You Are New in the USA? You Cannot Live Without...
A Social Security Number is essential in the United States. You usually need it to obtain a driver's license, to register for Health Insurance and for many other purposes. If you are not a US citizen or a Green Card holder, you have to meet certain requirements to obtain one. In general, you have to be able to show that you are authorized to work in the United States. Let's assume you have a work visa. Let's say you have an L-1 visa. You obtained it from the US Consulate, you entered the United States on the airplane, you filled out a white I-94 card and it is now stapled into your passport. That will be sufficient for you to obtain a Social Security Number. Same with the, let's say, H-1B visa which...
Introduced in 1986, the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) is a United States government initiative which aims to make the lives of visitors to the United States as easy as possible. In a nutshell, the VWP allows members of certain countries unfettered access to the US for the reasons of tourism or business for up to 90 days without having to apply for a visa. The VWP has been very successful at improving tourism within the United States, as well as reducing the barriers to entry that many people complained about prior to their introduction. Unlike the United States green card or citizenship via naturalization, the privileges offered by the Visa Waiver Program are temporary, and expire after 90 days (roughly...
The United States Embassy deny visa applications for a myriad of reasons based on their own finding and the documents submitted from the visa applicant. US consular officers are charged with reviewing relevant documents, investigate the person's background, and conduct a personal interview to evaluate whether that individual is eligible for the visa. When an immigrant visa is denied the applicant is issued a 221(g) or "blue sheet" indicating the evidence submitted was insufficient. Visa denial is basically due to the requirements of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Section 214(b), wherein the applicant did not have meaningful evidence of strong ties to a residence abroad to...
Nothing pleases a desperate man than an easy way out. However, you should be forewarned as James Handley Chase wrote; 'come easy, go easy'. So as easy a payday loan might be, it could easily vanish if you do not spend it well. What is the meaning of easy payday loans? These are loan products, or credit facilities, or services offered by financial institutions, which are specializing in such cash advances at cost. The cost is high which is obviously higher than those interest rates offered by banks. Easy payday loans should be well understood as cash advances that will be repaid in full when you are next paid by your regular payer or employer. Easy payday loans are short-term advances available to...
The Best Visa Services in Vietnam
I/. Huong Viet is one of leading travel agents in Vietnam providing all types of Visa services including: 1- Visa upon arrival service Our cost below excludes the stamp fee of about US$ 25, which will be submitted directly to the Custom at the airport. * Pricing Sheet: A. Normal Process within 3 - 5 days: - Group of 1 - 2 persons: Its cost is US$ 20/person - Group of 3 - 5 persons: Its cost is US$ 18/person - Group of 6 - 9 persons: Its cost is US$ 16/person - Group of 10 & upwards: Its cost is US$ 15/person B. Urgent Process within 1 - 2 days: - Group of 1 - 2 persons: Its cost is US$ 25/person - Group of 3 - 5 persons: Its cost is US$ 22/person - Group of 6 - 9 persons...
Thailand Visa
n this article, we have chosen the outstanding Thai Visas that foreigners take an interest particularly. 1. One Year Multiple Entry Non Immigrant Visa This one year visa will allow you to stay 90 days for each entry, with in the One Year Period. If you would like to stay in Thailand for longer than 90 days then you will only have to do go cross the border or leave Thailand and come back to renew your 90 days Visa. It is not difficult to extend your stay, you just cross the border and when the Immigration officer proves your visa in your passport. They will automatically stamp a visa in the passport. That means your visa has been already extended. You may travel in Thailand's neighbouring countries...
K3 Visa Process - Do the National Visa Center's...
Many bi-national couples become bewildered by the US visa process as there are many different categories to choose from. This article is primarily focused on the United States K-3 visa and the recent announcement that certain K-3 visa files will be summarily closed upon receipt by the National Visa Center. The following is quoted from a recent US State Department Notice: "Important Notice: Effective February 1st, 2010, when both the I-129F petition for a non immigrant K visa and the I-130 petition for an IR-1 (or CR-1) spouse of a U.S. citizen visa have been approved by USCIS and sent to the National Visa Center (NVC), the availability as well as the need for a non immigrant K-3 visa ends. If the...
