Over the past 12 months, I have personally noticed a substantial increase of clients’ accounts on unpleasant inspections and interrogations on entry to the United States, by members of CBP, the law enforcement agency operating under the umbrella agency Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
CBP Officers are charged with maintaining the security and integrity of the [...]
In the recent months, UK immigration has become one of the most discussed topics. With new changes to the UK immigration laws being introduced on almost monthly basis the Tier 4 Student category of the points-based system came again under the scrutiny of the UK Border Agency.
According to Alan Johnson, the Home Secretary, 30% of [...]
Question: I am a nurse and have just passed the NCLEX. I have a hospital who is more than willing to sponsor me. However, I have a big problem. In order to apply for the Green Card through the Nurse Petition, I need to have my unrestricted State License. Under normal circumstances people can get [...]
Question: I have been in the United States for many years. I think there were several things I could have done in the past to help my situation, but did not know exactly what to do. Unfortunately, I let the opportunities pass because I was afraid to see a lawyer. To be honest, I was [...]
Tell me something I don’t know. America’s immigration system is broken, and it seems the current Government is not inclined to fix it. Many people are asking: When will the reform finally happen?
I don’t know, but there are some indications. But first, let me ask: Do we need an immigration reform? Absolutely. Our immigration system [...]
The Internet has given us the capability to easily find all kinds of information on people. It is now possible to find phone numbers, addresses, legal records, and a wide variety of other little bits of information that were difficult to obtain before the emergence of the web. However, the availability of sensitive personal information [...]
America is largely a country comprised of immigrants. Of the millions of people who live here, the vast majority have descended from people who at some time came to America in search of a different or better life. Finding out where and when your relatives came to America can be a real rite of passage [...]
History of Immigration to America
DNA testing for immigration wasn’t always available. For a lot of Americans, U.S. citizenship began with their grandparents or great-grandparents entering New York Harbor. According to The Statue of Liberty – Ellis Island Foundation, more than 12 million immigrants were processed through the immigration station during its 62 years of service. [...]
When opting to immigrate to another country, one of the major factors that influence that decision is the cost of living. In Australia, this is one of the aspects that entice many immigrants and expats to make their mark Down Under. In the last few years, an ever growing number of people have tried their [...]
Each year only 65,000 H-1B Visas are issued in the US. These are considered “specialty” visas, and they are available to professionals in certain occupations. To qualify for an H-1B visa, an applicant mus t usually have, at least, a bachelor’s degree. For instance, doctors, engineers, or computer programmers are examples of professionals that my [...]
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