Nonimmigrant Intent- what is it, why is it important, and how to overcome a Section 214(b) denial
Nov 18, 2009
Understand Section 214(b) and how it works Information about Section 214(b) and nonimmigrant intent is available from the U.S. State Department's website at http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/denials/...
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Immigration MythBuster- Can a B-1/B-2 visitor change status to F-1 student status in the U.S.?
Oct 26, 2009
Prepare to rebut a presumption of B-1/B-2 visa fraud The B-1/B-2 visitor visa is relatively easy to obtain. The F-1 visa, on the other hand, requires more documentation and proof of eligibility. So...
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Immigration MythBuster- Can religious workers obtain an R-1 visa directly at a U.S. consulate?
Oct 26, 2009
The new I-129 petition with Q&R supplement USCIS revised the I-129 R petition to reflect the requirements of the new rule. Religious employers must now possess a currently valid Internal Revenue Ser...
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Immigration MythBuster- Can you get a green card if separated from your U.S. citizen spouse?
Oct 26, 2009
Determine the marriage partners' intent when they married Even if a couple is separated, they can pursue the foreign national's green card status....
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How to Bring a Foreign Specialty Food Chef to Work in the United States
Oct 14, 2009
Get the facts It is important to obtain information about the proposed employment, the ownership and nature of the employer's business, the complexity of the duties involved, the job's minimum educat...
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Naturalization denied due to a misrepresentation- do you appeal?
Oct 13, 2009
Is the reason given in the denial correct? Misrepresenting information to the USCIS on a naturalization application will result in a finding that the applicant did not establish the required element ...
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Responding to a USCIS Fraud Determination
Oct 12, 2009
Determine if there actually has been fraud or misrepresentation Fraud defined as “false representation of material fact made with knowledge of its falsity and with intent to deceive the other person....
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How to Respond to a USCIS Request for Evidence- Best Practices for RFE Responses
Sep 17, 2009
Become very familiar with 8 C.F.R. § 103.2 in its entirety. 8 C.F.R. § 103.2(b)(8) covers Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny. Cases may be denied without an RFE, which is discretiona...
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