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March 24th, 2008 |
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For generations, many people from around the globe have held onto the dream of being able to emigrate from their native country and becoming a United States immigrant. There are many steps in the process to make such a dream a reality and passing the US citizenship test is one of the crucial steps.
According to US immigration law, an immigrant is defined as a person who is desiring to enter a country other than their native homeland, with the intention of eventually becoming a resident permanently and undertaking to live or work, or both, in their new country.
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Further, those who are intending to emigrate from the land of their birth and become an immigrant and eventually a full-fledged citizen of the Unites States are those who want to be able to live inside the borders of the U.S., either for an extensive period of time or permanently.
The US citizenship test is just one part of the process that those who apply for US citizenship must undertake. There is also a rather significant amount of paperwork that must be filed in the application process. A good deal of patience is required as the paperwork works its way through the grind of the plodding government wheels of progress.
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March 21st, 2008 |
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Immigration refers to the movement of people from one country to other. While the movement of people has existed throughout human history at various levels, modern immigration implies long-term, legal, permanent residence in that country. Short-term visitors and tourists are considered non-immigrants. Immigration across national borders in a way that violates the immigration laws of the destination country is termed illegal immigration.
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Under this definition, an illegal immigrant is a foreigner who either illegally crossed an international political border, be it by land, water, or air, or a foreigner who legally entered a country but nevertheless overstays his/her visa in order to live and/or work therein.
Among all the countries, immigrating to the United States of America is consistently one of the most popular choices for overseas nationals wishing to make a new start, further their career, or join family members overseas. With huge cultural diversity and geographical variety, applying for immigration to the USA can provide a wealth of opportunities for potential US immigrants.
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March 19th, 2008 |
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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. The vast majority of applicants will fall into the EB-2 or EB-3 category. Sponsoring foreign workers for permanent residency on the basis of an EB-2 or EB-3 petition generally requires a three step process:
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1.) a Labor Certification
2.) an immigrant visa petition
3.) filing an application to adjust status to that of a permanent resident.
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March 17th, 2008 |
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One of the most frustrating aspects of immigration law is how rapidly procedures change. Those seeking successful immigration often rely on the experience and immigration cases of loved ones to guide them, which is often a very critical mistake. Immigration law changes every month it seems, and it’s all but impossible to maintain current.
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Since immigration law is extremely complex and ever changing, it’s in a person’s best interest to consult with an immigration law attorney. These specialty lawyers are responsible for staying completely up to date on all aspects of federal law, and helping those seeking to immigrate.
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March 14th, 2008 |
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If you have having legal problems and hope to attain immigrant status in the United States, you should seek the services of an immigration law office. The lawyers in these offices have the knowledge and skills to handle cases that deal specifically with immigration regulations.
People want to immigrate to other countries for a wide variety of reasons. The most common are to obtain legal permanent residency or to find work in that country. When you become a legal permanent resident, you are granted a license to stay in the U.S. on a permanent basis, free to live and work as you desire. Getting a license means doing a lot of legal work, however, and an immigration law office is just the place to turn to for help.
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To obtain a permanent residency, you should consult with attorneys that specialize in immigration law. They have training in how to handle cases that involve the laws regulating immigration. The best source of information and guidance in getting permanent residency status is the immigration law office. You can ask for advice about eligibility requirements and other rules and regulations governing the application for permanent residence. After receiving advice from the law office, you will know what route to take to get where you want to go in terms of residency.
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March 13th, 2008 |
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Applying for a US Permanent Residency card (or Green Card) is an important step for immigrants seeking to live and work in the United States.
Green Cards are issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), who has set instructions and filing fees that must be followed stringently—otherwise, your application may be denied or delayed.
Below are some tips on how to avoid the most common mistakes that result in a Green Card application being delayed or denied.
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March 12th, 2008 |
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All over the world people are trying to move away from their country and seek another place where they think it will be better for them. The reasons for relocation are various. They can be of political or economical nature or just because they do not want to live there anymore. Whatever the reasons, people do emigrate from their countries daily and they can do it either legally or illegally.
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The future of the people that try to do this illegally is very grim. The US is the most likely target and their means to discover illegal immigrants are getting better every year. Why would you risk being submitted to a very unpleasant process like being arrested, deported or who knows what else? There is a better way to do this and stay there for as long as you can.
The legal way for this is by taking an immigration test. This option is available for everyone, but you should keep watch for anyone who is pretending to help you, when in fact they are only after your money. The best place to start looking for information about an immigration test is the internet. For this keep in mind a very easy to remember address: immigrationtest.org.
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March 5th, 2008 |
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The DV 2010 will be taking place this year. MyUSGreenCard.com will be accepting applications for the DV 2010 in order to submit all applications on time.
The US government will be accepting completed applications from October 3, 2008 through December 2, 2008. Allow MyUSGreenCard to help you prepare your applications and make sure you have completed all the nessecary requirements.
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The U.S. Government will release the exact dates during the month of October 2008. No paper entries will be accepted for the DV 2010. This means all applications must be submitted electronically in order to be submitted. (more…)
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February 24th, 2008 |
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The complexity of the process is one of the reasons that using a registered migration agent or immigration lawyer is a good idea. These professionals are trained and qualified to manage the visa pathway process from beginning to end.
Planning:
* Decide what visa suits your circumstances;
* Ensure you meet relevant conditions of the visa at the time of application, time of grant and throughout the permanent residency period;
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* Research or obtain advice about your suitability to meet mandatory criteria of the visa;
* Decide your immigration timeline and have realistic expectations about the turnaround time for a visa grant before the authorities.
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January 14th, 2008 |
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Cultures differ in how they communicate, how they use their time, and how they view themselves in terms of empowerment and decision making. These differences are likely to become apparent in business sessions with people from other countries. There has been considerable research done by anthropologists, psychologists and businesspeople on what these differences are and how we can learn to work effectively within other cultures, as will be described in this chapter.
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The main variables we will discuss are selected from the research of Edward Hall, Florence Kluckhohn, F.L. Strodtbeck, and Geert Hofestede.
Many business people are not prepared for some of the basic differences that they will experience when working with other cultures. Both businesswomen and businessmen will experience many culturally differing styles, mannerisms, and behaviors, and women in particular frequently find themselves wondering whether certain behaviors they are observing are culturally related or are related specifically to their gender. It is important to understand that these differences do exist, to learn to identify these differences, and to develop strategies to cope with them. There are many dimensions of cultural differences, and many which are unique to each country. This chapter will summarize some of the more common cultural differences that you may encounter in business, including variations in:
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