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Immigration
Moving from one country to another involves meeting certain requirements and obtaining the proper permissions. This category is for questions related to these requirements and processes.
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File for custodial rights in the appropriate state court in the city or county of residence. Be advised that the mother's illegal status is irrelevant in custodial proceedings as US law presumes both biological parents have equal rights to a child until a court rules otherwise. Furthermore, if the couple were not married the law presumes the mother (illegal or not) retains full custodial rights to the child until the father establishes paternity, files suit for parental rights and a ruling is made by the court.
Why did navists oppose immigrants?
Nativists opposed immigrants primarily because they believed that newcomers threatened their cultural identity, economic opportunities, and social stability. They often viewed immigrants as competitors for jobs and resources, fearing that an influx of foreigners would lead to wage depression and job scarcity. Additionally, nativists frequently held prejudiced views, believing that immigrants, particularly from certain countries or ethnic backgrounds, were inferior or unassimilable. This opposition was often fueled by economic anxieties and cultural fears during periods of rapid immigration.
Are green card holders allowed to stay outside the US for more than 6 months and less than 1 year?
Assuming you do not apply for a reentry permit before you leave, the maximum stay is 1 year. If you apply for a reentry permit before you leave, the maximum stay is 2 years.
If you wish to stay longer than two years, you will need both a reentry permit and a returning resident visa. You must apply for the reentry permit before you depart the US. You don't necessarily need to receive it before you leave.
If you stay longer than 2 years, there is no guarantee you will be able to get a returning resident visa.
Note: your US green card may be taken away if your travel record suggests that you reside outside the US more than in the US. So, coming to the US for two weeks every 11 months will at some point result in cancellation of your green card and an inability to return to the US using the green card.
Where do you report an immigrant for deportation?
uhh, immigration. but i don't see why you'd want to narc someone out like that.
It's fine if you believe you should and you'd be in the right as a citizen, however, think the person getting across has risked there life escaping a highly likely war torn country, so morally, would you?
Why does America not like Mexican Immigrants?
Its not that Americans don't like immigrants per se. We do not like people illegally coming into our country, speaking another language, insisting that things be written in that language, insisting on getting benefits that American tax payers flip the bill for, raising our crime rate, flying the Mexican flag, bringing their gangs and drugs or a number of other things that effectively trash our culture while insisting on bring their culture here. If that's not enough we simply do not need more people. But if an immigrant wants to come here they need to become American not be a Mexican in America.
In other words, racism and xenophobia.
Media culture often blames problems on Mexican immigrants that they are not responsible for, as it is easier to blame a target other than oneself. For example, economic problems can be blamed on immigrants as opposed to overspending and under taxing.
How do you an alien registration number if you have an H4 Visa?
As a H4 visa holder, you do not have an alien registration number, if you have not aplied Green Card (USCIS form I-485) before. To get an alien registration number, the H1 visa holder must apply for USCIS form I-140 first. If an immigration visa is vailable for the H1 visa holder, he/she and the H4 depentent can apply for USCIS form I-485, and then get an alien registration number from SUCIS Servicd center. H-4 visas are issued to the H-1 holder's spouse and children under twenty-one years of age. Holders of H-4 visas are considered to be dependents of H-1B visa holders. As H-4 status holders, spouses and children under twenty-one years of age may be entitled to enter and remain in the United States for the duration of the H-1 holder's authorized stay.
What is the problem with current Mexican immigration?
The United States has a huge problem with immigration. Many people die as they travel on foot from other countries. Once an illegal immigrant is here, the welfare system, school system, and other public agencies are unable to support the needy citizens of the country.
How many murders were committed by illegal aliens in the US last years?
As there are many unsolved murders this cannot be known.
What law increased immigration quotas and eased most remaining restrictions?
The Immigration Act of 1990 increased immigration quotas and eased remaining restrictions. After the law was enacted the amount of immigrants admitted increased to 700,000 annually.
well, yes, if they have no papers it doesn't matter if they have 10 kids and 15 grandkids and a us citizen spouse. you can get deported. the chances of getting caught are so slim now though, but yes. deportation is possible.
I married an illigel from mexico, i went to the court house applied for the marriage app, filled it out and it didn't ask for him or my ss#, he never went to the court house and we got the marriage lic. we got married 3 days later at the courthouse.
What do you call people who go to live in another country without permission of its government?
Illegal immgrants/aliens. Asylum seekers. Occupying forces.
Can an illegal immigrant start a sole propriertorship business?
It is illegal for illegal aliens to work in the U.S., but most of them are not sitting at home eating bon-bons. They are working, illegally. But how does an illegal alien start a business?