The H1-B visa is the most common and the sought after non - immigrant visa which is obtained by many foreign skilled migrants to work in the United States. Being a non - immigrant visa, it permits a migrant to reside in the United States for a particular period of time only. This poses a problem, especially when the migrants are trying to apply for immigration and seeking sponsorship might pose to be a big problem. For such migrants, the EB-5 visa can be considered as one of the better options. With the migrant already living in the United States for quite sometime, it makes it easier for him to invest. He would already be having an understanding of the functioning of the economy of the United...
Cancellation of Removal for Permanent Residents
Permanent residents are foreign nationals who have been granted permission to stay in the U.S. by the U.S. government for the rest of their lives. However, since they are not citizens and since the U.S. constitution gives Congress the power over immigration there are many ways for a permanent resident to lose their status. One of the most common ways is to commit or be convicted of some sort of criminal offense. After the permanent resident serves his or her time the U.S. government may seek to deport or, as it’s called now, remove that individual. In the past there were a variety of ways to overcome deportation proceedings. However, absent a claim at asylum or something similar most permanent...
How to Obtain a Chinese Visa - What Every US...
Americans visiting China must abide by strict rules when it comes to travel regulations. Heightened border security means that those without proper documentation will be denied access to international flights. In addition to a U.S. passport, tourists must also obtain a Chinese visa for travel to China. Regulations differ depending upon the nature of the trip (business versus pleasure.) To obtain a Chinese visa, both business and pleasure travelers must possess: * A valid U.S. passport. Every international traveler, including travelers to China, must own a valid U.S. passport. All information must be correct and current. The passport must have at least six months of validity left. In other words...
How to Prepare For China Business Trips More...
Different Goals mean different trip preparations Obviously, each China business trip can have different goals that require a different kind of preparation. Very likely, your first trip and second trip will be different. Typically, a first trip is to evaluate several factories that will narrow your list to a few that you will consider partnering with after further study. Goal 1 Visiting new suppliers for the first time for a detailed evaluation These are probably suppliers that you have met during one of the Chinese Trade Fairs or suppliers that you made preliminary contact with from home. Naturally, you will want to spend plenty of time evaluating these suppliers to be sure they can comply with your...
What Business Travelers Should Know About a...
For the business traveler that needs a visa to China frequently and on a regular basis, applying for a single entry China travel visa means unnecessary expense and stress. Thanks to the multiple entry option, business travelers are finding the entire process of obtaining a visa to China far easier. Now, a single application process with a slightly higher fee gives access to the country for 180 days after the date of issue. What Is A Multiple Entry China Travel Visa This option is only available to business and corporate individuals who have held a visa to China prior to the multiple entry application. With it, visitors can enter the country multiple times prior to the 180-day deadline and can stay...
In this article I am discussing about application forms at the time when you are applying for visa. If you are applying for a United States visa, Green Card, citizenship, passport, or just need to renew your Green Card, it is crucial to file your application with the most current form. Applications submitted on an expired or outdated form may result in denial of your application. U.S. Immigration Support offers the latest U.S. immigration forms for instant download. Here I discus some application forms. Form AR-11 is used to report an individual’s change of address in the United States. Form AR-11 must be completed by non-U.S. citizens within 10 days of change of...
Successful Business in Thailand - What Does it...
What do most successful Western business owners in Thailand have in common? Well they have many things in common but the three most glaring and obvious are discipline, patience and the ability to network with people efficiently. Possessing these three skills could be be called common knowledge for any business owner around the world but it's in even higher demand in Thailand. Business in Thailand requires these things from a man, without them success is a long shot. Why is this and what's so important about discipline in Thailand? Discipline is an absolute desire to get things done and to complete a mission without comprise. The intoxicating snares that life in Bangkok or anywhere in Thailand has to...
