English112 was a fun class. I have really enjoyed blogging the last 7 weeks. The last week while working on my analyst paper is another story, before starting this class, I never thought about creating my own blog. I never heard, nor used other “blogs” to obtain information. Maintaining my Immigration blog was never easy for me. I enjoyed the Part of reading and responding to other class “blogs.” The Instance responses by other bloggers made this a very educational class for me.
The more I researched about my topic “Immigration”, the more Knowledge and information I gather and educated myself. I am not going to continue to blog on a regular basis, but maybe, once a month. I do have a full schedule. I do plan, to use the knowledge gained from the Immigration websites and Blogs to assist my community in the future.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Thursday, December 6, 2007
It is great that million of children are being adopted international. However we have so many children in the foster care system here in the United States that needs loving families and home.
I have spoken to several families from different background, which has been through the interview process, the investigation process and every process the government, social service required of them. The problem is the political bull crap and all of the unnecessary red tape they have to put up with from they own government.
I do believe if you have all the parenting classes, pass all the requirements, why do you have to go all over the world to get orphans when you have them right in your back yard. I don’t write much of my strong view on government issues in theses blogs, because as a government worker and a soldier, technically, you are really not suppose to voice you opinions out loud. I know Freedom of Speech. I have not had out side bloggers but you never know who can access your blog.
I have spoken to several families from different background, which has been through the interview process, the investigation process and every process the government, social service required of them. The problem is the political bull crap and all of the unnecessary red tape they have to put up with from they own government.
I do believe if you have all the parenting classes, pass all the requirements, why do you have to go all over the world to get orphans when you have them right in your back yard. I don’t write much of my strong view on government issues in theses blogs, because as a government worker and a soldier, technically, you are really not suppose to voice you opinions out loud. I know Freedom of Speech. I have not had out side bloggers but you never know who can access your blog.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
More and more Americans citizens are seeking to adopt children in increasing numbers. With the reduction of children available for adoption in the United States, more and more U.S. citizens have adopted children from other countries. This year alone, thousands of children came to the United States from foreign countries, either adopted abroad by U.S. citizens or as potential adoptees. This link provides both information and guidance to U.S. citizens seeking information about international adoptions.
“International adoption is essentially a private legal matter between a private individual (or couple) who wishes to adopt, and a foreign court, which operates under that country's laws and regulations. U.S. authorities cannot intervene on behalf of prospective parents with the courts in the country where the adoption takes place. However, the Department of State does provide extensive information about the adoption processes in various countries and the U.S. legal requirements to bring a child adopted abroad to the United States. The Office of Children's Issues in the Bureau of Consular Affairs provides brochures describing the adoption process in numerous countries’’
References
http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/notices/notices_473.html
“International adoption is essentially a private legal matter between a private individual (or couple) who wishes to adopt, and a foreign court, which operates under that country's laws and regulations. U.S. authorities cannot intervene on behalf of prospective parents with the courts in the country where the adoption takes place. However, the Department of State does provide extensive information about the adoption processes in various countries and the U.S. legal requirements to bring a child adopted abroad to the United States. The Office of Children's Issues in the Bureau of Consular Affairs provides brochures describing the adoption process in numerous countries’’
References
http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/notices/notices_473.html
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
The meaning of the word Citizenship is all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny the person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution tells us, Citizenship is one of the most coveted gifts that the U.S. government can bestow to us, and the most important immigration benefit that USCIS can grant. Most people become U.S. citizens in one of two ways: By birth, either within the territory of the United States or to U.S. citizen parents, or Naturalization.
In addition, in 2000, Congress passed the Child Citizenship Act (CCA), which allows any child under the age of 18 who was adopted by a U.S. citizen and immigrates to the United States to acquire immediate citizenship. child citizenship channel will give anyone information on the various paths to citizenship.
References
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?
vgnextoid=96719c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=96719c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
In addition, in 2000, Congress passed the Child Citizenship Act (CCA), which allows any child under the age of 18 who was adopted by a U.S. citizen and immigrates to the United States to acquire immediate citizenship. child citizenship channel will give anyone information on the various paths to citizenship.
