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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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How do you report an illegal alien?
You could contact ICE at (866) 347-2423. However, I don't believe they would actually do anything unless there was some other illegal or suspicious activity going on. The current climate of immigration appears to be that being hear without permission appears to be a very low priority for federal immigration law enforcement officials.
Where is your visa number on your Australian visa?
Normally a visa number on most types of visa will be displayed prominently on the visa, it is normally also bar-coded so that is can be scanned at emigration and immigration offices.
Why does the US make a big deal of Immigration?
The reason it frustrates me, is because, I was born, and raised here. I bust my but in life, and as an "average" 28 year old male trying to go back to school, all my state wanted to give me for help was, $150!! That's it! I'm not saying that I'm entitled to anything. But when I had fresh immigrants in the classes next to me getting everything school/housing related(and I'm sure much more), for free, I get pissed off when I have to take out tons of student loans to cover my schooling.
I barely make enough to live, but I made too much for any "free" money, even though my taxes get put towards schooling, and more.
I'm glad their bettering themselves, but pissed at the whole situation. Let them work their butts off to pay for it.
I have to!!
Why did immigrants move to the north?
the north had many more towns which were based on manufacturing. The south was primarily an agrarian (farming) society. Many immigrants were poor. It costs money to become a farmer -- to buy land, animals, hire help etc. It was easier for them to go to northern cities and get jobs which didn't need money to get. Also many manufacturers would hire immigrants because they were willing to work for less money.
How long the immigrant can be out of the country?
Immigrants are supposed to spend more than half the year in the US.
When can an illegal immigrant return after being caught being illegal?
You cant reuturn back when a illegal immigrant gets caught being illegal they deport them and they tell them how much time they cant be in the US
No if you are from the United States, Canada or European Union.
How much do visas cost to get into the United States?
There are two types of US tourist visas, the temporarily and the permanent visas. The temporarily tourist visa costs $160.00 USD. The permanent tourist visa will cost you between $220 and $720 USD. depending on the kind of visa needed.
You married an illegal immigrant Does he have to leave the US?
I believe you used to be able to marry an illegal immigrant and they would not have to leave but with the changes in federal laws for national securit I believe that has changed now and they would have to apply for citizenship like everyone else
How do illegals become citizens?
They can't. That said, if the alien has a way of getting a green card now, like a resident relative, there may be ways to keep him here while the paperwork goes thru. If they don't have any means of getting a green card despite their being illegal, then they cannot become citizens or residents, period. Maybe through an amnesty.
It MAY be possible, though attempting poses considerable risk of being deported.
there are 2 ways to become a legal.
first,it is hard to become citizen for a illegal person. but they have a chance to do it. first of all that person's status must br convert in to the F1 visa status and get a admission in a good college or university. in order to do that you must have to Jamaica for reinstatement process. once you are in in status, get a admission in college. after your college you apply for opt then H1 visa. then you go for green card and finally citizenship. these steps might looks easy and short. but i am sorry to say that it is not. it is really long process.i know how one fill being a illegal that's why i am sharing this information.
Second,the most easiest way to become a ligel is find and citizen girl or boy and marry to them. by this way, you will become citizen in short period of time.If you are asking about the following case:
- You are in the country (USA) illegally
- You wish to get a green card WITHOUT leaving the country
This is NOT possible UNLESS you can successfully apply for asylum, which is based on the expectation of political or religious persecution in your home country, and is not simple to do. ALL other routes to a green card require that the applicant at some point during the process apply FROM THEIR HOME COUNTRY. That is, even by marrying a U.S. citizen, the paperwork requires that the non-citizen apply at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their Home Country. There is no way to remain inside the U.S. and become a legal resident.
Note that this is true for the vast majority of legal US Visas, too. That is, most visas are of a Temporary nature, and are what is called "Non-convertible". That is, once you are admitted into the US on a certain visa, you cannot then later "convert" this visa into another by applying for that visa WITHOUT returning to your home country first. Only a specific few types of visa will allow you to remain inside the US and be converted to another one.
Please use this answer page for actual current law and processes for adhering to the law. Please do not include contact information for immigration lawyers or other such folks, OTHER than US Government websites and contact points.
Please see the Discussion area for more news and updates about current events related to illegal immigration, particularly as the current enforcement of existing laws is undergoing considerable review and changes are common.
Can green cards be taken away?
Yes. For any number of reasons. Getting it back is done via the INS/Federal Court system. The best option would be to consult an attorney who specializes in immigration law.
