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Were’s My New Green Card?

June 2nd, 2009 | 2 Comments

Have you been approved but still have not received your new green card? Here’s why: Green Card Delays USCIS is announcing that applicants may experience up to an eight week delay in the delivery of their permanent resident card while we are in the process of upgrading our card production equipment.  USCIS Field Offices will be issuing temporary evidence of permanent residence in the form of an I-551 stamp to applicants approved for permanent residence at the time of their interview.  You will need to take your passport to your appointment.  If you do not have a passport, you must bring a passport style photo and government issued photo identification to receive temporary evidence of permanent residence. If the application is approved subsequent to your interview … Read entire article »

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Affidavits of Support for Immigration: Should I Sign?

April 24th, 2009 | Add a Comment

We receive a lot of questions about Affidavits of Support, but all too often, the question that sponsors fail to ask is, “What are my financial responsibilities if I sign an Affidavit for someone?” If you sponsor an alien to live permanently in the United States, (i.e., for a green card) by signing an Affidavit of Support you are legally obligated to supporting this individual if the alien receives certain assistance from the government.  The Affidavit, which is Form I-864, is legally binding and commits you from the time the alien arrives in the United States and becomes a lawful permanent resident, until the alien is credited with 40 quarters of work or until he or she becomes a US citizen. What about you? What are your thoughts on this subject? … Read entire article »

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DREAM Act May Help Thousands of Young Immigrants

April 8th, 2009 | 5 Comments

DREAM Act [ 0:01 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 32 podPressShowHidePlayer('1', 'http://www.immigrationnewsradio.com/podpress_trac/play/62/0/dream_act.mp3', 290, 24, 'false', 'http://www.immigrationnewsradio.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress//images/vpreview_center.png', 'DREAM Act', 'Goldman & Loughlin, PLLC'); When Marcus came to the United States from Brazil, he was 2 years old. His father was hired by an internationally known company which any American teenager would readily recognize, and his family had the opportunity to live and work in the United States.  During the years in which his father was employed in the United States, Marcus led a normal life growing up and attending school with the hopes of being a professional baseball player. Unfortunately, all of this changed when he received a college baseball scholarship. After visiting the college and completing his application, he was notified he could not attend college or … Read entire article »

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H-1 B Visas: What are they …do you qualify?

February 22nd, 2009 | 2 Comments

Today were going to be talking about exactly what is an H-1 B Visa?  Well simply stated the H-1 B is a popular visa for foreign workers who wish to be employed by a U.S employer. The key here is that you are bringing together the US Company or employer with the foreign worker who has the necessary skills and experience needed by the employer. So, then, this raises the first question: Who is eligible to obtain an H1B Visa…or more importantly, are YOU eligible for the H-1B visa? Comment below. … Read entire article »

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