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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

Getting into the United States has always been considered fairly easy. That has all changed. New screening processes and restrictions have made visiting the U.S. a more involved process.

Whether you are an attorney looking for immigration resources, or someone subject to immigration laws, U.S.A. Immigration Guide will help. With it you will understand United States immigration laws so your application process is less complicated. It explains the many ways a person can visit and immigrate to the United States and provides the necessary information to choose the best method for your individual situation.

In simple language, it explains:
-U.S. immigration and visa system
-Best evidence to support your application
-New types of work visas
-Ways to avoid losing your visa status
-Devastating effects of unlawful presence
-Important changes since September 11, 2001

New security measures will affect a visitor to the United States as he or she moves through the visa process. Tough requirements for gaining permanent resident status and becoming a U.S. citizen are in place.

Make sure you have all you need to know.

Table of Contents

Using Self-Help Law Books -
Preface -
Publisher’s Note
Introduction
Chapter 1: Overview of the Visa System
Historical Context
Legal Context
U.S. Consulates Abroad
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
Inspection, Exclusion, and Removal (Deportation)
General Grounds for Exclusion
Distinction between Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas
The Problem of Intent
Unauthorized Employment

Chapter 2: Permanent Immigrant Visas
Numerical Limitation or Quota System
Family-Sponsored Immigrants
Employment-Based Immigrants
The Labor Certification Process
Special Problems
Child Status Protection Act
Occupations for which Labor Certification is not Required
Occupations for which Labor Certification is not Available
Diversity Immigrants
Nonpreference Categories
Adjustment of Status to Permanent Residence
Dynamic Realities in Employment-Sponsored Immigration
Refugees
Asylum

Chapter 3: Temporary Nonimmigrant Visas
Tourist/Business Visitor (B-1/B-2)
Treaty Trader/Investor (E-1/E-2)
Canada and Mexico: Special Advantages
The Intracompany Transferee (L-1 Visa)
Temporary Workers
Educational/Training Visas

Chapter 4: Maintaining Visa Status -
Problems for Nonimmigrants
Problems for Immigrants

Chapter 5: Taxes, Professional Services and Pre-Entry Planning -
Legal System
Lawyers
Real Estate Brokers and Agents
Acquiring and Developing a U.S. Business Enterprise
Tax Planning and other Economic Considerations
Investment Reporting Requirements

A Final Word -

Appendix A: USCIS Offices -

Appendix B: Memorandum For the Child Status Protection Act

Appendix C: Memorandum For the Continuing Validity of Form I-140

Index

About the Author

Excerpt

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