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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWelcome to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section! We have compiled answers to the most common questions we receive to help you find information quickly and efficiently.\nWhether you’re seeking details about our services, policies, or need assistance with specific\nissues, this section is designed to provide clear and concise responses. If you don’t find the\nanswer you’re looking for, please feel free to contact our support team for further assistance.\nWe’re here to help!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Despite the detailed information provided here, please be mindful that immigration matters are often complex and require experienced legal advice. The information on this webpage should not be construed as legal advice for\u00a0your specific issue.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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An immigrant petition is a filing to obtain lawful permanent residency in the United States, whereas a non-immigrant petition is a filing to obtain temporary status in the United States (usually based upon employment).<\/p>

A green card is a slang term for \u201clawful permanent resident\u201d card.\u00a0 This card once obtained is proof of U.S. residency.\u00a0 There are several ways that one can obtain a green card, either through family, employment, or other means.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Currently,\u00a0green cards\u00a0are valid for 10 years, or two years in the case of a conditional resident. The green card must be renewed before it expires.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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No.\u00a0It may take from three months to two years to complete the green card process<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How the spouse can immigrate into the United States depends upon factors including (1) if the person is presently in the United States and can simply adjust status or abroad and requiring Consular Processing of the immigrant visa; (2) whether the petitioner is a Lawful Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizen; (3) the petitioner meets the income requirements for sponsorship. Contact an immigration attorney from to review all requirements.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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You can sponsor the individual for a Fianc\u00e9(e) Visa Petition, or you can marry them in that country or a third country and file a spousal petition.\u00a0 Each of these options has different impacts on the application to be filed, evidence to be compiled and when the person can enter the U.S. Contact an immigration attorney\u00a0to formulate the best strategy for your unique circumstances.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The person may either come to the United States on a permanent basis or a temporary basis.\u00a0How the family member can immigrate or visit the United States depends on your specific circumstances, which can be examined by an immigration attorney.\u00a0Immigration for family members often depends upon whether the person is recognized as an immediate relative in which case a visa is available for the individual to immigrate to the U.S. Sometimes visa wait times for non-immediate relatives can be quite delayed (some for decades) and our Immigration Attorneys will be able to assist in formulating strategies around these wait times.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Eligibility depends upon several factors.\u00a0 Generally, a person will have had to be a lawful permanent resident for 5 years to apply (or 3 years based upon marriage to a U.S. Citizen).\u00a0Contact an immigration attorney\u00a0to formulate the best strategy for your unique circumstances and to give you peace of mind that you are correctly following all procedures.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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An individual born in the United States is automatically a\u00a0U.S. citizen. A foreign national who wishes to be a U.S. citizen must go through the process of naturalization. To naturalize, an individual must meet the following criteria: He or she must be admitted into the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident (LPR), live in the U.S. for at least five continuous years, reside in the state in which the petition is being filed for at least three months immediately prior to filing for U.S. citizenship, have a physical presence in the U.S. for a total of at least half of the period of required continuous residence, have continuous residence in the U.S. from the date of filing the naturalization application to the date of being sworn in as a U.S. citizen, have the basic ability to read, write, and speak English, have a basic understanding of U.S. history and government, have good moral character consistent with the values of the U.S. constitution, and be at least 18 years of age.<\/p>

Being an LPR entails getting a green card. A green card is issued to all permanent residents as proof that they are legally authorized to reside in the United States. A green card can be used to show employment eligibility in the U.S as well as to obtain a Social Security Card.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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A person seeking to become a U.S. citizen should obtain an\u00a0immigrant visa. Most immigrants receive visas in the family-based or employment-based visa categories. Coming to this country based on family often requires a U.S. citizen to file an immigrant visa petition for a spouse, child, parent, or sibling. Another route is that a U.S. lawful permanent resident (i.e., green card holder) can file an immigrant petition for a spouse or an unmarried son or daughter. Employment-based immigration involves a U.S. citizen sponsoring certain workers for permanent jobs. U.S. law also permits prospective immigrants to sponsor themselves in limited fields. Additionally, U.S. law provides many specific immigrant categories, including an investor visa.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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U.S. immigration law is\u00a0complex. Having an immigration attorney<\/strong><\/a> can make the immigration process go more smoothly and give you peace of mind that you are correctly following all procedures. Evidence gathering and presentation often will have a significant impact on the case. By hiring an immigration attorney, you will have an adviser who is experienced in immigration law and who will personally handle your immigration case.\u00a0We pride ourselves in providing experienced and affordable immigration legal representation and being your immigration partner.