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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.
5,726 Questions
How long do you have to stay married after you get your permanent resident 10 year card?
you don't, permanent residency means he can stay forever.
What is the difference between dual citizenship and dual allegiance?
No difference in the meaning but when people talk about immigration and citizenship topics, almost all of them use the term 'dual citizenship'.
First you have to get married and get legal. The best and most recommended way is for the U.S. citizen to file for a fiance(e) visa for the immigrant first. If you go directly to the USCIS, tell them that your fiance(e) is still in his/her home country and not already in the U.S. illegally. Then when he/she enters with his/her fiance(e) visa, you, the U.S. citizen have 90 days to get married. After getting married the now immigrant husband/wife can file for Permanent Resident Alien Status ("green card"). After about 3 to five years after that he/she can apply for U.S. citizenship if he/she wishes.
How many legal immigrants arrived in America in 2007?
It depends on what one means by "immigrants". There are many different categories under the immigration law, most of which do not give the beneficiary any rights to remain in the United States permanently but only some form of temporary residency (e.g. temporary workers, visitors, students, etc.). Likewise, individuals obtaining "citizenship" would also be excluded from this number since an individual must have already immigrated to the United States to qualify for citizenship and, as such, they would not be considered a "new" immigrant.
Short Answer:In 2009, only 1,130,818 new immigrants came to the United States.As of 2009 a total of 12,450,000 Legal Permanent Residents were living in the United States and 743,715 Naturalized to become United States Citizens.
Detailed Answer:Permanent ResidentsWith respect to individuals obtaining Permanent Residency (commonly termed obtaining one's "Green Card") in the United States for the first time (not renewals) only 1,130,818 were admitted for 2009, up slightly from the 1,107,126 in 2008 and down from the all-time high of 1,826,595 in 1991. These figures include both New Arrivals and individuals who entered legally on a non-immigrant visa and were permitted by USCIS to "Adjust Status". (Source: Department of Homeland Security, "Persons Obtaining Legal Permanent Resident Status: Fiscal Years 1870 to 2009 and Yearbook).Total NEW Permanent Residents in the United States
- 2009: 1,130,818 total (463,042 New Arrivals | 667,776 Adj. of Status)
- 2008: 1,107,126 total (466,558 New Arrivals | 640,568 Adj. of Status)
- 2007: 1,052,415 total (431,368 New Arrivals | 621,047 Adj. of Status)
Total Permanent Resident Population PRESENT in the United States
The total legal permanent resident population in the United States has actually declined from 2008 as there has been a significant decrease in the number of legal permanent residents eligible to naturalize (become citizens).
- 2009: 12,450,000 total (7,870,000 eligible to naturalize)
- 2008: 12,600,000 total (8,160,000 eligible to naturalize)
- 2007: 12,440,000 total (8,130,000 eligible to naturalize)
Total Naturalizations (w/top 3 countries of origin)
(individuals becoming American Citizens after meeting the legal requirements and residency requirements to apply)
- 743,715 (2009) Mexico (15%) / India (7.1%) / Philippines (5.2%)
- 1,046,539 (2008) Mexico (22%) / India (6.3%) / Philippines (5.6%)
- 660,477 (2007) Mexico (18.5%) / India (7.1%) / Philippines (5.9%)
Total Non-Immigrant Admissions
(individuals not entitled to remain in the United States):
- 36,231,554 (2009)
- 39,381,928 (2008)
- 37,149,651 (2007)
Estimated "Unauthorized" Immigrants PRESENT in the United States
(this includes any and all individuals who were PRESENT in the United States legally and overstayed visas - intentionally or unintentionally - and have remained due to the severe ban on reentry imposed by even nominal overstays in the United States)
- 10,800,000 (2009)
- 11,600,000 (2008)
- 11,800,000 (2007)
Refugees (w/top 3 sources)
(individuals granted entry into the United States as Refugees in accordance to the 1980 Refugee Act and the United State's obligations under International Law).
- 74,602 (2009) Iraq (25.3%) / Burma (24.4%) / Bhutan (18%)
- 60,107 (2008) Burma (30.2%) / Iraq (23%) / Bhutan (8.9%)
- 48,218 (2007) Burma (28.8%) / Somalia (14.5%) / Iran (11.4%)
Source: DHS Yearbook of Immigration Statistics, found at: http://www.dhs.gov/files/statistics/publications/yearbook.shtm
How long does it take to get the US citizenship?
As a Permanent Resident (green card holder), you must continuously stay in the United States for five (5) years to qulify for U S citizenship. www.passintlus.com Or join the military and as soon as you get to your duty station apply for citizenship, no matter how long have you been a Permanent Resident you will get your citizenship in around 5 months.
You have to live in the U.S. for at least 5 years. Only 3 if you are married to a citizen.
