Green Cards likely to come up for discussion in US budget
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:16:32 GMT
The US Senate is likely to debate permanent residentship to thousands of immigrants from countries like India and China, as the annual budget comes up for discussion on Monday. A political floor fight is expected over the budget package that has provisions to make available thousands of Green Cards for new permanent immigrants. The measures envisage to get back - or "recapture" - some 90,000 unused employment-based immigration visas and would exclude family members from the overall cap, which is currently set at 140,000.
Learn about the different ways you can come to live in the U.S.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:44:20 GMT
Coming to America: Not unlike Prince Akeem from Zamunda (Eddie Murphy) in the movie "Coming to America," people often say "I want to come live in the United States. Please tell me what to do." There isn't one answer to that question. And among the multiple answers, none are simple. Although, if you find that one visa is a perfect match for you, it might indeed be a relatively simple process. The first question you need to answer is what is the basis for your move?
Living, Working or Studying in the United States
Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:30:11 GMT
The US Immigration laws are rather complex and could be the source of confusion and misunderstandings. There are many types of American visas, some of which allow you to come to the USA for a visit or a temporary stay, while others allow you to remain permanently. Choosing the correct visa requires understanding of the applicant's background and needs, therefore it is advisable to consult with a certified immigration lawyer.
Immigrants cluster in same businesses
Mon, 10 Oct 2005 07:29:34 GMT
NEW YORK — The story of how Cornelia Zicu came to start a Fifth Avenue spa and the story of Abdul Wadud training his cousin to sell fruit on a corner across from Madison Square Garden are stories as old as immigration in America. Just as some neighborhoods have a concentration of people from one country, so do some jobs, as one family member brings others from the old country and helps them find work.
E-3 visa applications: Supporting documents
Sat, 01 Oct 2005 12:15:00 GMT
The Visa Office has informed American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) that the following documents will be required to establish eligibility for E-3 visa issuance:
a) an original or photocopy of a certified ETA 9035 Labor Condition Application form bearing a Department of Labor (DOL) certification date later than September 2, 2005 (MUST use the mail-in ETA 9035);
US introduces new visa application procedure in India
Sat, 01 Oct 2005 12:10:00 GMT
The Visa Facilitation Service (VFS) will be the sole provider of visa services to applicants for US visas throughout India from Oct. 2005.
Designated branches of HDFC Bank across the country will act as fee collection centres. "VFS, which is currently offering similar service for the Mumbai consular district, will become the sole provider of visa services to all applicants for US visas in India as of October 3," Miguel Ordonez, acting chief of consular services, the American Consulate General, said.
Gov. Bush touts overhaul of immigration, student visa rules
Sat, 01 Oct 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Gov. Jeb Bush on Thursday called for a loosening of foreign student visa rules and an overhaul of immigration policy in order not to ''choke off'' international ties. Bush, the opening speaker at The Miami Herald's 9th Annual Americas Conference, said that if he had two ''fairy godmother'' wishes, one would be to create more scholarships for foreign students in order to generate ''a strong cadre of leaders'' overseas with an intimate understanding of the United States and to make the immigration service more efficient.
Green Card Lottery 2007 Starts on October 5, 2005
Tue, 20 Sep 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Despite yesterday's blog that House Committee members voted to get rid of the Green Card Lottery, this year's registration for the 2007 Green Card Lottery starts at noon (12:00 pm EST), October 5, 2005 and ends at noon (12:00 pm EST), December 4, 2005.
Registrations for the Green Card Lottery, officially known as Diversity Visa Lottery, can only be done electronically through the State Department's Web site.
New procedures for visa applicants in India
Mon, 19 Sep 2005 12:00:00 GMT
The U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulates General in Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta have announced that VFS, which is currently offering a similar service for the Mumbai consular district, will become the sole provider of visa services to all applicants for U.S. visas in India as of October 3.
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