27 January

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3 Possible Reasons a U.S. Immigrant May Be Deported

There are various reasons as to why an immigrant residing in the US may be deported. These reasons apply to green-card holders too. Deportations involve sending an immigrant back to their home country. The most prominent reason for sending an immigrant back to their home country is an illegal status. If an individual is living in the US without valid documentation, they are most likely to be deported. Even as a legal resident you can be deported in the following circumstances: Failure to Meet the Terms of the Visa and Maintain Legal Status People living in the country as a non-immigrant are...

22 January

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Understanding Family-Based Immigration

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Are you interested in bringing family members into the USA? If yes, you’ll need to understand how family-based immigration works. In order live and work in the USA, your family member will need to attain permanent resident status. They can get this through an immigrant visa or a green card. Petitioners and beneficiaries Every family-based immigration form will list two main parties, the petitioner (you) and the beneficiary (your family member). To become a petitioner, you’ll need to be a US citizen or an LPR (lawful permanent resident). The petitioner will sponsor the green card and beneficiary will wait for it....

19 January

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5 Signs You Need a Real Estate Lawyer

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While most of us would agree that having a lawyer by our side definitely makes for easy sailing through real estate deals, there are some who believe they’re better off on their own. However navigating a real estate transaction by yourself can cost you heavily if you don’t have a lawyer to crosscheck the contracts and secure your best interests. If you’re attempting to seal real estate deals on your own and finding it rather difficult, here are 5 signs you need a real estate lawyer: You’re Dealing With Commercial Real Estate Residential real estate transactions can be complicated but commercial real...

15 January

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How To Become Eligible For A Green Card As A VAWA Self-Petitioner

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The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is U.S. legislation drafted to combat violence against women. It aims to protect women who suffer from domestic and dating abuse and improve criminal justice. Under this federal legislation, one may obtain legal permanent residency (Green Card) in the U.S. if they were the victim of battery committed by a U.S. citizen. The citizen could be their spouse, former spouse, parent, child, or a lawful permanent resident (LPR) parent or spouse. It’s possible to file a self-petition under VAWA for Amerasian, Special Immigrant (Form I-360), or Widow (er) without the consent of your abusive family member. If the...

12 January

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Personal Injury 101: Who Pays In a Hit and Run Accident?

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It’s just another night and you’re driving home after a long day at work. You’re driving within the speed limit but the car behind you definitely isn’t. It’s traveling incredibly fast; so fast that the driver happens to lose control. The car sharply turns in, hitting your car and sending you crashing into the wall. You’re shaken but conscious. You look around to see if anyone else got hurt and that’s when you realize that the vehicle that hit you is nowhere to be seen. It’ll take a few moments for you to settle down but it will soon dawn on you...

10 January

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U.S. Work Visas: Different Types and Eligibility Requirements

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A visa is a document authorizing you to gain admittance into the United States. If you wish to visit, work, or immigrate to the country, you’ll need to obtain a U.S. visa first. Note that your entry into the U.S. is not guaranteed by a visa. However, it does indicate to a U.S. Consulate or Embassy officer that you’re eligible to seek entry into the U.S. for a specific purpose. Foreign nationals wanting to work legally in the U.S. can apply for different types of work visas that suit them. The most common types are green cards, temporary work visas, and...

04 January

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U.S. Deportation Process: What You Should Know

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There has been a rise in United States deportation cases in the last 2 decades; nearly 5.4 million people were deported from the U.S. to their countries of origin. Some might say that there is an urgent need for immigration law reform in the country. For immigrants it’s especially important to be educated about what to do in case they face deportation. To be able to stay in the country, know your rights and the deportation program of the state you live in. Possible Reasons For Deportation From the U.S. There are a number of reasons why an immigrant may be at risk of...

28 December

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Different Categories of American

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The land of the free and home of the brave! Unsurprisingly, there are millions of people who want to obtain US citizenship. Each year, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) receives as many as 6 million immigration applications from all over the globe. There are three main ways to legally become a US citizen. Born in the US Children who are either born in the US or in one of its territories get automatic US citizenship—most of the time. As per the Title 8 of the US Code (Aliens and Nationality) children born to foreign government officials, like diplomats, will not receive automatic US citizenship...

27 November

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Apply For Visa To Become An American Citizen

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Thousands of people file to become US citizens every year yet very few people make it. If you want to be in the list of the lucky ones, see this informative infographic. ...

19 November

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Eligibility and Benefits Of Refugee Status

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Every year the USA accepts thousands of refugees. To be considered a refugee, you need to be born outside the US and seek protection from the extreme persecution you’ve suffered due to your religion, race, nationality, belonging to a specific group or holding certain political views. Persecution refers to horrific situations such as imprisonment, torture, political turmoil, genocide, etc. People that qualify for refugee status can enter and live legally in the USA; they also have paths to citizenship. Eligibility for Refugee Status In order to be officially classified as a refugee, the USCIS has to assess whether you qualify for refugee status and...

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