References
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?
vgnextoid=96719c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=96719c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
Sharing Stories
More and more people are becoming citizens sharing stories ,as we look at the immigration taking the oath and telling their stories on how America has changed their lives. Requirements vary depending on whether the applicant has special circumstances that the USCIS recognizes for naturalization. The Eligibility Worksheet provided in the citizen USA Self-Help US immigration Kit will help the immigrant determine if they are eligible for naturalization.
The 14th Amendment to the United States .There is also many instances when a child born outside of the United States is considered a citizen at birth. For instance, if a child is born in an outlying possession of the United States (which includes American Samoa and Swains Island), or in a US territory, such as Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, etc., they may be considered US citizens at birth.
http://www.rapidimmigration.com/usa/1_eng_info_citizenship.html
Reference:
http://www.denverpost.com/newsheadlines/ci_6683555
http://www.rapidimmigration.com/usa/1_eng_info_citizenship.html
http://www.rapidimmigration.com/usa/store/book/1_eng_citizenship.html
The 14th Amendment to the United States .There is also many instances when a child born outside of the United States is considered a citizen at birth. For instance, if a child is born in an outlying possession of the United States (which includes American Samoa and Swains Island), or in a US territory, such as Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, etc., they may be considered US citizens at birth.
http://www.rapidimmigration.com/usa/1_eng_info_citizenship.html
Reference:
http://www.denverpost.com/newsheadlines/ci_6683555
http://www.rapidimmigration.com/usa/1_eng_info_citizenship.html
http://www.rapidimmigration.com/usa/store/book/1_eng_citizenship.html
Thursday, November 22, 2007
potential sources
When I signed up for English112, I checked the web and the requirements said no texts book. I called the counselor at Quantico to make sure, when I received the syllabus I was confused because I had never heard of “blogs”, in an English class before.” but to be quite honest, I am learning so much. I have learned how to add pictures, to my site, how to add hyperlinks, my next step is to add music.
I am almost to the end of the course and the final project is due. Immigration is a very controversial issue. I have been writing for the past five weeks on the green card lottery, anchor babies and the 14th amendments. There all go hand in hand with my topic Immigration, but as you can see I get my issues mixed up at times. I will focus on the 14th amendment for my final paper.
The original intent of the 14th Amendment was clearly not to facilitate illegal aliens defying U.S. law and obtaining citizenship for their offspring, nor obtaining benefits at taxpayer expense. Illegal alien this site gives you the correct term for a person entering the United States. I think information is very important. This next link I wish I found this when I first entered the United States. Glossary and Terms this gives you information on citizenship study material, resources for adult education, and resources for new immigrants to including the naturalization self test, there is a wealth of information on becoming a legal united States resident.
I am almost to the end of the course and the final project is due. Immigration is a very controversial issue. I have been writing for the past five weeks on the green card lottery, anchor babies and the 14th amendments. There all go hand in hand with my topic Immigration, but as you can see I get my issues mixed up at times. I will focus on the 14th amendment for my final paper.
The original intent of the 14th Amendment was clearly not to facilitate illegal aliens defying U.S. law and obtaining citizenship for their offspring, nor obtaining benefits at taxpayer expense. Illegal alien this site gives you the correct term for a person entering the United States. I think information is very important. This next link I wish I found this when I first entered the United States. Glossary and Terms this gives you information on citizenship study material, resources for adult education, and resources for new immigrants to including the naturalization self test, there is a wealth of information on becoming a legal united States resident.
I recently took a trip to the islands. When I made my first stop to go through immigration noticed before the plane landed, the stewardess asked if it as the final stop or if a connecting flight. The reason for that was the customs declarations form. When the passengers disembarked, those with the U.S passports and passports from certain countries were treated a lot differently from those that had the local passport. The search process was totally different
I travel to the Islands last year and I did not notice this process. I did not make any inquirers while I was abroad because I wanted to return back home. I have been searching the web because I wanted to write about this in my blog, I just found this to be very odd.
