Several Immigration Myths Refuted

Posted on: 13 December 2016

The process of immigrating to the United States can be an extremely lengthy, complicated and commonly misunderstood process. As a result, those looking to permanently immigrate may need some myths about obtaining citizenship refuted. Myth: A Green Card Means You Are A Citizen Many individuals assume that being issued a green card will mean that they are citizens. However, this is actually only part of the process. A person that has been issued a green card will be legally allowed to live in the country for a protracted period of time.
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Foreign Nationals: Why You Need Legal Representation

Posted on: 5 March 2015

Dealing with the USCIS is one of the most stressful experiences that you might have to go through if you're a foreign national living in the U.S. This is not only because the agency has long processing times, but also because it can remove you from the country if it deems that you've violated your visa status. Plus, there's also the fact that a negative decision on your petition may not be changed.
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What Can You Do If You Overstayed Your Student Visa?

Posted on: 24 February 2015

When you receive a student visa, you are only allowed to stay within the United States for a certain period of time. Unfortunately, some students overstay on the visa and end up facing legal problems. If you have overstayed your visa, it is important that you take action today.  Did You Overstay? The front of your I-94 student authorization card displays the period you are allowed to legally stay in the country.
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