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Spouses of U.S. Citizens who have resided unlawfully in the United States for at least 180 days qualify. Undocumented individuals who have resided unlawfully in the United States for at least 180 days and who are: – the sons and daughters of U.S. Citizens; and the spouse and sons or daughters of lawful permanent residents.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The United States is a country that truly believes in the words on the Statue of Liberty which say: \u201cGive me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.\u201d Asylum and Temporary Protected Status are two examples of relief that the United States provides.\u00a0By consulting with an immigration attorney, you will have an adviser\u00a0who is experienced in immigration law and will provide you an honest assessment of your eligibility for relief and who will personally handle your immigration case.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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If you are still in the abusive relationship, get out.\u00a0There are several Domestic Violence shelters and agencies that can assist you.\u00a0Under the provisions of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the U.S. provides visas for men and women and their children who are the victims of an abusive relationship.\u00a0By consulting with an immigration attorney, you will have an adviser\u00a0who is experienced in immigration law\u00a0and will provide you an honest assessment of your eligibility for relief and who will personally handle your immigration case.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, as a person living in the United States you should report criminal activity to the appropriate authorities.\u00a0Often by cooperating with the police you may become eligible for a visa based upon your victimization and cooperation. Contact an immigration attorney with to discuss eligibility.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Whether you can employ a foreign worker depends upon the type of employment and the alien\u2019s status and qualifications.\u00a0Please contact an immigration attorney to discuss your company\u2019s sponsorship of employment immigration visas for the temporary hiring of professional\/skilled workers under the H-1B visa program and unskilled workers under the H-2B visa programs as well as TN visa program designated specifically for Canadian & Mexican workers.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Premium Processing is a special USCIS program that provides significantly faster processing in exchange for an additional processing fee.\u00a0For an additional fee, USCIS guarantees action on your case within 15 calendar days on the following types of visa petitions or applications: H-1B, H-2B, H-3, O, P, Q-1, E-1, E-2, L and TN.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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You must wait for approval of the petition. Exclusion may apply in the special case if you are petitioning for an H-1B non-immigrant, and the employee is already in the United States under H-1B classification.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Waivers are often necessary due to Unlawful Presence or misrepresentation to the government.\u00a0Often the government gives very short deadlines for the submission of the waiver, thus it is important to hire the right immigration attorney.\u00a0Please contact an attorney to discuss the waiver you need and your eligibility.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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You must attend all court hearings or risk an order of deportation.\u00a0If you do not already have an attorney, you should contact an immigration attorney to determine what relief you may have available to you and to do a review of your documentation.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Criminal charges or convictions that may appear minor could have dire consequences on your status and you should contact an immigration attorney to discuss how this issue may affect your status.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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An immigration attorney<\/strong><\/a> cannot assist you with this process. You will need to work with the SEVIS approved school that you wish to attend.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We recommend that you visit the Department of State website at\u00a0www.travel.state.gov<\/a>\u00a0and\/or the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services website at\u00a0www.uscis.gov<\/a>.\u00a0 Government websites end with .gov and those ending with .com are not legitimate government websites.\u00a0Should you have more specific requests please contact our office.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is a 214(b) refusal and what does it mean?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Applicants for visas (especially visitor visas) must show that they qualify for the visa.\u00a0 Section 214(b) presumes that every visitor visa applicant is an intending immigrant.\u00a0 To overcome this presumption an applicant must demonstrate that they have nonimmigrant intent.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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A denial under this section of law is because the consular officer determined that the evidence submitted in support of the application was insufficient to demonstrate eligibility for the visa.\u00a0 If you have been denied for this reason, you should consult with one of our attorneys to determine your next course of action.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Individuals seeking to enter the United States for medical treatment require visitor visas.\u00a0Before applying you may wish to consult with an immigration lawyer.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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As a Permanent Resident you should be careful and should not register to vote or vote without first consulting an immigration lawyer.\u00a0 You can only vote in local and state elections that do not require proof of U.S. citizenship and the consequences of unlawful voting could result in deportation (removal) proceedings.\u00a0If you have registered to vote or voted and are not a United States Citizen, our experienced immigration lawyers can provide a consultation to determine your options.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The first step that you must determine is that person\u2019s immigration status.\u00a0The next step is to consult with an immigration lawyer to determine if establishing the business can provide the person status or if there are any concerns for the business.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan my landlord require that I provide proof of my immigration status?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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No.\u00a0The landlord should not ask about your immigration status since no state or federal law currently requires them to do so.\u00a0All local ordinances requiring such action has been held up in court.