Can you travel to France with your Polish ID card?
Assuming that you are Polish citizen and you are not taking a detour to any non-Schengen countries (i.e. you are not flying to the Canaries via London or via Casablanca), you should be fine. Traveling within Schengen countries for Schengen citizens requires only a simple form of identification like an ID Card or Driver's License.
Why are there so many immigrants in Britain?
Because Britain recruited in Commonwealth countries in order to staff (1) the National Health Service and (2) the London transport systems, when insufficient applicants were forthcoming from native Englsimen.
What are the requirements to obtain a green card?
To obtain a green card there are many ways:
- Through employment.To apply for an Employment-Based Green Card, a foreign applicant must be sponsored by a qualifying U.S. employer who files Form I-140.
- Through a family member or marriage. You must be sponsored by a family member in the U.S. in order to apply for a Family-Based Green Card by petitioning using Form I-130.
Individuals who obtain a Green Card through marriage to a U.S. Citizen are granted "Conditional" Green Card status, which is only valid for two years. Individuals who have been granted Conditional Green Card Status are required to apply to remove the Conditions on their Green Card within 90 days of the date that their Conditional Permanent Resident status expires.After conditions are removed the applicant is issued a green card valid for 10 years.If married to U.S. Citizen you may apply after 3 years with valid green card for US citizenship.
3. If alien is outside US through consular processing the US citizen can petition for green card and after the process is complete and once visa is available the alien can enter US as a green card holder.
4.Lastly the option of winning in the DV lottery which happens once a year mostly in the month of October or November.
Many southern and eastern Europeans turned to America for financial gain and political freedom.
How can you find out someones immigration status?
Ask them. Either a US birth certificate or a US passport will prove their citizenship status.
AnswerThere is no way of finding out who is a citizen and who is not through some database. Documaents such as a US passport or birth certificate can be forged. If the person was born in the United States, then county records will verify whether or not a person was born in that county. Some counties can have this information viewed publilcly, some will not. If the US Citizen was naturalized, the only way of finding out is with USCIS records. These records are supposed to be obtained only by the person naturalized or by the original petitioner if there was an immigrant visa given back in the days as a non-citizen; a FOIA request can be made to get that info. Of course there's always means to obtain information if you know the right people, but I'm sticking with the most ethical means.
AnswerBasically, there are 3 types of document for US citizenship:
1) U.S. citizen's Birth Certificate
2) Certificate of Naturalization,
3) Certificate of Citizenship
If no above document, USCIS said that you can use: A) Church record, B) School record; C) Census record. D) Affidavits
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If you are an employer and want to know their status you can check them thru the E-Verify system.
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ASKING DIRECTLY AND HONESTLY TO THE PERSON.
Are there any states where a citizen and an illegal immigrant can get married?
illegals can get married anywhere to whoever they want, is no big deal.
As the ability to get married is a State-level jurisdiction, and immigration status is a Federal-level jurisdiction, the two are NOT related.
I am not aware of any state that requires a person to be a legal immigrant to be married, though they almost certainly will have to produce some sort of identification document to prove who they are (NOT that they are here legally). For instance, a person who has overstayed their visa is technically an illegal immigrant, yet would still have a passport (from their home country) which could easily be used to fulfill the identification requirement necessary to get a marriage license.
However, do note that marriage does not automatically convey any change in immigration status. That is an ENTIRELY different question.
Where do most legal immigrants come from in the US?
According to the US Immigration Bureau, the majority of legal immigrants are Asians. The percentage of Asians has been increasing for the past ten years into the US.
How do british people say hello?
it's exactly the same. American English and British English are the same language, apart from favor to favour and color to colour. My spell cheack says the British versions are wrong. Ignore it! :D
Hope this helps
~Happypieman~
Can a US citizen adopt a 17 year old?
The best option is to consult with an attorney who is qualified in immigration law as to the possibility of adoption and/or the procedures required as they relate to the individual's circumstances.
Here is more input:
- Yes and no. I believe that you would have to deal with the bureaucracy of both countries (the U.S. and the child's home country) first. The USCIS may grant temporary anti-deportation protection for the child but do not count on it.
- It could be done under certain circumstances, but it would be a two-country "beaurocracy hell" in the beginning.
- It depends what country you want to adopt the child from and to be honest, it's all about money. If you have enough money to sway certain people in certain countries you can adopt as many children as you want. Moscow and Asian countries are difficult to adopt from, but money talks. There is a lot of red tape involved and also a lot of time involved. I suggest you speak to a lawyer and prepare yourself before you start any adoption process.
- Yes, if the child is residing in the U.S. he or she must be under the age of 16 and have no surviving parent or a single parent who has voluntarily relinquished parental rights. INA Section 101 (b)(1)(F), USC Section 1101(b)(1)(F).
