Guides published by Elizabeth Rose Blandon

General Concepts About Traveling to the U.S.

Jul 28, 2011

A foreign national who wishes to travel to the United States will need a way to get inside of the border legally. For most, the permission to enter comes in the form of a visa stamped in the passport. ...

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October 28th -- Deadline For Widow(er)s To Self-Petition For A Green Card

Jul 27, 2011

For many years, foreign nationals were barred from qualifying for a green card following the death of their United States citizen or Legal Permanent Resident spouse. This rule was commonly known as the...

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President Obama Did Not Enact The DREAM Act (But We Wish He Could)

Jul 26, 2011

Some right-wing websites and emails state that President Obama gave amnesty to foreign nationals with illegal presence in the United States by issuing a recent executive order. Importantly, the web sit...

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Detention: Where Is My Foreign National?

Jul 18, 2011

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) usually bring foreign nationals into custody because they were discovered at the border, a local jail or in the community. If you believe friends or family ...

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What does “inadmissible” mean for a foreign national?

Jul 18, 2011

Before foreign nationals are given visas or allowed to become legal permanent residents, they must demonstrate that they are not inadmissible. This term describes a trait that makes their entry into th...

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Suing Immigration For Not Processing Your Case

Jul 12, 2011

If you have submitted your case to Immigration for processing and it seems like they are taking forever to give a decision, you might be able to sue them in Federal Court. It is possible to file a laws...

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Immigration Enforcement At Worksites And How To Get Work Authorization

Jul 12, 2011

It is against federal law for an employer to employ a foreign national who does not have work authorization. For this reason, U.S. employers are required to verify employees work authorization by submi...

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The Consequence Of A Fraud Finding On An I-130 Spouse Petition

Jul 07, 2011

A valid marriage between a foreign national and a U.S. citizen or resident usually results in a green card for the foreign spouse. Immigration considers a marriage valid if the parties intended to esta...

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Can Foreigners Get A Florida Drivers License With A Pending Deportation Case?

Jul 05, 2011

A foreign national must provide proof of eligibility as well as proof of identification in order to obtain a Florida drivers license. Proof of eligibility can be a valid employment authorization card, ...

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President’s Executive Order Will Help Foreign Investors

Jul 01, 2011

On June 15, 2011, President Obama issued an Executive Order establishing the SelectUSA Initiative. This government program establishes a federal investment promotion program to spur the U.S. economy. S...

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Elizabeth Rose Blandon's Legal Guides (180)

General Concepts About Traveling to the U.S.

October 28th -- Deadline For Widow(er)s To Self-Petition For A Green Card

President Obama Did Not Enact The DREAM Act (But We Wish He Could)

Detention: Where Is My Foreign National?

What does “inadmissible” mean for a foreign national?

Suing Immigration For Not Processing Your Case

Immigration Enforcement At Worksites And How To Get Work Authorization

The Consequence Of A Fraud Finding On An I-130 Spouse Petition

Can Foreigners Get A Florida Drivers License With A Pending Deportation Case?

President’s Executive Order Will Help Foreign Investors