Most individuals I asked during my stay had some comments, in regards to 911 and people bringing in drugs and items they have no business. Well I think anyone can do that, why single out just some. I will keep searching the web, on immigration and traveling abroad to find my answer.
I travel to the Islands last year and I did not notice this process. I did not make any inquirers while I was abroad because I wanted to return back home. I have been searching the web because I wanted to write about this in my blog, I just found this to be very odd.
Most individuals I asked during my stay had some comments, in regards to 911 and people bringing in drugs and items they have no business. Well I think anyone can do that, why single out just some. I will keep searching the web, on immigration and traveling abroad to find my answer.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
leading blogger
http://www.w98.us/id/
As I was researching on my genre, which is immigration I found a couple of interesting blogs. However, one of the blogs that actually caught my eye was called, "Immigration: The website to the blog is:
Ian Douglas blog was quite interesting. Immigration is a very hot topic in today’. It is unfair for lawmakers to allow lawbreakers such illegal immigrants the opportunity to surpass enacted legislation to become a US citizen. There are millions of immigrants like myself who followed guidelines and paid the cost to become an American citizen. My family and I don’t feel we were cheated, we actually feel blessed. I was never a fan of the amnesty proposal either. I don’t think people should be rewarded for breaking rules. However, I do believe in telling a person what they have done wrong, given the corrective course so the action so that the wrong will not be repeated. Lawmakers should not be trying to find ways to accommodate illegal immigrants.For those of us who have paid our dues to become a US citizen like myself, it is not fair. If the lawmakers are adamant about passing this amnesty proposal, those who migrated the legal route, should not be reimbursed with the fees we have paid . interest is definitely not necessary. I do think if we owed the government anything we, as Americans citizens, would have to pay interest on our own personal debts.
As I was researching on my genre, which is immigration I found a couple of interesting blogs. However, one of the blogs that actually caught my eye was called, "Immigration: The website to the blog is:
Ian Douglas blog was quite interesting. Immigration is a very hot topic in today’. It is unfair for lawmakers to allow lawbreakers such illegal immigrants the opportunity to surpass enacted legislation to become a US citizen. There are millions of immigrants like myself who followed guidelines and paid the cost to become an American citizen. My family and I don’t feel we were cheated, we actually feel blessed. I was never a fan of the amnesty proposal either. I don’t think people should be rewarded for breaking rules. However, I do believe in telling a person what they have done wrong, given the corrective course so the action so that the wrong will not be repeated. Lawmakers should not be trying to find ways to accommodate illegal immigrants.For those of us who have paid our dues to become a US citizen like myself, it is not fair. If the lawmakers are adamant about passing this amnesty proposal, those who migrated the legal route, should not be reimbursed with the fees we have paid . interest is definitely not necessary. I do think if we owed the government anything we, as Americans citizens, would have to pay interest on our own personal debts.
Anchor Babies
Controversy that's going on with the surrounding counties such as Prince Williams, Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg and may others, dealing with immigration, and not to mention my topic.
We often here the gossip, those foreigners always coming over here and take our jobs, I know I heard when I first arrived in U.S. The only different, with me I was legal.
The immigrants have a chance at a better life, and there are going to take it the best way they know how. I am not saying it is right, it’s the employers who are wrong and they know it. The employer are employing the illegal with out green cards, reusing SSN numbers, and cramming more than one family in to a home and paying less than minimum wage, they are finally having to come up with records and now the workers are suffering, when they show have done this in the beginning.
My co worker and I were having a conversation shortly after we return from a class last week. The topic of how many babies born to illegal immigrant living in the United States and what it costing the tax payers came up. Well you guessed it, and one of my class mates also gave me an idea for my next topic.
There are called anchor babies:
Babies born to illegal Immigrant (alien) mothers within U.S. borders are called anchor babies because under the 1965 immigration Act, they act as an anchor that pulls the illegal alien mother and eventually a host of other relatives into permanent U.S. residency. (Jackpot babies are another term). http://www.theamericanresistance.com/issues/anchor_babies.html
We often here the gossip, those foreigners always coming over here and take our jobs, I know I heard when I first arrived in U.S. The only different, with me I was legal.
