerous, you can help discern the worst cities America has in a more general sense. For example, if crime is high, that indicates that people are desperate for money, which suggests that unemployment is high as well. If unemployment is high, then cities do not have a lot of tax revenue coming in, so there is likely to be less green space and parks. Less green space and parks means that property values will not be as high, so neighborhoods may have challenges keeping quality housing around. (more…)

Moving to the United States can be a somewhat intimidating experience. With almost 20,000 different cities, towns, and villages, it can be difficult to decide where to move. Knowing the safest cities in the U.S. is a good place to start. Whether living by yourself or with family, knowing that your home is in an area of low-crime is good for everyone.

The following is a list of the top ten safest U.S. cities. These are the 2010 list, based on the 2009 crime figures that address the top 6 types of crime that impact community safety (those being murder robbery, assault, rape, burglary, and car theft). All but one of the top ten safest cities in America has a population between 75,000 and 85,000, so even if you don’t choose one of these, you have a good indication of a particularly safe size to choose when selecting your new home. (more…)

Just because you’ve been drawn in the green card DV lottery does not guarantee you will receive a visa to the United States. Whether you’ve already been selected in the green card DV lottery or whether you’re just beginning the DV application process, understanding how the green card lottery works and what to do if you’re selected are essential.

What is the Green Card DV Lottery? DV stands for “Diversity Visa,” and is part of a program begun in 1990 that each year gives 50,000 people from dozens of different countries the opportunity to enter the United States and, if they choose, begin the path to naturalized citizenship. The name “Diversity Visa” is given because visas are distributed only to people from countries that have low rates of immigration into the United States. Distributing the 50,000 visas to these countries essentially makes for a more diverse group of immigrants into the United States for each year the lottery is in effect.

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If you are new to the US after leaving loved ones behind in order to call America home; then here are the top 10 things you will certainly need to make life easier nor you are an American resident. Everyone understands that starting fresh in a new country is hard, especially for those with limited knowledge of the language. There are plenty of new customs, life-style choices and a host of other things to discover. It is certainly difficult but with a little forethought and planning the transition to the US way of life doesn’t have to be too stressful.

1. Groundwork: With a bit of luck you will have done at least some initial preparation before leaving your home country as this is especially helpful regarding things like the rules and regulations of the area in which you plan to settle.

2. Exactly Where to Live: This is certainly one of the absolute top 10 must do things when you arrive in America. Decisions concerning the landscape of the city such as an urban metropolis or a country town for example need to be considered. As everyone knows, your home is your castle! If you are planning on staying with friends or family already living in America; then obviously this will influence your decision on where to settle.

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I thought anyone reading this blog should know the Oath of Allegiance - I took this from Wikipedia. The United States Oath of Allegiance (officially referred to as the “Oath of Allegiance,” 8 C.F.R. Part 337 (2008)) is an oath that must be taken by all immigrants who wish to become United States citizens. The first officially recorded Oaths of Allegiance were made on May 30th, 1778 at Valley Forge, during the Revolutionary War.

The current oath is as follows: (more…)

Green cards allow immigrants to have permanent residency in the US but what about naturalization? What’s the difference and why bother getting naturalized? Much of the freedoms and liberties taken for granted in the west are not available in many other countries throughout the world. Winning the green card lottery or being granted permission to reside and work in the US is indeed a privilege taken up by countless immigrants that are happy to call America home. Many of these US permanent residents decide to become US citizens relinquishing their homeland through the process of naturalization.

What’s required to become an American? Firstly immigrants wishing to become citizens of the US must agree to uphold the United States Constitution as well meet the specific responsibilities deemed as all American. By swearing allegiance to these US principals and thereby becoming a naturalized citizen; certain benefits and privileges are granted in return. In fact as a naturalized American citizen you are afforded the same rights as someone that is born in America. (more…)

Everyone would like to start there lives over again. Perhaps you would like to buy a new home or work in a foreign country. Many people would like to become a US resident but do know the basics of applying for a green card or how the process works. As with any other countries there are many rules and regulations as well as qualifications that must be met. Most people who would like to become residents do not know what the requirements are. One little mistake can cost you something big, like the opportunity to live in a prestigious country such as the United States. With rules and regulations becoming tough as time progresses, hiring a green card lawyer is an ideal option.

A person who specializes in immigration and naturalization law will be able to advise you of the best methods to legally be permitted to stay in the US. The person knows about all laws and other information you need to make the process run as smooth as possible with little or no chance of rejection. The main reason most applications are “thrown out” is that the application is not completed correctly or not completed in full. (more…)

Having a citizenship is a privilege granted to US residents. There are many crimes that will void this privilege and lead to deportation. Legal residency is granted if you win the immigration lottery. Once you are a legal resident you are eligible for applying for citizenship after you have been in the US for a specified number of years. When an application for citizenship is received by USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services), a background check of every individual is performed. A person’s criminal record if found can and will void the ability to receive citizenship or revoke it if discovered after citizenship is granted.

There are many crimes that are the list that will cause revocation or denial of citizenship. This decision is based on how serious the crime is. The form provided to apply for citizenship has a section for declaring any crimes or convictions from the past. There are several crimes that will determine whether you become a US citizen or not. (more…)

The Green Card Lottery for 2010 is known as the American Green Card Lottery DV-2012. Applicants who wish to enter can complete the form any time online from October 2, 2010 through November 30 US Eastern time. The actual dates will be specified by the Department of State

Qualifications to Apply There are several requirements that must be met in order to qualify for the Green Card Visa Lottery. The person who is applying must be a resident born in any one of the qualifying countries. If you are from a country that is not eligible but you are married to an individual who is from an eligible country you may qualify using his or her birth country if you both hold visas and come the United States together.

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A new immigration bill, tabled on December 15th 2009 by Representative Luis V. Gutierrez, Democrat of Illinois, seeks to offer pardon to all illegal immigrants in the U.S for a $500 fine and an English language test. The bill, if passed, could have far-reaching consequences on the demographics and politics of America, nay the whole world.

The bill has been pushed by Gutierrez, who is an ardent Democrat and a strong Latino aide of Obama. It remains to be seen as to how the bill goes down with the common man on the streets because if the bill does ever become law, there will be a sudden spurt in the number of people who can legally compete for a job and in these times of joblessness, many people consider the thought a very uncomfortable one.

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