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tI received a Request for Evidence (RFE) from the government. Can you help me to respond?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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It is important that you respond timely to the request with the desired information. The attorneys at AlChaer Law Firm would be happy to set up a consultation with you to determine the course of action for the response.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Many times the government improperly concludes that a case is deniable.\u00a0Our experienced attorneys\u00a0have successfully resolved cases in which the government intends to deny the case. While results may vary depending upon fact patterns and a case cannot always be resolved, a consultation with an attorney may turn up another avenue of relief.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAm I eligible for a Driver\u2019s License?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Pennsylvania publishes the requirements under How to Apply for a Texas Driver License<\/a>\u00a0(https:\/\/www.dps.texas.gov\/section\/driver-license\/how-apply-texas-driver-license<\/a>). Other states have similar publications.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The Social Security Administration published a guide to\u00a0Social Security Numbers for Noncitizens<\/a>\u00a0 on its\u00a0website or you may call SSA\u00a0toll free at 1-800-325-0778 or 1-800-772-1213 (for the deaf or hard of hearing).<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Lawful status means that a foreign national has an unexpired Form I-94 that was issued by immigration authorities, and they are complying with the conditions on their specific visa. If they do not comply with those conditions, they will not have lawful status. An\u00a0H-1B\u00a0visa holder who does not work for the employer that sponsored their petition, for example, will be considered to have fallen out of status. By contrast, a period of authorized stay defines a time during which a foreign national does not have lawful status but has permission to stay in the U.S. for a certain reason. This typically happens when a foreign national has applied to extend or change their status while their current status remains valid, but USCIS does not make a decision on their application before their status expires. A foreign national is unlawfully present in the U.S. only if they have neither lawful status nor a period of authorized stay.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Receiving a\u00a0deportation order\u00a0does not necessarily mean there is no hope to stay in this country. An individual can challenge, appeal, or otherwise seek to stay a deportation order. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) handles deportations and removal proceedings. USCIS sends an individual a Notice to Appear, which will contain the details of why the proceeding has been initiated. The notice will also provide the date of the first hearing. The initial hearing is procedural, and the individual will receive information about his or her rights. At the end of the hearing, an evidentiary hearing is set.<\/p>

The evidentiary hearing is when a federal immigration judge will hear the evidence against the individual. The government must show through clear and convincing evidence that the individual is removable from the United States. The individual will be able to present evidence, such as documents and witness testimony, in his or her defense. If your claim is denied, you can file an appeal with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, entrepreneurs who make an investment in a commercial enterprise in the United States can apply for a green card through an\u00a0EB-5 Investor visa. The investment must create or preserve at least 10 permanent full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers. Every year, USCIS can authorize up to 10,000 visas for eligible entrepreneurs. A commercial enterprise refers to a for-profit entity formed for the ongoing operation of a lawful business. To be eligible for an EB-5 visa, the entrepreneur must invest a minimum of $800,000 in a targeted employment area (rural or high unemployment area) or $1,050,000 anywhere in the United States.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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There are\u00a0three main types\u00a0of visas that a student can pursue: F Student Visas, M Student Visas, and J Visas for Exchange Visitors.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Employees who are residing and working in the United States on certain types of employment visas may be able to bring their families to the United States on\u00a0temporary visas\u00a0that last for the same duration as the principal employment visa. U.S. citizens and LPRs can seek to bring their family members to the U.S. permanently.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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An employer can sponsor a foreign citizen to work and live in the United States through a\u00a0work visa. There are a number of work visas that an employer can sponsor, including the H-1B, L, and O visas. This means that in order to obtain these types of visas, you must first apply for a job and be offered a position by a U.S. employer.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Citizens of foreign countries who wish to enter the United States temporarily for a vacation must obtain a\u00a0non-immigrant B-2 visa. To qualify for a B-2 visa, an individual must establish that the purpose for the trip is tourism, pleasure, or visiting, that the person has a permanent residence in a country other than the United States to which he or she intends to return, that the person has connections to his or her home country in the form of a job, property, or family, that the person is not arriving in the U.S. to seek employment or partake in business activities for the advantage of a U.S. employer, and that the person has enough financial resources to cover the expenses of the trip. The duration of time that a person will be allowed to remain in the U.S. on a B-2 visa will be decided by the immigration officer at the port of entry. Generally, the maximum amount is six months.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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All types of contracts contain the\u00a0same elements.\u00a0The parties must have the\u00a0capacity\u00a0to enter into a contract. They must be mentally and legally able to agree to the contract terms. There must have been\u00a0mutual agreement\u00a0between all parties. Parties indicate agreement by\u00a0offer,\u00a0acceptance, and\u00a0consideration.\u00a0The offer\u00a0is the subject of the contract,\u00a0acceptance is approval\u00a0of the offer, and\u00a0consideration is the exchange\u00a0of value for the services or goods.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Not always. Binding contracts can be written or oral, but a few types\u00a0must be written\u00a0to be valid. These include:<\/p>