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Are You Eligible For a U Visa?

July 22nd, 2010 | Add a Comment

How to Get a U-Visa for Victims of Crimes and Criminal Activity There is a special nonimmigrant Visa or status established for victims of qualifying criminal activity committed in the United States and this article will focus on how to get a U-visa.. This includes crimes/activity  committed in Indian Country, military installations, and the territories and possessions of the United States. But this is not enough. The victim must also have information about the criminal activity and the victim must have been helpful, is being helpful, or is likely to be helpful to the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity. Looking forward to your comments... … Read entire article »

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Choosing the Right Business or Work Visa

July 16th, 2010 | Add a Comment

How do you choose the RIGHT business visa to live and work in the United States? Well, it depends on how you answer a number of questions about your goals, education and work history. A quick survey of the available visas is the place to start, so let’s look today at the L-1, E-2, EB-5, B1, H1B   (Other visas are available, including the J, P, O, Q,  and TN etc., but these will be reviewed at another time.) L Visa The L visa is one of the most useful tools available to international companies who need to bring qualified foreign employees to the United States. Let’s say that a company located abroad establishes a company (meeting certain ownership requirements) in the United States, with the intent to continue operating the company abroad. The L … Read entire article »

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Naturalization and Child Support Payments

July 10th, 2010 | Add a Comment

Divorces can have far reaching effects on naturalization, and one possible effect concerns nonpayment of child support. Most often this problem surfaces when a permanent resident files  citizenship without the assistance of an immigration attorney. After all,  how complicated can it be to fill out the government form, right? Unfortunately, it is not just about filling in the form. Among other considerations, there is the matter of demonstrating “good moral character.” While there is no statutory or regulatory definition, the term generally means character that measures up to the standards of average citizens of the community in which the applicant resides. How about you, what do you think? … Read entire article »

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United States v. Arizona – PDF

July 6th, 2010 | Add a Comment

The United States of America has filed  suit against the State of Arizona. No more rumors today is the day it all starts. Some critics  have expressed concern that the  suit is drafted too broadly to succeed and thus premature. Others feel this this is  a frontal attack that will gain momentum and support once the issues are fully addressed before the American public. Please take a moment to read US v Arizona now and report back to share your comment. Immigration Guys Related articles by Zemanta Justice Department Sues Arizona (legaltimes.typepad.com) U.S. Justice Department To Sue Arizona (alan.com) Obama Administration Sues Arizona Over Immigration Law (dailyfinance.com) Feds File Suit Against Arizona (michellemalkin.com) Post a comment below... … Read entire article »

Filed under: immigration reform, Immigration: Court Decisions