http://immigration-debate.legal-questions.org Immigration Debate weblog Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:20:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You filed your immigration case, you paid all the fees. If USCIS asked for it, you responded to their request for evidence (RFE). You got your interview.That was four years ago.Now, many frustrated phone calls and InfoPass appointments later, you continue to be told the same thing: security checks. Or ... http://immigration-debate.legal-questions.org/2010/03/12/immigration-writs-of-mandamus-uscis-is-taking-too-long/ Many individuals apply for the E2 and the L1 visas to work and reside in the United States. These are one of the most common visa options selected by immigrants.Read more http://immigration-debate.legal-questions.org/2010/03/11/eb-5-is-the-answer-to-overcome-the-e2-l1-hassles/ In April 2008 a directive came from the Department of Homeland Security allowing certain students to apply for up to a 17 month extension of their OPT period bringing up to a maximum of 29 months being allowed to work under this status. This temporary interim ruling was designed to ... http://immigration-debate.legal-questions.org/2010/03/10/how-to-get-a-17-month-extension-to-your-f1-visa-to-allow-you-to-work-in-the-us-for-longer/ There are two information lines you can call within Australia according to the US Consulate to help with your E3 visa questions according to the US Embassy.One is a paid 1-902-941-641 number which is charged at $1.15 per minute which either has pre-recorded information that is no different to the ... http://immigration-debate.legal-questions.org/2010/03/09/e3-visa-support-and-help-contacts-with-your-visa-application-and-us-consulate-interview/ The NVC (short for the National Visa Center) and its processing guidelines have been the topic of discussion in some US Immigration circles. The following piece will look at whether or not recent policy changes will have an impact upon those seeking K1 Fiance visa benefits.The National Visa Center (NVC) ... http://immigration-debate.legal-questions.org/2010/03/08/will-recent-nvc-processing-changes-impact-the-k-1-visa-process/ Question: I want to marry a U.S. Citizen. I have heard it is easy to get the Green Card through Marriage. Is this true?Answer: There are some qualifications as to whether it is easy or not. First and foremost, a residence card through marriage must be based upon love and ... http://immigration-debate.legal-questions.org/2010/03/07/green-card-through-marriage-is-more-difficult-than-it-may-seem/ With the influx of immigrants coming into the United States every year also comes exploitation on the part of employers. Some business owners, looking to hire cheap labor, will take advantage of immigrants and those who don't speak English because they seem like easy targets. If you or someone you ... http://immigration-debate.legal-questions.org/2010/03/06/solving-labor-disputes/ The employment-based 5th preference category, sometimes referred to as employment-creation visas, or investor green card visas is available to those investors who invest lawfully obtained capital in a commercial enterprise employing at least 10 full-time US workers. The investment is five hundred thousand dollars if it is in a targeted ... http://immigration-debate.legal-questions.org/2010/03/05/uscis-application-procedures-for-eb-5-visa-permanent-resident-investors/ Question: I have been here for several months on a Visitor Visa and have found that I love the U.S. I do not want to return to my home country. I have a Visa that states it is a Multiple Entry Visitor Visa for the next ten years. However, when ... http://immigration-debate.legal-questions.org/2010/03/04/you-mean-i-dont-have-to-go%c2%a0back/ Why Australia?Australia is very popular on the list of countries which people would most like to immigrate to. Australia has a warm climate, a strong economy, a stable system of government and is generally known for its friendly and outgoing culture. So it is not surprising that there is is ... http://immigration-debate.legal-questions.org/2010/03/03/what-are-the-most-common-ways-to-immigrate-to-australia/