A Guide to Doing Business With China - 3 -...
The main characteristic about business in China is that it's relationship driven, this means that in China you have to develop a relationship before you do business, whereas in western cultures you often do a transaction and then develop a relationship. There are certain characteristics about relationships in China otherwise known as guanxi, first of all they tend to be reciprocal in nature, so if someone grants you a favour, you should grant one back, also when you maintain relationships in China, you have to pay attention to other aspects such as whether the Chinese side looses faith and that's going to damage a relationship. You also need to pay attention to hierarchy as this is another aspect...
Free Immigration Lawyer - Free Advice on the Net
You can get a free immigration lawyer on the net who gives you free advice on immigration matters. You can also fill up the free application form given on the website, for a free assessment of your candidature, for migration in a specific category. You do not have to pay a single penny for this service. It is also very important that you choose your online immigration lawyer after taking an interview of as many lawyers as you possibly can. You should not file your application unless you find the perfect attorney to handle your case. Selection Of A Lawyer Depends On You It is not necessary for you to appoint only a free immigration lawyer giving you free advice if you do not find his services up to...
H-1B Visa Tips to Prepare For the April 1, 2010...
Now that the Fiscal Year 2010 H-1B cap subject visa quota has been filled (as of December 21, 2009), it is time to focus on H-1B cap-subject visa filings for Fiscal Year 2011, which will start being accepted by USCIS on April 1, 2010. If you are thinking of filing an H-1b visa application on April 1, 2010, now is the time to get started with the process. Please see below for some common tips in preparing to file an H-1b visa application. Tip #1 - You must have a job offer: If you do not already have a job offer for a position that meets the H-1b visa requirements, you must find one before filing your application. You cannot submit an H-1b visa application without the sponsorship of an employer who...
How to Find a Place to Live in Australia -...
If you're a new migrant to Australia, you're probably looking for a flat or house to live in. Most capital cities have competitive rental and housing markets and it can take some time to find exactly what you're looking for. If you are looking to purchase a home, you'll be in for even more fun. When choosing temporary accommodation for your first few weeks in Australia, try to select a place where you will be able to extend your time easily if you need to. It could take you a month or more to find a rental and you should be prepared for this. If you are coming to work on an employer sponsored migration visa, ask your company to help you choose an executive rental. Most companies are happy to help...
Darwin has a history of cyclonic weather, being so close to the equator, this is not surprising. Although thankfully, most tropical cyclones pass them by, occasionally, a nasty twist of fate, takes a hand. The area has been subjected to devastating cyclones in 1897, 1939 and 1974. The most damaging being 1974, by Cyclone Tracy, mainly because of the increase in population and buildings. Having been subjected to several previous 'cyclone watches' in the weeks leading up to Cyclone Tracy. In true 'territorian' fashion, the fact that Tracy was several hundred kilometers to their northwest, the cyclone watch was not taken too seriously by most of the population. They went about their normal Christmas...
Have you ever thought about the meaning of your days? Each day can have a symbolic meaning. For example, Wednesday may be Hump Day. It's when the production reports go out and the new international orders for the past week get processed....one you get past Hump Day, the rest of the week is downhill. Sunday means rest, or maybe Saturday. Friday is Date Night. Thursday is Laundry.. and so on. It's different for everybody. The day has about as much meaning as you put into it. So how do you make your days mean something? You make them count by putting meaning into them. And to put meaning into them you have to know what you're putting first on that day. Establish the priorities of the day. Think of it...
Getting your PR – A Guide for International...
If you are studying in Australia, it is important to ensure that your qualification will be suitable for skills assessment – preferably in a 60-point occupation. Below are some tips for selecting a course which gives you a good chance of passing assessment in the most common 60-point occupations 1. Accounting – 60 Points, MODL, CSL (if 7 min in IELTS) If you wish to pass assessment as an accountant, you will need a degree, masters or graduate diploma which covers at least 9 of the 12 core accounting subjects. The core accounting subjects cover topics such as accounting theory, financial accounting, cost and management accounting, auditing etc, but also more general topics such as business law...
ACT Reopens Sponsorship For Australian Skilled...
The ACT reopened nomination under the skilled sponsored program on 31 August. The skilled sponsored program results in a permanent visa for applicants, and is currently processed at the highest level of priority of any general skilled visa. Applicants must have an occupation on the lists of occupations in demand, and apply to the state or territory for nomination. The ACT has not accepted applications for nomination under this program since July 2009, and so the announcement is a significant boon to people who are wishing to migrate under the general skilled program. There are some significant changes: - Most occupations now require a higher level of English for sponsorship - most require at least 7...
This visa is suitable for people with all or most relatives settled in Australia. To complete your Australian visa application, you would need to be sponsored by an eligible relative. That may be your brother, sister, parent (step-parents are included), or relative's eligible spouse who are already Australian citizens, permanent residents or are eligible New Zealand citizens. The benefits for this family visa is similar to those of Australian parent visas, you will be able to work and study in Australia. You will also be eligible to receive subsidised healthcare in the form of Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. After the recommended amount of waiting period, you may gain access to...
Migration Issue in Western Australia
Just until recently, Australia has become a major migration destination in the region. The country is experiencing gradual economic improvement for several years now, making it a great magnet for people looking for job opportunities abroad. Some of these enthusiastic immigrants are talented Filipinos hoping to find green pastures in Australia, as well as citizens from neighboring Asian countries. These working visa holders would often want to know the best place to move into. By its sheer size as a country, Australia can actually provide many options. Eager immigrants may want to determine first which region of Australia offers the best chance of providing you a stable and financially satisfying...
Admission 2010-2011 Academic Year
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Migrate to Canada
Canada, a dream country for millions across the world, attracts thousands of people to reside forever. It's a reality that roughly thousands of individuals, migrate to Canada each year enduringly inhabit as people of Canada since Canada grants all the necessities and joys of living that an individual can imagine of. It is like a dream come true for millions across the world. To provide these thousands of individuals to obtain an official position in Canada, the visa offices have drastically augmented to conduct the complete lawful official procedure and make the immigration process easier. But why are so many people attracted to this country of maple leaf and what has Canada to offer these people...
Singapore Custom Registration
Singapore with its central location and physical connectivity and its reputation as a trading hub, has gathered a critical mass of trading companies of various sizes operating across diverse industries. Government has implemented several measures and has deployed IT resources to facilitate quick and hassle free trading activities. Singapore companies engaged in trading activities have to fulfill certain obligations in order to fully tap the full potential of such facilities. For instance, an import/export permit is required for the import/export of all goods into/out of Singapore. In Singapore, this documentation is managed via a nationwide electronic system known as Tradenet. Permit applications...
Based on the immigration laws in Finland, a work permit is not recognised as authorisation for employment. Perspective employment in Finland is used as authorised residency instead and if you are intending to seek residence in Finland you have to understand that residency permits are issued on a temporary and permanent basis see . You will have needed to reside in Finland for 6 years without interruption in order to acquire full Finnish citizenship. Short periods of being out of the country are not counted as long as they are not long enough to be considered to be prolonged periods where you are out of Finland for large periods of time. It seems that depending on your reasons for entering...
Visa and Residency Requirements to Retire in...
This is one of the first questions asked by someone considering retirement in the Philippines. The Philippines is very visitor friendly, and permits a citizen of just about any country to enter the country and stay for 21 days without a visa. For those intending to stay longer, in particular those intent on semi or full time retirement in the country, the following 3 options are available. 1. The Special Resident Retiree Visa (SSRV) Although not widely known, the Philippines has a foreign retiree program. It is called the Special Resident Retiree Visa (SSRV) program. It entitles the holder to multiple-entry privileges with the option to reside permanently in the Philippines. The younger you are...
