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The US Green Card

US-Immigration-Info — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:57:29 +0000

The term green card is the casual lingo for the United States Permanent Resident Card because of the green color of some earlier variations while new release are back to this color. Sometimes it is also used to refer to the process of obtaining permanent residency status. This is issued to an alien in the United . . . → Read More: The US Green Card Related posts:

What are Family Based Petitions?

US-Immigration-Info — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:59:28 +0000

Do you have a relative living in the US? If you do, there is a big possibility that you can immigrate to the US via a family based petition. Here are some of the things you should know about family based petitions.

First of all, under family based petition, your relative can only petition you if he/she . . . → Read More: What are Family Based Petitions? Related posts:

How Can You Obtain a K-3 Visa?

US-Immigration-Info — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 06:55:58 +0000

A non-immigrant K-3 visa is granted to a foreigner spouse of a U.S. to allow them entry into the US. By law, a spouse is defined as the legitimate or legally wedded husband or wife. This is also referred as a spousal visa.

These are the processes as to how to obtain it:

- The first step is . . . → Read More: How Can You Obtain a K-3 Visa? Related posts:

Guide for US Citizens Getting Married in China

US-Immigration-Info — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:05:26 +0000

US citizens getting married in China are required to follow the marriage registration procedures as mandated by the Marriage Law of the People’s Republic of China. Each jurisdiction has its own local civil affairs office that a marrying couple can contact for particular details.

The legal marrying age must be met before any couple may be accepted . . . → Read More: Guide for US Citizens Getting Married in China Related posts:

US Citizens Getting Married in Mexico

US-Immigration-Info — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:05:30 +0000

Mexico’s proximity to the United States is one reason why Americans have frequented this beautiful country. They may come as tourists and explore the many recreational spots found in Mexico. They also visit friends and even families working or living there. Along the way, they will meet a lot of Mexican acquaintances of which something may . . . → Read More: US Citizens Getting Married in Mexico Related posts:

US Citizens Getting Married in the Philippines

US-Immigration-Info — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:38:48 +0000

There are a number of US citizens finding their potential spouse in the Philippines. Out of love, they travel thousands of miles across the Pacific or Atlantic Ocean to be with their fiancé. Many of these couples opt to marry in their spouse’s home country for cultural, religious and other personal reasons. US citizens getting married . . . → Read More: US Citizens Getting Married in the Philippines Related posts:

Removal of Conditional Residence Status for Spouse of US Citizen

US-Immigration-Info — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:16:45 +0000

The conditional residence status is applicable for spouses of US citizens when their marriage was only less than two years upon granting of the permanent resident status. There are many reasons why this procedure is being practiced. For one, the US immigrations office uses this to determine the authenticity of the marriage. This two-year window deter . . . → Read More: Removal of Conditional Residence Status for Spouse of US Citizen Related posts:

Humanitarian Reinstatement of I-130 Petitions

US-Immigration-Info — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:34:14 +0000

Though we always think that once a petition has been filed for us by our relatives in the US, there are only very minor roadblocks we can expect along the way. This is the case most especially if the petition has been checked for accurateness and veracity and has been forwarded to the National Visa Center . . . → Read More: Humanitarian Reinstatement of I-130 Petitions Related posts:

Immigration Petition for Parents

US-Immigration-Info — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:05:26 +0000

US citizen children are the only ones eligible to petition their parent(s) to live with them permanently in the United States of America. In order to be file for a petition, the child must be 21 years of age.

Here are the procedures for immigration petition for parents:

1. Fill up Form I-130 or the Petition for Alien . . . → Read More: Immigration Petition for Parents Related posts:

Petitioning an Illegitimate Child

US-Immigration-Info — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:05:30 +0000

Petitioning an illegitimate child is allowed under the immigration law of the United States of America. There are cases wherein a father, during the finalization of his own petition, deliberately omits the fact that he has an illegitimate child thinking that having one will cause a denial in his petition on some basis. Having an illegitimate . . . → Read More: Petitioning an Illegitimate Child Related posts: