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If you are a foreign citizen who wants to immigrate to and live in the U.S., you must first get an immigration visa. Specific immigration laws and procedures must be followed during the immigration... more
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The US State Department conducts an annual Diversity Visa Lottery--also called a green card lottery--which awards eligible people the chance to receive one of 50,000 immigrant visas distributed... more
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Renewing your Green Card, or Permanent Resident Card, is important. If you have an expired Green Card you may be denied re-entry into the United States. You could also be charged with a misdemeanor (... more
Written by attorney Carl Shusterman.
In addition to gaining various benefits, a U.S. green card also means you now have responsibilities like paying taxes. Even if you live abroad, as a green card holder the U.S. government views you as... more
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Overview. We encourage everyone with travel plans, including US citizens, to check the Department of Homeland Security website for information on travel, including airport security and documentary... more
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An Aggravated Felony for Immigration Purposes. If you do the crime, and you end up with time, then it is easier to be denied all relief. This reason is usually the really messy one, but the DHS has... more
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