The immigrants have a chance at a better life, and there are going to take it the best way they know how. I am not saying it is right, it’s the employers who are wrong and they know it. The employer are employing the illegal with out green cards, reusing SSN numbers, and cramming more than one family in to a home and paying less than minimum wage, they are finally having to come up with records and now the workers are suffering, when they show have done this in the beginning.
My co worker and I were having a conversation shortly after we return from a class last week. The topic of how many babies born to illegal immigrant living in the United States and what it costing the tax payers came up. Well you guessed it, and one of my class mates also gave me an idea for my next topic.
There are called anchor babies:
Babies born to illegal Immigrant (alien) mothers within U.S. borders are called anchor babies because under the 1965 immigration Act, they act as an anchor that pulls the illegal alien mother and eventually a host of other relatives into permanent U.S. residency. (Jackpot babies are another term). http://www.theamericanresistance.com/issues/anchor_babies.html
14th amendment
I had no idea that the 14th amendments had three versions. My research on immigration has giving my so much knowledge, and incite on how the legal immigrant had to fight for their rights.
The original 14th amendment to U.S Constitution tells us "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the State wherein they reside."
The second is when the 14th Amendment was approved in 1868 to protect the rights of native-born Black Americans, whose rights were being denied as recently-freed slaves. In 1866, Senator Jacob Howard had to clearly spell out the intent of the 14th Amendment by writing:
The final is when the original intent of the 14th Amendment was clearly not to facilitate illegal immigrants (aliens) defying U.S. law at taxpayer expense. Current estimates indicate that there may be over 300,000 anchor babies born each year in the U.S., therefore causing illegal immigrant (alien) mothers to add more to the U.S. population each year than immigration from all sources in an average year before 1965.
The correct interpretation of the 14th Amendment is that an illegal immigrant (alien) mother is subject to the jurisdiction of her native country, as is her baby.
“Over a century ago, the Supreme Court correctly confirmed this restricted interpretation of citizenship in the so-called 'Slaughter-House cases' [83 US 36 (1873)] and in [112 US 94 (1884)]. In Elk v.Wilkins, the phrase 'subject to its jurisdiction' excluded from its operation 'children of ministers, consuls, and citizens of foreign states born within the United States.' In Elk, the American Indian claimant was considered not an American citizen because the law required him to be 'not merely subject in some respect or degree to the jurisdiction of the United States, but completely subject to their political jurisdiction and owing them direct and immediate allegiance”
Congress subsequently passed a special act to grant full citizenship to American Indians, who were not citizens even through they were born within the borders of the United States. The Citizens Act of 1924, codified in 8USCSß1401, provides that:
The following shall be nationals and citizens of the United States at birth:(a) a person born in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof;(b) a person born in the United States to a member of an Indian, Eskimo, Aleutian, or other aboriginal tribe.
American citizens must also be wary of the politicians they elect when they vote, because they illegally extend their generous social benefits to illegal immigrants (aliens) and other criminals.
http://www.theamericanresistance.com/issues/anchor_babies.html
The original 14th amendment to U.S Constitution tells us "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the State wherein they reside."
The second is when the 14th Amendment was approved in 1868 to protect the rights of native-born Black Americans, whose rights were being denied as recently-freed slaves. In 1866, Senator Jacob Howard had to clearly spell out the intent of the 14th Amendment by writing:
The final is when the original intent of the 14th Amendment was clearly not to facilitate illegal immigrants (aliens) defying U.S. law at taxpayer expense. Current estimates indicate that there may be over 300,000 anchor babies born each year in the U.S., therefore causing illegal immigrant (alien) mothers to add more to the U.S. population each year than immigration from all sources in an average year before 1965.
The correct interpretation of the 14th Amendment is that an illegal immigrant (alien) mother is subject to the jurisdiction of her native country, as is her baby.