How To Select an Audio Conferencing Service...
There are around ten audio conferencing service providers in the Australian market, three years ago there was a great deal of difference between them. Now it is not so easy to spot the difference. The following looks at the main areas to consider when selecting a conferencing service provider. Conferencing Service Provider = CSP Product Suite Most conference calls now take place using on-demand services because it is the most convenient and cheapest way to meet. All CSPs provide this. There are some small differences between providers but they are so small that 99% of users will be able to use any service. They are pretty much interchangeable. CSPs all have long lists of features but the reality is...
American Immigration is complex area of law because it is driven by statute which are periodically subject to sweeping changes. This piece will briefly look at how a proposed rule may have an impact upon those seeking a K-1, K-2, K-3, or K-4 visa. It has come to this author's attention that there is a proposed rule that originated at the Department of State which would increase the fees for Consular processing of United States dual intent non-immigrant K visas. If the proposed rule is adopted then anyone who makes an application for a visa interview at a United States Embassy or Consulate abroad will need to pay three hundred and fifty US dollars. At present, the price of this same service is $131...
I have travelled many continents, made many friends and seen many things not common. What I have discovered is that the trendy things that are popular among the fad-beset western world (of which I am a product), have very little worth and are of no lasting benefit to the majority of people in the world. What does make a difference to people is what is un-corrupt and true. I share a handful of these for you to ponder. 1. Servant Leadership The root of any problem within a group or organization is a problem of leadership. We have all experienced poor leadership and can describe its traits, but how do you describe good leadership. Well, Jesus held the key when he said, "Whoever wishes to become great...
The growth in use of teleseminars is astonishing but how do you ensure that yours will be a success? This article is the result of 13 years experience in running teleconferencing services. 1 - Practice Everything You have one chance to get it right so do everything possible to ensure that your teleseminar goes smoothly. Practice everything you can in your control and prepare for the things you cannot control. The Presentation Most presentations are done this way - because it works. Tell them what you are going to tell them Tell them - this is the body of your presentation Tell them what you just told them - summarize your presentation Call to action - what they should do about it, how to buy, sign...
Starting Your Own Magazine With Most Of The...
Are you thinking about starting your own magazine but don't know where to start? Often it can be an overwhelming experience to be thrown in the deep end of creating and producing a magazine for your school, club or workplace. There are so many things you need to consider, and it would be great just to sit down and have a checklist that you could go through to get the job done. On top of the planning and execution processes, there are a lot of skills required to bring a magazine project to fruition. There will be countless hours required creating copy for all your articles, and producing the design and layout of the magazine itself. You don't have to goto all the hassle and trouble of creating it...
Sometimes, it is just not possible for you to take care of everything that needs to be taken care of yourself. This is especially the case whenever you are taking part in a growing business. If you try to handle everything without any help, you will soon become bogged down in the details and your business will grow stagnant. If you really want to see your efforts multiply, it may be necessary for you to find some freelance individuals to take care of some of the work for you. Being able to find somebody to do freelance work on the Internet is not all that difficult. As a matter of fact, there are several different websites that are available which are a global marketplace of those interested in...
In a busy marketplace, businesses both large and small are finding that effective use of media can give them an important edge over competitors. Whilst virtually all businesses now have an active and professional-looking website, many are still continuing to go down the route of physical media production such as brochure and catalogue printing. There are very good reasons for this. Firstly, it is much easier to reach prospective customers using physical media; a door drop or even a leaflet inserted into a newspaper will contain much more information and have a longer-lasting impact than, say, a pop-up advertisement on a web page. Secondly, catalogue and brochure printers are able to produce a...
How sociable are you? Web 2.0 social networking sites like , , , are a great way to create contacts for your products and services and to create extra revenue streams for your business. You can either create a profile directly for your business or service on each site, or create a personal profile, and link all of your products and services off the one profile. It is a great way to personalize contact with your customers and for customers and potential customers to keep abreast of products you are launching and releasing. Additionally, you can create bookmarks from your forum posts and blogs, and submit these to all the social bookmarking sites. Leigh Burke's forum (link below) has built in...