A further point of law..............If your documents are "taken away from you" by the U.S. Government, you are now ILLEGAL in the USA and are subject to being deported by the INS. In other words you are heading home.
>>>>>> YES!!!!!! Most people think that once they have a green card they are home free, ABSOLUTELY NOT. And at that point, you are officially ILLEGAL, but you can go to immigration court to appeal whatever it is that made you have you have your Green card revoked in the first place(violent crimes, sex offenses, crimes of moral turpitude, fradulent marriages, abandoning your residency by staying out of the US too long, etc)
Can you apply for a fiance visa for an illegal immigrant spouse?
NO! If you could do that then every Mexican with an American girlfirend would be legal. We are all hiding out and waiting for some kind of immigration reform that will give them some kind of chance at legal status. If you file those papers while he is here illegally, you might as well kiss him goodbye.
The time frame for a deportation varies on a case by case basis. Deportation on arrival can be done within a few days, while deportation for those already living in the country may take months or years.
How long before a foreign bride can divorce her husband and retain citizenship?
If you are already a citizen, your citizenship will be retained even if you get a divorce. If you are asking, "How long before a foreign bride can divorce her husband and obtain citizenship?", then the answer is not certain. It depends if you are currently a permanent resident or not. You can check more details at www.ezvisa.us
How long after marrying a citizen and becoming a citizen can that person remarry an illegal alien?
The issue of divorce may in fact be irrelevant.
The USCIS/ICE is no longer recognizing all marriages between unlawfully present foreign nationals and US citizens as valid.
When the foreign national applies for citizenship immigration officials will do an in depth investigation as to the legality of the marriage.
If it is found that the union took place for the sole purpose of the foreign national to gain permanent residency or citizenship, both parties can be charged with a federal felony.
The penalty to all involved parties for being convicted of entering into a fraudulent marriage is a maximum of 5 years in a federal facility and a $250,000 fine. The convicted illegal immigrant will be deported to his or her country of origin and permanently barred from reentry into the US. The US citizen will have a permanent criminal record of having commited a felony offense.
That aside, naturalized citizenship can be revoked (denaturalized) at any time for many reasons including the divorce of a citizen spouse, therefore a time limit does not really matter.
Why the US decided to limit immigration in 1921?
The Immigration Act of 1924 limited the number of people who could immigrate to the United States. It set the quota for any country to be 2 percent of the number of people already from that country who were living in the U.S.
How do asylum seekers get here?
Most often illegal immigrants and refugees come to Australia by boat from Indonesia. These travellers are commonly called "boat people". There has been much controversy in recent years both about the bringing of people and the treatment of these people by the Australian government. The stories are heavily sensationalised in the Australian press and Australia has come under international criticism for the way in which illegal immigrants have been detained whilst their applications for refugee status have been processed.
Additionally unknown numbers of people die each year trying to make the crossing in unsuitable, overloaded vessels. Its a dangerous, long journey where the arrival points in North Western Australia are some of the most inhospitable country in the world.
By the way this site isn't reliable so cross-referance
Why do so many Mexicans enter the US illegally?
Mexico shares the southern border of the United States, which gives Mexicans a way to enter the United States. They come here for better jobs or other reasons, and the U.S. politicians do not enforce the immigration laws, allowing them to remain in the country illegally.
Though the border with Canada is much longer, Canadians are content to stay in Canada. Immigrating to the U.S. illegally from countries other than Mexico or Canada would be much harder, since they would have to fly or boat in.
Do illegal aliens receive free medical services?
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No, illegal immigrants do not get welfare benefits, nor ANY government benefit.
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This is not entirely true. Hospitals are required by The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) to provide emergency treatment to anyone in need, regardless of citizenship status.
Also, the Supreme Court ruled in Plyler v. Doe, 457 U.S. 202 (1982) that the state cannot refuse funding to educate children of illegal aliens.
Illegal aliens who give birth in the U.S. become parents to U.S. citizens, which provides access a wide range of welfare benefits, such as cash payments, food stamps, Medicaid, free school lunch, head start, childcare credits, public housing, etc. Aliens granted amnesty are likewise eligible for benefits.
How long will my settlement visa to UK take?
If you’re looking for UK Visas
You get your visa within 3 weeks of attending your appointment at the visas application center, where 1 week is 5 working days, if you are applying for a visa to visit the UK:
for a holiday or to see family or friends.
for a business trip or meeting.
to get married.
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