Blog Posts in June, 2015

WORKING YOUR WAY TO A U.S. VISA [INFOGRAPHIC]

If you’re interested in immigrating to the United States, business or religious work could hold the key. One route to the U.S. is through investment. With an investment visa, you’re required to make a sizeable payment—$1 million or $500,000 in a targeted employment area—into a new commercial enterprise that will generate jobs in the U.S. An investment visa can eventually lead to U.S. citizenship. ...

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE CITIZENSHIP TEST

The process to obtain United States citizenship will include a test, which is administered during the naturalization interview. Usually, the English civics, reading, and writing tests will be administered after the interview portion of the meeting. There will be 10 questions in the civics and history section, which will be asked and answered orally. To obtain U.S. citizenship, you’ll need to ...

PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION FOR A GREEN CARD THROUGH INVESTMENT

If you wish to obtain a green card for U.S. immigration and you’ve invested in a business in the U.S., you could be eligible to apply for investment-based immigration . Obtaining a green card through investment in the United States can be complicated. You can consult an immigration lawyer to ensure that you meet all of the requirements and that you’ve prepared your application correctly. Verifying ...

HOW U.S. CITIZENS CAN APPLY FOR VISAS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS

One of the many benefits of obtainingUnited States citizenship is that it enables you to facilitate your family members’ entry into the U.S. On the basis of your relationship with your family members, they may be eligible to obtain a fiancée visa, nonimmigrant visa, or green card, also known as permanent residency. To get started on this process, you can retain the services of an immigration ...

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR U.S. CITIZENSHIP?

Obtaining U.S. citizenship offers a wealth of benefits, including the right to vote and the right to sponsor family members for United States immigration. However, the process to become a U.S. citizen can be long and complicated. Your first step is to consult an immigration lawyer. Your immigration lawyer can review your situation to determine if you could be eligible to apply for U.S. ...

CAN YOU GET A GREEN CARD THROUGH A SPECIALIZED JOB

There are many ways to obtain a green card. Your United States immigration lawyer will review your information to determine the most appropriate method for you. Depending on whether your past or current job falls into certain categories, you may apply for U.S. immigration based on a specialized job. Inform your immigration lawyer if you are an Afghan or Iraqi translator, a Panama Canal employee, a ...

HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN IMMIGRATION INTERVIEW

The USCIS interview is often the last step in the United States immigration process. For the best outcome, it’s a good idea to discuss preparing for the interview with your immigration lawyer. First, you’ll need to gather together all of the documents that the interview notice requests that you bring. These typically include your passport, I-94 card, birth certificate, and other form of ...

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR AN E1 VISA

Not all visas are intended for United States immigration. If you do not wish to immigrate to the U.S., but you need to be in the country for business-related purposes, then you can consult an immigration lawyer about applying for an E1 treaty trader visa. For example, an E1 visa may be appropriate for those who plan to conduct substantial trade that involves transactions in goods and services, ...