Is Buying Magazine Templates A Waste Of Money?
The issue of buying magazine templates can be a thorny one - a lot of people look at the templates on offer and think that they could come up with something themselves and save the money. Here's the comparison I like to make... Yes, it's true, you could indeed design your own template, the same as you could just as easily do your own plumbing. The savings you make from the plumber are paid for by the annoyance of that constantly dripping pipe, and the frustration of eventually getting a plumber in anyway, with a result of no saving, wasted time, and unnecessary stress! The same applies to templates. If you are thinking of buying, then it means you appreciate the value of templates. The help they...
When physical dysfunction of your body occurs, whether by accident, injury, or just regular wear and tear, getting treatment is recommended to speed your recovery. Knowing who to see is an important consideration as you are trusting your well being to the actions of another. Recommendations from friends are a good place to start, but it is important to know the roles of the different health care providers that are available for you to see. In simple terms, chiropractors work on bones and massage therapists work on muscles. If you are in pain or have limited mobility, treatment from therapists in both modalities may be needed for you to feel both happy and healthy again. Tight muscles increase the...
Depending on the size and nature of the business you are looking to buy, you would normally perform due diligence in the following areas, namely: - Business and financial performance - Legal exposures - Technology Business and financial performance For the most part, business sale transactions are based on a multiple of earnings or on the net asset position at the purchase date. Therefore, it is highly imperative to perform a financial due diligence on the business before you finalize the deal with the seller. Here it is important to check the following: Profitability (historical and forecast): Getting comfortable with the forecast profitability based on historical performance is very important...
The truth about medical locum agencies
So, you’re a doctor (or another health professional), and you want to do some locum work. You might want to make some extra money, gain experience in a new area, or have a working holiday. One of the great benefits of being a locum is that there will most likely be organisations lining up for your services. You might be wondering - is it worth registering with a locum agency? A medical locum agency can help you sift through all of the offers, and be an advocate in the employment market. They will negotiate on your behalf, and make sure all of the paperwork is done. However, if you choose the wrong locum agency, it could do more damage than good. If they do not have enough experience or expertise...
What Are the Advantages of Digital Printing?
Many businesses in Southampton use digital printing to produce materials for advertising, provide information to customers or to promote events. Point of Sale items in a store are printed and are essential for current promotions and providing customers with details. Special events which are taking place in an area will be promoted in order to attract interest. Good quality printing is necessary for all these purposes and digital printing sourced in Southampton is the fastest, most economical method of producing high quality results. Analogue printing methods, such as lithography, are used mainly for mass print runs as they take much longer to set up and cannot easily be changed for personalisation...
Can my foreign husband/wife work in the U.S.?...
America is a dreamland of opportunities and there are many foreign nationals who have found a better living in the United States of America. Among these foreign nationals who had immigrated into the United States, many of them have been married to the U.S. citizens through email and Internet. The number of Americans marrying foreigners is increasing every year and has achieved a cancerous growth. Every year thousands of Americans find their prospective spouses in foreign land through foreign trips, email marriages or through mail order bride facility. The important reason why many Americans prefer foreign brides/grooms is that, they are unable to find the man/girl of their dreams through the...
Mail order brides and email marriages are becoming a healthy trend in modern American marriage system. If you are an American citizen, and if you have selected a foreign fiance to marry, you are halfway through the battle. The remaining half lies in the process of getting your foreign spouse a marriage visa, so that he/she can lead a hassle-free family life with you in the United States of America. Your fiancé (e) is free to choose between one immigration marriage visa and two non-immigration marriage visas, whichever is more suitable. The IR1 or CR1 immigration marriage visa and the K-3 non-immigration marriage visa are preferred after your marriage, whereas the K-1 non-immigration marriage visa...