“Over a century ago, the Supreme Court correctly confirmed this restricted interpretation of citizenship in the so-called 'Slaughter-House cases' [83 US 36 (1873)] and in [112 US 94 (1884)]. In Elk v.Wilkins, the phrase 'subject to its jurisdiction' excluded from its operation 'children of ministers, consuls, and citizens of foreign states born within the United States.' In Elk, the American Indian claimant was considered not an American citizen because the law required him to be 'not merely subject in some respect or degree to the jurisdiction of the United States, but completely subject to their political jurisdiction and owing them direct and immediate allegiance”
Congress subsequently passed a special act to grant full citizenship to American Indians, who were not citizens even through they were born within the borders of the United States. The Citizens Act of 1924, codified in 8USCSß1401, provides that:
The following shall be nationals and citizens of the United States at birth:(a) a person born in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof;(b) a person born in the United States to a member of an Indian, Eskimo, Aleutian, or other aboriginal tribe.
American citizens must also be wary of the politicians they elect when they vote, because they illegally extend their generous social benefits to illegal immigrants (aliens) and other criminals.
http://www.theamericanresistance.com/issues/anchor_babies.html
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Julie P,
I do think the USA Green Card Lottery is a good thing. It gives immigrants from other countries that the united stated will allow to participate in the Lottery a chance at a better life. The lottery is fare; no one can manipulate the system, to their advantage. Applicants are a selected randomly by a computer.
The Main Applicant who is selected alone with their spouse and all unmarried children under the age of 21 will have the privilege of apply for permanent resident in the United States. If selected they are notified by the Department of State. It gives the family time to prepare for their new lives.
In answer to your question, until recently in class I did not know of anyone who came to the United States through the Green Card Lottery, one of my class mates. She absolutely loves and supports the lottery.
I do think the USA Green Card Lottery is a good thing. It gives immigrants from other countries that the united stated will allow to participate in the Lottery a chance at a better life. The lottery is fare; no one can manipulate the system, to their advantage. Applicants are a selected randomly by a computer.
The Main Applicant who is selected alone with their spouse and all unmarried children under the age of 21 will have the privilege of apply for permanent resident in the United States. If selected they are notified by the Department of State. It gives the family time to prepare for their new lives.
In answer to your question, until recently in class I did not know of anyone who came to the United States through the Green Card Lottery, one of my class mates. She absolutely loves and supports the lottery.
Response to USA Green Card Lottery
Kanwaly,
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem
My first topic was initially going to be Cell phone usage. Because I am a commuter traveling up and down I-95 over 10+ miles each way to and from work daily, I see people holding up traffic in the left lane with their cells Phones all always.
I changed my mind, and chose Immigration. As an Immigrant, I see how much has changed since my arrival to the United States. I visited the site you mentioned, wonderful information. I am hearing more and more of my friends whose husbands are abandoning them, after they have receive their cards, like your cousin’s husband, little do they know, the same will happen to them. The law will catch up with them and deport them, leaving them with no chance of returning to the U.S for a very long time.
It is upsetting to me that an individual life could be put on hold, because they will not be able move on after the marriage of that inconsiderate person, when they chose to move on with they life later on, if and when they are ready. The below site, section 240, relates to your cousins’ husband and how he might be handled.
http://www.uscis.gov/propub/ProPubVAP.jsp?dockey=9d296ed8d97f728392be9cc37bc47260
There is also a K-4 visa as well the nonimmigrant visa is for a child, the citizen must file Form I-130 on behalf of the non-citizen spouse with the applicable Service Center having jurisdiction over the citizen’s place of residence. The citizen petitioner will then receive a Form I-797, Notice of Action, indicating that the I-130 has been received by the USCIS. The citizen should then file a copy of this I-797, along with a Form I-129F on behalf of the non-citizen spouse and any children, to the Service Center where the underlying I-130 petition is pending.
Once again thank you for your help and input, I will not hesitate to ask you a question or two. I am going to use the web page you mentioned as a hyper link so others can use it also. I welcome all useful information on my topic.
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem
My first topic was initially going to be Cell phone usage. Because I am a commuter traveling up and down I-95 over 10+ miles each way to and from work daily, I see people holding up traffic in the left lane with their cells Phones all always.
