Non-citizens and Taxes
Jun 18, 2010
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 a...
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Green Card Eligibility
Jun 18, 2010
In order to become a permanent U.S. resident with the right to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely, you need to get a United States Permanent Resident Card (aka green card). Not everyone is automati...
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Appealing a Visa Denial
Jun 16, 2010
If your application for a visa has been denied, you usually have the opportunity to appeal the decision. Before filing your appeal, try to determine what may have resulted in the denial. Did you not ex...
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Types of Visas
Jun 16, 2010
Those from a foreign country who want to come into the United States usually need a visa to do so. There are two main types of visas: non-immigrant and immigrant. People who plan on a temporary stay ne...
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Visas: Ineligible classes
Jun 10, 2010
Not everyone who wants a visa is eligible for one. The US State Department classifies people with certain health or behavior characteristics as ineligible and denies them entry. The classifications can...
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Diversity Lottery
Jun 10, 2010
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 through...
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B-1 Business Visa Overview and How to Qualify
Jul 15, 2009
If you are working for a foreign entity and must visit the United States for business reasons, you are likely permitted to visit the U.S. with a B-1 visa. The B-1 visa is reserved for those foreign nat...
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How To Get a Temporary Work Visa
Jul 14, 2009
For those who wish to work temporarily in the United States, there are a number of different work visas you can apply for. You will need a specific visa based on the type of work you will be performing...
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How to Use Electronic Immigration Forms
Jul 13, 2009
The office of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now providing electronic filing for certain immigration benefits. This allows people to apply for immigrant benefits from any...
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How to apply for asylum in the US
Jul 07, 2009
Learn how the United States defines asylum, as well as what steps you need to go through before you can become an asylee....
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