Other than growing vegetables in the garden or a farm, he most likely needs a partner who can operate a business and report income tax. He would most likely have a contract that only (1) he, (2) his partner, and (3) his lawyer knows. In this contract they will stipulate how much he contributes in capital, the tax will be paid by his partner, and how they will distribute the income. There is nothing illegal to have a contract like this.
His partner will then run the business according to their agreement, and the business will make or fail depending on its own merit.
The illegal alien cannot legally work even in his business, but most illegal aliens are not sitting at home eating bon-bons.
There you have it.
What documents does a US citizen need to take to Mexico to marry a Mexican citizen there?
You will need your valid US passport, your tourist card (document given to you upon entry into Mexico) and, in some Mexican states, you will need a copy of your birth certificate with a certified Spanish translation.
To apply for legal United States citizenship, you must have legally lived in the States for at least five years. This means that you must have entered the country on a legal visa.
Why is an immigration reform needed in the US?
We have so many illegal immigrants being exploited every day. And like Martin King said, "injustice to one is injustice for all", if we allow a group of people to be exploited, it will open the door to further injustice to someone else.
Just a few exploits that happen on a regular basis:
- Farmers hire immigrants to pick their crops. They pay illegal immigrants a miserable amount, and when they feel like saving some money, they call ICE on them, and deport them without paying them their owed money. Legal or illegal, every person deserves justice.
- The Government itself is exploiting illegal immigrants. They charge their paychecks Social security and other taxes, when they know that the illegal immigrant will get absolutely no benefits in the future. The government relies on exploiting illegal immigrants because if they didn't, the Social Security plan would have failed a long time ago. All the baby boomers are retiring in masses now days, and people are living to be older, this has put a huge stress on the Social Security system, and illegal immigrants can't get retirement benefits, but they still have to pay Social Security.
- There are millions of undocumented students that wish to further their education to help make the United States a better place. These students do not have access to federal aide to pay for college, and some colleges have even banned undocumented students. Those undocumented students that have graduated from college cannot take positions for which they studied for. We have undocumented doctors, lawyers, inventors, and innovators working at Mcdonalds, as janitors, and orange pickers. This misplacement of our educated workforce is what will destroy the United States.
What is a legal resident of the us?
Basically a Legal American Citizen is one that is born and raised in the US with legal papers of their citizenship in the country.
Yes, they do! Where they come from, their lifestyles are more, well, dirty! So when they come to our country they think they can preserve their dirty ways.
Can foreigner buy property in US?
YES! But, with some differences from the U.S. citizens.
Basic Requirements for Foreign Investors wishing to Purchase Real Estate in the US
1. FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real PropertyTax Act)
Foreign Investors must acquire a US taxpayer identification number (TIN) before purchasing property.
2. Capital Gains Tax on Sales
Income resulting from the sale of US Real Property is taxable. The Capital Gains tax is calculated by using the Sale Price today minus the Original Sale Price, plus Capital Costs, minus Depreciation. Since this tax is approximately 20% of the gain, Sellers may consider an exchange. The time to divest can become the time to reinvest.
3. Income Tax
Foreign Investors are taxed at a flat 30% federal tax rate on gross rental income, unless they take the "net election" on their income tax returns allowing them to take deductions for regular expenses before income tax is calculated. Furthermore anyone who collects income for a Foreign Investor is generally required to withhold 30% of the Gross Income such as rents.
4. Title Decisions
Decisions as to how title is taken should be address beforehand. Title can be taken as an Individual , a foreign corporation, a US corporation or trust, for example. In these and other matter it is advisable to seek out a competent accountant and or lawyer with international experience.
What happens if an immigrant marry a U.S citizen and the citizen abandon the immigrant?
Since marriage to a US citizen confers US citizenship upon the spouse, it is not clear how your spouse is an illegal immigrant unless you are also an illegal immigrant (not that you actually said that either of you are living in the US, but that seems to be the most likely interpretation). I also don't know why you are abandoning your spouse instead of getting a divorce. Nothing will necessarily happen; it depends upon what action the abandoned spouse may choose to take. If you are sued, then there could be various consequences depending upon the outcome of the suit.
Does an American citizen need a visa to Egypt?
Yes they do need a visa it cost 15-20 u can get on arrival
at the airport make sure your passport is valid for 6 months
Does the parent become a US citizen if the child is a US citizen?
No, to be born an American citizen you have to be born on American soil. Such as America or an American embassy. I believe that you only have to have one parent from the country in order to access some kind of resident visa and or long term citizenship.