I changed my mind, and chose Immigration. As an Immigrant, I see how much has changed since my arrival to the United States. I visited the site you mentioned, wonderful information. I am hearing more and more of my friends whose husbands are abandoning them, after they have receive their cards, like your cousin’s husband, little do they know, the same will happen to them. The law will catch up with them and deport them, leaving them with no chance of returning to the U.S for a very long time.
It is upsetting to me that an individual life could be put on hold, because they will not be able move on after the marriage of that inconsiderate person, when they chose to move on with they life later on, if and when they are ready. The below site, section 240, relates to your cousins’ husband and how he might be handled.
http://www.uscis.gov/propub/ProPubVAP.jsp?dockey=9d296ed8d97f728392be9cc37bc47260
There is also a K-4 visa as well the nonimmigrant visa is for a child, the citizen must file Form I-130 on behalf of the non-citizen spouse with the applicable Service Center having jurisdiction over the citizen’s place of residence. The citizen petitioner will then receive a Form I-797, Notice of Action, indicating that the I-130 has been received by the USCIS. The citizen should then file a copy of this I-797, along with a Form I-129F on behalf of the non-citizen spouse and any children, to the Service Center where the underlying I-130 petition is pending.
Once again thank you for your help and input, I will not hesitate to ask you a question or two. I am going to use the web page you mentioned as a hyper link so others can use it also. I welcome all useful information on my topic.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Green Card through Marriage
Green Card through Marriage
Green card marriages are nothing new in the United States. It has been going on for years, but some people at one point and time, married just for the purpose of keeping the foreign born in the United States. The Immigration would actually make home visits to the homes of the couple and asked questions. Both would be questioned or you might say tested, but not together they were questioned individually.
Every year over 50,000 thousand United States citizens marry foreign-born individuals and petition permanent residency (Green Card) in the United States. Spouses of U.S. citizens are considered "immediate relatives" under immigration laws; therefore they are excluded from all numerical quota limitations. This means that there are unlimited numbers of Green Cards available to foreign nationals who marry U.S. citizens. The process of completing and submitting request for a Green Card through marriage to a United States citizen can be costly and confusing.
The "Green Card through Marriage Information and Application" package is a step-by-step immigration guide to help you file your Green Card application as efficiently and quickly as possible. If the foreign national is currently outside the United States, it is possible to obtain a K-1 Fiancée/Fiancé Visa so the foreign national can come to the United States to marry the U.S. citizen once he or she arrives in the country. The Green Card through Marriage Application Guide contains:
Green Card by marriage overview
How to apply if the marriage takes place in the United States
How to apply if the marriage takes place outside the United States
How to fill out the application forms
Interview information
Sample Green Card Marriage interview questions and answers
How to remove the 2-year conditional residence
Green Card Marriage Document checklist
How to apply for a temporary work authorization to allow employment while the application is processed
List of all USCIS (formerly INS) offices nationwide
List of United States Embassies and Consulates
FREE Application forms* All immigration forms are provided free of charge with the purchase of this application guide.
Green card marriages are nothing new in the United States. It has been going on for years, but some people at one point and time, married just for the purpose of keeping the foreign born in the United States. The Immigration would actually make home visits to the homes of the couple and asked questions. Both would be questioned or you might say tested, but not together they were questioned individually.
Every year over 50,000 thousand United States citizens marry foreign-born individuals and petition permanent residency (Green Card) in the United States. Spouses of U.S. citizens are considered "immediate relatives" under immigration laws; therefore they are excluded from all numerical quota limitations. This means that there are unlimited numbers of Green Cards available to foreign nationals who marry U.S. citizens. The process of completing and submitting request for a Green Card through marriage to a United States citizen can be costly and confusing.
The "Green Card through Marriage Information and Application" package is a step-by-step immigration guide to help you file your Green Card application as efficiently and quickly as possible. If the foreign national is currently outside the United States, it is possible to obtain a K-1 Fiancée/Fiancé Visa so the foreign national can come to the United States to marry the U.S. citizen once he or she arrives in the country. The Green Card through Marriage Application Guide contains:
Green Card by marriage overview
How to apply if the marriage takes place in the United States
How to apply if the marriage takes place outside the United States
How to fill out the application forms
Interview information
Sample Green Card Marriage interview questions and answers
How to remove the 2-year conditional residence
Green Card Marriage Document checklist
How to apply for a temporary work authorization to allow employment while the application is processed
List of all USCIS (formerly INS) offices nationwide
List of United States Embassies and Consulates
FREE Application forms* All immigration forms are provided free of charge with the purchase of this application guide.