Credential Evaluation Required to Obtain an...
Foreign nationals can enter the US and work in a number of fields, including architecture, modeling, medicine, engineering, and accounting, if they secure an H-1B visa. H-1B visa also allows its beneficiaries to apply for their Green Card. If the foreign national has not completed his/her degree in the US, he/she should get a credential evaluation done to apply for an H-1B visa. The records of completion of education by a foreign national in another country can be converted to its US equivalency via the credential evaluation. An equivalency statement of the degree completed by the foreign national, in addition to the details about the institution where the degree has been completed is required by...
TN Visa or H-1B Visa - A Canadian Quandary
Canadian citizen professionals often find themselves in a bit of a quandary when initially researching the various U.S. immigration work visa options available to them. Assuming that they are not transferring from a Canadian company to its U.S. office, and therefore the L-1 visa is not available to them, Canadian citizen professionals typically find themselves contemplating the TN visa and H1B visa and the differences or similarities between the two. TN Visa Overview The TN Visa is a nonimmigrant work visa for professional workers who are citizens of Canada and Mexico and whose specific occupations appear on the schedule created by NAFTA (Appendix 1603.D.1 of NAFTA). Please see the following...
Fiance Visa Interview at the Embassy
This is an overview of the fiance visa interview process normally conducted at the US Embassy or US Consulate where the fiance resides. The United States Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides the legal requirements that the alien fiancee and US citizen petitioner must satisfactory fulfil before the US consular officers will interview the fiance. The officer will conduct what is similar to due diligence to determine whether the visa applicant is eligible for the visa. In generally practice, the interviewing officer will review the documents that the American petitioner submitted to USCIS in the I-129F form, and any additional evidence submitted by the visa applicant. The officer conducts a...
This is an overview of the K1 Fiance Visa requirement for the engaged couple to have been in each other's physical presence within two years of filing their fiance petition. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) requires K1 fiance visa applicants to have physically met in person before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) will grant the I-129F. This is simply one factor used to prove the bona fide or sincerity of the relationship between the fiance visa applicant and the US citizen petitioner. This "in person" meeting requirement is outdated and incognizant of the advent of online dating, video conferencing, and instant messenger. More and more people are meeting and...
The EB-5 Investor Visa is a way for foreign investors to achieve Green Card status in the United States. The EB-5 program, created by the Immigration Act of 1990, gives foreign investors the opportunity to gain a US Green Card if they satisfy particular requirements. The EB-5 Visa Program attempts to stimulate the economy by facilitating job growth, while granting qualified foreigners the opportunity to become permanent residents of the United States. Before applying for the U.S. EB-5 Investor Visa, you should be aware of the following: (1) How many EB5 Investor Visas are available? 10,000 visas per year are available for foreign investors and their family members as long as they fulfill...
K3 Spouse Visa, Spouse-based Immigrant Visa,...
Should I apply for the K1 fiance visa or the spouse visa? This depends on many factors. If time is your foremost consideration, the K1 visa is usually quicker – often taking 9 months or less for visa issuance. If time is not the foremost factor then the spouse visa is usually the preferred option. The spouse visa is an immigrant visa that allows the foreign national spouse to enter the U.S. as a newly arriving lawful permanent resident. This is noteworthy, because the K1 fiance visa does not provide for immediate permanent residency upon admission to the U.S. How does the K1 fiance visa work? The K1 fiance visa is a non-immigrant visa which gives the foreign national spouse permission to apply...
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published today a report following the Home Secretary request for assessment of Tier 1 of the Points Based System in light of the changing economic circumstances. The report reviews Tier 1 Highly Skilled Workers category of the Points-Based System and recommends a number of changes which will be considered by the Government before deciding which of the proposed changes to implement. Some of the MAC’s recommendations include: Tier 1 General · Professional qualifications held in addition to an undergraduate degree to be recognised as equivalent to a master’s degree for the purposes of the PBS; · Individuals with an undergraduate degree to be allowed to...