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The Process of Deportation
There are many different reasons as to why an immigrant may be deported from the United States. For example, an immigrant may be considered an inadmissible alien due to terrorist suspicion, criminal records, certain diseases, or entrance into the United States illegally. If the government decides that an immigrant’s status should be questioned, the process of deportation beings. Also known as the removal process, the deportation process can be very complicated, especially for those just entering our country. The process usually goes as follows: * If an immigrant is to be considered to be deported, the deportation process begins. The process generally starts with the Department of Homeland Security, or the DHS, issuing the individual a “notice to appear”. This document has important information including the name and country of origin for the individual, an order to appear in immigration court, and the nature of the situation. This additional information will include how the individual broke the law, the reason for the summons, the right to an attorney, and the consequences of failing to appear. * There are a number of situations where a “relief from removal” is possible. In these cases, the individual may not be deported for a … Continue reading
Obtaining a Citizenship in the United States
Deciding to become a U.S. citizen can end up being one of the most important decisions in the life of an immigrant. Generally speaking, an individual is only allowed to be a citizen of one country at a time. Obtaining a U.S. citizenship allows an immigrant to show their commitment and loyalty to the country, while receiving the benefits that a citizenship offers. The benefits of an approved citizenship application include all the rights and privileges that every American citizen experiences, including all the freedoms and opportunities that the country offers through their policies and Constitution. More specifically, citizens of the United States receive benefits of: * Voting – only U.S. citizens are permitted to vote in Federal elections * Obtaining citizenship for children * Traveling with a U.S. passport – traveling with a valid U.S. passport allows the individual to receive assistance from the government when traveling overseas * Bringing other family members to the country * Being eligible for Federal Jobs – many federal jobs require a U.S. citizenship * Becoming an elected official – most elected offices in the country require citizenship Individuals deciding to fill out a citizenship application have a number of different options. Any … Continue reading
What is a Fiancee Visa?
For American citizens whose fiancee is not a citizen of the United States, working around immigration laws to bring their fiancee to the country can be complicated. Living with a fiancee, while prohibited by certain cultures and religions, can be very beneficial to the success of a marriage. Bringing your foreign fiancee to the United States requires him or her to obtain a fiancee visa. Fiancee visas are visas given to fiancees of a U.S. citizen to allow a fiancee to travel to the United States and marry you and live in the U.S. Fiancee visas are only granted to individuals that fit the definition of a fiancee. A fiancee is defined as a person who is engaged or contracted to be married. The marriage must be legal in the United States, depending on the laws of the state the marriage is to be conducted. While most of the time, the two individuals to be married must have known each other for two years, exceptions may be made. For example, some cultures traditionally have arranged marriages. In these cases, the fiancee may not have even met the other individual, even up until the date of their marriage. Fiancee visas require … Continue reading