- Child AbuseYou should read the Rights and Protections pamphlet before your visa interview to learn about your rights in the United States relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse and protection available to you. The consular officer will verbally summarize the pamphlet to you during your interview. Additionally, K-3 visa applicants will be provided with any existing criminal background information on their U.S. citizen spouses that USCIS received from other government agencies during processing of their Form I-129F petitions.
- Sex Crimes
- Drug CrimesCertain conditions and activities may make you, the applicant, ineligible for a visa. Examples of these ineligibilities include: drug trafficking; overstaying a previous visa; and submitting fraudulent documents.
- Assault
- Citizenship and NaturalizationNaturalization is the process that confers U.S. citizenship on qualifying prospective immigrants. It is known worldwide as one of the most challenging and rewarding processes any individual can undergo. An immigration lawyer is essential in helping anyone overcome the challenges and gain citizenship.
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- Employment ImmigrationPermanent immigration in the U.S. comes with a variety of rights and privileges. One of the most widely used methods to obtain permanent immigration is through employment. There are five classifications for employment-based immigration. Please click on the category that best suits your situation.
- Green Cards
- Student VisasThe “M” visa is for nonacademic or vocational studies. M-1 visa holders for technical and vocational programs are not permitted to work during the course of their studies. The M-1 student visa applicants must have evidence that sufficient funds are immediately available to pay all tuition and living costs for the entire period of intended stay.
- Family VisasProspective immigrants with a relative who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident may receive substantial immigration preference. Family visas are extended to parents, spouses, widows and unmarried minor children of U.S. citizens. Others may qualify under limited circumstances.
- Work VisasYour spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 are allowed to join you in the U.S. under H4 status. Dependents are not permitted to work, unless they personally qualify for a work visa.
- Investor VisasOf the 10,000 investor visas (i.e., EB-5 visas) available annually, 3,000 are set aside for those who apply under a pilot program involving a USCIS-designated “Regional Center.”