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| How Do I Change My Nonimmigrant Status? |
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| Anyone who comes to the United States must have a visa to enter. The Nonimmigrant visas are issued to foreign nationals who intend to remain in the (U.S.) on a temporary basis. There are more than 40 nonimmigrant visa categories, each used for a different, but very specific purpose, depending on the particular reason for coming to the U.S. You need to immediately apply for the change of Status as soon as your original reason for coming to the U.S. changes. This article enlightens you with the all the consequences of not applying for the change of status on time and it also throws a light on why it is important to change your visa status as soon as your purpose of visit to the US changes. |
| How do I extend my Nonimmigrant Status? |
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| We understand that you may wish to remain in the U.S. for a period longer than originally planned. Nonimmigrant visas are issued to foreign nationals who intend to remain in the U.S. for, depending on the particular nonimmigrant classification, a temporary or otherwise less than permanent period of time. You may be able to continue doing the same types of activities for which you were initially admitted by applying for an extension of your period of nonimmigrant stay in the U.S. Let us analyze the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) extension requirements and see how they may apply to your situation. |
| How do I apply for a Green Card through Marriage to U.S. citizen? |
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| Securing permanent residence through Marriage to a U.S. Citizen is a multistep process. Some of these steps are required to be completed before your fiancé or spouse enters the US and some after entering the US. In the article U.S. citizen marrying a foreign national: Issues involved which was published in November 2005 issue of Immigration Monitor, our monthly newsletter, we covered the requirements, benefits, and application process of the K1, fiancé visa, and K3, spouse visa. In this article we shall cover the steps involved in getting permanent residency after entering the U.S. |
| How do I apply for a Work Permit. I am presently on a Dependant Visa? |
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| Dependants of personnel with work visas in the US are not generally allowed to work in the US, unless they qualify for a work visa in their own. However, spouses of certain student or work visa holders can apply for employment authorization. This article discusses the situations when a dependant spouse can work or study in the United States. |
| How do I bring my foreign national fiancée / spouse to the U.S. I am a U.S. Citizen? |
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| Each year, thousands of U.S. citizens marry foreignborn persons and file for their permanent residence process in the United States. The immigration process for green card through marriage depends upon whether you intend to marry the foreign national in the U.S. or outside the U.S. Each situation has its own distinct requirements and procedures and thus, requires different planning. |
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