USA Green Card Lottery
http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/greencard.htm/Each year, the United States government issues Green Cards through the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, commonly known as the Green Card Lottery. Applicants are normally selected at random by a computer generated drawing. If selected, the applicant, who applied, along with their spouse and all unmarried children less than 21 years of age will have a chance to apply for permanent residences in the United States.
What is the Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery Program?Each year, 50,000 immigrant visas are made available through a lottery to people who come from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. None of the visas are available for people who come from countries that have sent more than 50,000 immigrants to the United States in the past five years.The lottery is held annually by State Department, approximately 110,000 or more applicants from all qualified entries are randomly selected. The State Department selects the approximately 110,000 applications since many will not complete the visa process. However once 50,000 are issued or the fiscal year ends, the lottery is closed. If an immigrant receives a visa through the Diversity Visa Lottery Program, they will be authorized to live and work permanently in the United States. They will also be allowed to bring they spouse and any unmarried children under the age of 21 to the United States. The next Green Card Lottery will be for fiscal year 2008. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Persons who are selected are entitled to claim immigrant visa (Green Card) that will be issued between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.
http://www.usagreencardlottery.org/diversityvisalottery_2009/
What is the Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery Program?Each year, 50,000 immigrant visas are made available through a lottery to people who come from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. None of the visas are available for people who come from countries that have sent more than 50,000 immigrants to the United States in the past five years.The lottery is held annually by State Department, approximately 110,000 or more applicants from all qualified entries are randomly selected. The State Department selects the approximately 110,000 applications since many will not complete the visa process. However once 50,000 are issued or the fiscal year ends, the lottery is closed. If an immigrant receives a visa through the Diversity Visa Lottery Program, they will be authorized to live and work permanently in the United States. They will also be allowed to bring they spouse and any unmarried children under the age of 21 to the United States. The next Green Card Lottery will be for fiscal year 2008. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Persons who are selected are entitled to claim immigrant visa (Green Card) that will be issued between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.
http://www.usagreencardlottery.org/diversityvisalottery_2009/
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Immigration
Immigration refers to the act of entering a new country to settle permanently. Immigration has become a hot topic in the politic arena. Laws that were enacted years ago are now being challenged by politicians from all parties.
Many immigrants have entered the country illegally. Due to the increased number of illegal immigrants, many American born citizens believe the United States has been burdened financially. Some parents also tend to require translator during conferences with teachers and other parents. Immigration allows those seeking a better life through education to enter into a country such as the United States to achieve that goal.As an immigrants myself , who migrated from the West Indies over 27 years ago, in search of a better life. It has not been an easy job legally. I could only imagine how much harder it could be illegally. It pains me to see, how most of the legal and illegal immigrants are being treated.
having a successful career can also give iimmigrants resources required for comfortable living such as adequate health care. Many in smaller countries are not afforded the opportunity to obtain health care due to cost or availability of trained physicians. Daily living requirements such as food and shelter would also be attainable
Many immigrants have entered the country illegally. Due to the increased number of illegal immigrants, many American born citizens believe the United States has been burdened financially. Some parents also tend to require translator during conferences with teachers and other parents. Immigration allows those seeking a better life through education to enter into a country such as the United States to achieve that goal.As an immigrants myself , who migrated from the West Indies over 27 years ago, in search of a better life. It has not been an easy job legally. I could only imagine how much harder it could be illegally. It pains me to see, how most of the legal and illegal immigrants are being treated.
having a successful career can also give iimmigrants resources required for comfortable living such as adequate health care. Many in smaller countries are not afforded the opportunity to obtain health care due to cost or availability of trained physicians. Daily living requirements such as food and shelter would also be attainable
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