US IMMIGRATION LAW
This U.S. immigration
information page deals with U.S. immigration law and how to get a
U.S. immigration visa. Here you will learn what the different types
of U.S. visa are, as well as the different benefits attached to each
type of U.S. visa, and which ones to apply for. The
U.S. visa application process will also be covered here. U.S.
immigration laws may not be what you expect. U.S. immigration laws
and policies are not always logical or sensible, many people who
could make wonderful contribution to the U.S. were more often the
ones kept out. As you will later see, U.S. immigration law tries as
much to keep you out as to let you in. If you want to succeed at
U.S. immigration, your best ally is information --correct
information ---which this website is going to provide you.
Things you might be interested to learn about US immigration and
immigration law:
Often people fail at
immigration not only because they don't know enough about US
immigration law, but also because they have been getting the wrong
information. Yes, an even greater danger for the immigrant than
having too little information is having incorrect information. The
information given out at U.S. Consulates, embassies and offices of
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Service (BCIS),
formerly known as the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS),
isn't always complete. Most US immigration officials lack the time
to share all their knowledge with you. The key to successful
immigration is knowledge, so read on and learn more about
immigration visas and U.S. immigration laws.
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You must have heard of tales about people who
have found shortcuts through the U.S. immigration system. Though
there may be some occasional unusual incidents, but the fact remains
that your chances of successfully circumventing the U.S. immigration
law or cheating the U.S. immigration system is near impossible.
While bribing public officials is generally tolerated in other
countries, it is not so in the U.S.A. The tactic of bribing U.S.
immigration officials just won't work. Why?, because any U.S.
government employee found guilty of graft (accepting bribes) will be
severely punished. In short U.S. immigration officials don't take
bribes.
Another popular scheme among those who want to
cheat the U.S. immigration system is to ask help from U.S.
Congressmen or Senators. While a U.S. politician may try to
accommodate you by writing a letter to the BCIS (Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services) asking for a status report on
your case, one thing he/she will not do fight with a U.S.
immigration official or the BCIS to get you a green card or visa.
Regardless how strong your political influence might be, no U.S.
government official will get, nor attempt to get, U.S. immigration
benefits for someone who is not truly qualified. It is a point
of pride among Americans that even Congressmen and Senators are not
above the law.
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Yes, you can actually work the U.S. immigration
system by knowing exactly how it operates. Most people view their
chances for successful immigration as either completely uncertain or
totally impossible. One group believes that by filling out a few
simple forms they will quickly and automatically be granted the
right to do exactly as they please.
They get angry and insulted when they find out that
the U.S. government isn't going to cooperate as quickly or as easily
as they thought. The other group is made up of those who think the
situation is hopeless. Usually they've based their conclusions on
discussions with the above-mentioned misinformed friends and
relatives. The doomsayers and the optimists have one thing in common
-they are both wrong!
Contrary to popular belief, immigration is much like
any other area of the law. To prepare an immigration case, you must
gather evidence, make arguments and complete paperwork. The finished
product is then considered by a "judge" who, in this situation, is a
BCIS or consular officer. The officer looks at the case and makes a
decision based on his or her knowledge of the law and
evaluation of evidence.
While some cases are obviously stronger than others,
nobody's case is either a guaranteed success or a certain failure.
Each one is different. There are many variables in preparing a case.
Bear in mind that there is no black or white in U.S. immigration.
Each case is some shade of gray, and that means that there is always
hope for would-be immigrants like you.
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As
regards U.S. immigration, knowing U.S. immigration law and the rules
and regulations of the U.S. immigration system is not enough. You
must also know how things really work in the real world. It may seem
to you after reading these words, that your chances of a successful
U.S. immigration is bleak, don't be discouraged, we were only trying
to dispel some of the myths surrounding U.S. immigration. Just stay
with us and we will teach you how to succeed at U.S. immigration. Whether your aim is to live, work, invest, retire
or study in the United States, we will help you reach your goal
legally.
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Know the different types of immigration visas, the
visa application
process as well as your rights as a holder of an immigration
visa under the U.S. immigration law.
All about the US Visa
US immigration involves getting an immigration visa.
Learn how to obtain an immigration visa and what the applicable U.S.
immigration laws are.
Non-immigrant
visas
Non-immigrant visas allow you to come to the United
States for a short time and for a specific purpose.
Immigrant visas
Immigrant visas, also known as green cards, enable
you to live and work permanently in the United States.
U.S. immigration law provides several paths
for the immigrant to take:
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US immigration through a relative (family
member)
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US immigration through
international adoption
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U.S. immigration through fiance (K-1 visas)
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US immigration through employment
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US immigration through investment
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US immigration through special statuses:
political asylee or refugee
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US immigration through diversity: The
Green Card Lottery
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US immigration through Violence Against
Women Act (VAWA)
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US immigration through "The Registry"
(Immigration and Nationality Act)
For more details about these US immigration paths,
please see the
US green cards page.
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US green cards are
US permanent residence visas.
It
gives you the legal right to live and work permanently in the United
States and to enter and leave the country freely.
How to
obtain US green cards
Know the different ways to obtain US green cards, the relevant US
immigration laws. Learn more about other related topics
such as immigration visas.
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Generally, U.S. immigration entails getting a
immigration visa, however if you are from one of the Visa Waiver
Program countries, you don't need an immigration visa.
Visa Waiver
Program
Are you from a Visa Waiver Program country? Click the above link to
know. Also learn the advantages and of traveling without an
immigration visa.
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If you married to an American citizen
and your marriage is less than two years old, you are subject to the
two-year conditional residency imposed on all green card holders who
obtained their residency status through marriage. The reason for
this regulation is so you can prove that you did not get married
merely to evade U.S. immigration laws. The I-751 petition is
intended for the removal of these conditions.
I-751: Removal of the
conditions on residence
Know how to apply for I-751, and know what to do in case your American
spouse refuses or couldn't sign the I-751 form due to termination of
marriage, divorce, death of your American spouse, etc.
Related links:
US
immigration information center |
US immigration law | US visa application
| USA green cards |
Visa waiver program (VWP) | I-751 petition
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