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No, in order to adopt a kid here and give him a legal immigration status he needs to came here legally (with a green card) and then here in USA the parents needs to adjust his status to son of US citizen and then the kid will be citizen.
How do I become a us citizen if I am 82 years old?
There is no age limit to obtaining US citizenship. The general requirements are: * A period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States * The ability to read, write and speak English * Good moral character * Knowledge of the principles of the U.S. Constitution * Favorable disposition towards the United States * Pass the United States Citizenship Test Check out the link at the right for further information. PS, Thank you for your interest in becoming a US citizen. Good luck and welcome aboard.
What are some of the dangers of immigrating?
some dangers would definatly be the safety of the citezens also they could be torists, its all just danger danger and more danger!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! plus ther is not enough room for it with the way our ecomny is ging
If an illegal immigrant father has a child in the US can he stay the mother is a U.S. citizen?
No. He will have to return to his country of origin and apply to be an US citizen like everyone else. The child is an US citizen because he/she was born to a parent who is an US citizen and also because the child was born in the US. Having a child with a US citizen or while in the United States does not give you US citizenship. My advice would be, first, to return to your country of origin because you are here illegally, then marry the mother of your child and then apply for permanent residency.
What is the difference between legal immigrants and naturalized citizens?
a legal alien cannot vote or sponsor people over to the US and they need to have a permanent residents card in order to work and travel within the US. A natural born citizen is some one who is born in the US and is a American citizen. They can vote, sponsor relatives over, etc.
If illegal immigrants have a child born in the US are the parents also citizens of the US?
No. Having a child in the United States does NOT affect the parent's immigration status.
Once the child is 21, that child can petition for the parent to be given a green card, but the mere fact of an illegal having children who are US citizens does not confer any change in immigration status for that illegal alien.
Thus, the illegal alien parent can easily be deported. The child may also be forced to leave with the illegal parent, but this depends entirely on the circumstances. Even if the US citizen child does leave with the illegal parent, that does not affect the citizenship of the child.
What groups provide most of the immigration today?
Mexicans are the largest group of immigrants coming to the US in present day.
Not until he/she gets a green card or at least permission by the USCIS, based on your marriage in Mexico. Now about the name jumble: It would be in his/her favor that he/she did not use his/her real name in the USA while illegal, specially since he/she has been deported at least once. That is if he/she never used his/her real name while illegally in the USA, so as far as the INS is concerned, he/she was never here (the USA). That said, I hope that he/she used his/her real name when she married you in Mexico. I think you know why. Now, go to the USCIS or an immigration attorney and file the paperwork to bring you foreing husband/wife to the USA. Actually, it's OK if he/she (the immigrant) used his/her real name while illegally in the U.S. As long as he/she did not give his/her real name when deported. The reason for this is the possible 3 to 10-year ban for entering the country illegally AND being deported at least once.
Why do people want to immigrate to Canada?
Health Care:
Canada offers to all its citizens free health benefits to their citizens regardless of income level. Most provinces offer free coverage, excluding dental work. If you are a senior all prescriptions are free of charge. A substantial social security network exists as well and includes unemployment insurance, welfare, family allowance and senior pension.
Economy:
Canada's GDP is ranked one of the world's highest. In the areas of social, financial and natural resources, Canada is ranked high by the World Bank. Canada is at the top of the trading nations world wide, it's market-oriented economy competes and production patterns rival the United Stares. Canada is a member of the G-8 ( top 8 powerful economic countries) because of this, the country's debt is the lowest.
Education:
Canada's education system is highly respected worldwide. Canada's education starts off depending on what province you live in, early child education is where you start and end off in grade 12, then have a choice to go into college, university or workplace preparation ie. Apprenticeship. Part of the reason is for a low average cost for tuition.
Diversity:
Canada is a very ethnically diverse country, 1 out of 4 people who live in Canada are immigrants. Canada has the highest immigration rate in the world. Two of the biggest ethnically diverse cities in the world are Vancouver and Toronto. People choose Toronto or Vancouver as places to live, because they feel close to home there. Canada is known for many different cultures coming together and share their religious views, food, clothing, language, ect.
Crime:
Compared to the USA, Canada's crime record is substantially lower. In the USA, there are more murder, assault, and robbery crimes. In Canada weapons such as knives and guns are more involved. Only 33% of all crimes in Canada are involved with weapons.
What does back country refer to?
The backcountry is a generic term for a remote region or the boondocks, which can be close to urban areas if not immediately accessible by vehicle, or not generally frequented by human visitors.
Can Czech EU passport holders work in the UK?
It is sometimes difficult for a spouse to work if he or she is on a spousal visa. It would be better to apply for a work permit in the UK.
