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Immigrant Visas - An Overview
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Immigration is the act of entering a country with the intention of permanently living and working there. People wishing to immigrate to the United States must obtain an immigrant visa to apply for entry to the United States. To obtain an immigrant visa, a person must qualify for one of the immigrant classifications such as employment-based, family-sponsored, refugee, etc. Immigration is a complex area of the law that can be confusing and overwhelming for people entering the United States, and frustrating and time-consuming for sponsoring companies. We can help simplify the process and help you navigate through the specific requirements, rules, and procedures.
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Types of Immigrant Visas
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Immigration is the act of entering a country with the intention of permanently living and working there. People wishing to immigrate to the United States must obtain an immigrant visa to apply for entry to the United States. To obtain an immigrant visa, a person must qualify for one of the immigrant classifications such as employment-based, family-sponsored, refugee, etc. Immigration is a complex area of the law that can be confusing and overwhelming for people entering the United States, and frustrating and time-consuming for sponsoring companies. We can help simplify the process and help you navigate through the specific requirements, rules, and procedures.
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A person desiring to reside in the United States permanently must obtain an immigrant visa. Immigration visas are primarily employment-based or family-based. One of the most difficult areas of US immigration law is determining which visa or immigration option is best suited for a particular situation. As there may be more than one option available, an immigration attorney can assist in identifying and petitioning for the appropriate visa.
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United States Immigration Law
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The legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the United States federal government all play important roles in US immigration law and policy. There are five departments within the executive branch that handle much of the immigration process: the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of State, the Department of Justice, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services. The subdivisions within the DHS that enforce and administer benefits under the immigration laws are the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement division, and the US Customs and Border Protection division. The USCIS handles most of the immigration process.
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Eligibility
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The United States immigration system is set up to grant immigration status based on a variety of factors. These factors include, but are not limited to: family reunification, needed work skills, capital investment, the necessity for refugee status, etc. The immigration system also allows for individuals to enter a lottery for immigration status. Ultimately, one’s ability to obtain immigrant status will depend upon which path that person is eligible to pursue based on their: employment, education, family, and other needs and characteristics.
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Lottery
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The Diversity Visa Lottery Program issues yearly immigrant visas to people whose country of origin has low immigration rates to the United States.
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There are several paths to gaining immigrant status and each path has a different process that must be completed. Immigration attorneys represent clients throughout the world and handle immigration matters for their clients no matter which state in the US they choose to reside.
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Contact us at 877-479-7970, or e-mail us at info@law-thomas.com, to arrange for a confidential complimentary consultation on your legal immigration needs.
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Q: What are factors considered by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in granting an individual immigration status?
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A: The immigration authorities at the USCIS have wide discretion in reviewing petition for immigration status. The factors considered by the USCIS include whether the applicant has an immediate relative who is a US citizen or a lawful permanent resident; whether the applicant has a permanent employment opportunity in the US and whether that employment fits under one of the five eligible employment categories; and whether the applicant qualifies for refugee status.
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Q: What is the basis for being deported?
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A: Deportation occurs when an alien has been found to have violated certain immigration laws and results in the alien forfeiting his or her right to remain in the United States.
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