
Que es la 245 (i)? Como le ayuda a un individuo indocumentado obtener la residencia?
245(i) es una disposición en la ley de Equidad para las Familias de Inmigrantes Legales (LIFE Act) que permite que a ciertos individuos quienes están en los Estados Unidos y normalmente no califica para obtener la residencia independientemente de 1) la manera en que entraron a los Estados Unidos. 2) trabajando en los Estados Unidos sin autorización. 3) no han mantenido continuamente el estatus legal desde la entrada.

TN Visa: A special visa for Canadians and Mexicans
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) created special economic and trade relationships for the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The nonimmigrant NAFTA Professional (TN) visa allows citizens of Canada and Mexico, as NAFTA professionals, to work in the United States in prearranged business activities for U.S. or foreign employers.

Applying for a Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
The Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver is for immediate relatives of U.S. Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) applying for a green card who are not eligible to adjust their status in the United States because they have accrued more than 180 days of unlawful presence while in the United States. This waiver overcomes the unlawful presence bar, allowing beneficiaries to return to the United States after their immigrant visa interview at a U.S. Consulate abroad.

What is the Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver?
The provisional unlawful presence waiver allows immediate relatives of U.S. Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) to overcome the unlawful presence bar, allowing them to return to the United States after their immigrant visa interview at a U.S. Consulate abroad.

How do I apply for an immigrant visa and permanent residency in the United States?
Consular Processing is the process wherein a beneficiary of an approved immigrant petition applies for an immigrant visa at a U.S. Consulate to come to the United States and be admitted as a permanent resident. Find out more about the process and eligibility.

Adjustment of Status: Becoming a Permanent Resident in the United States
The process of changing an individual's immigration status while in the United States from nonimmigrant or parolee (temporary) to immigrant (permanent) is called Adjustment of Status. Find out who is eligible and the process.

What is an E-2 Investor Visa? What are the requirements for an E-2 Investor Visa?
E-2 Treaty Investor visas are for citizens of certain countries wherein the applicant is coming to the United States to develop & direct a business in which the applicant has invested a substantial amount of capital.

What are the E-2 Investor Visa treaty countries? How long can an E-2 Investor Visa be issued for?
An E-2 Investor Visa is for a citizen of certain countries who is coming to the United States to develop and direct the operations of an enterprise in which the person has invested a substantial amount of capital. Upon entry on an E-2 visa, investors are allowed a maximum stay of two years regardless of how long the visa is valid for.

What are the Reasons Green Card Holders should Naturalize?
Green Card Holder? Should you apply for U.S. Citizenship? Reasons why legal permanent residents should apply for U.S. Citizenship include the ability to vote in elections and petition for family members.

What is the Foreign Residency Requirement for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa?
The J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa is for individuals approved to participate in work-and study-based exchange visitor programs. All exchange visitors are expected to return to their home country upon completion of their program to share their exchange experiences.

Why are there long wait times for a visa?
Numerical and per country limits set by Immigration Law have resulted in extremely long wait times for applicants from certain countries, especially brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens from mainland China (13 years), India (14 years), Mexico (22 years), and Philippines (24 years).

What is the B-2 Tourist Visa? Who qualifies for a B-2 Tourist Visa? Can I work or study with a B-2 Tourist Visa?
A B-2 Tourist Visa is a temporary visa granted to individuals who are planning to come to the United States to participate in recreation (tourism, visiting friends or relatives, rest); medical treatment; activities of a fraternal, social, or service nature; or unpaid amateurs participating in musical, sports and similar events or contests.

What is the B-1 Business Visitor Visa? Can I work or study with a B-1 Visa?
A B-1 Business Visitor Visa is a temporary visa granted to individuals who are planning to come to the United States to participate in business activities of a commercial or professional nature.

What is 245(i)? How does it help undocumented individuals get a green card?
245(i) is a provision in the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE Act) which allows certain individuals who are present in the United States who would not normally qualify, to obtain a green card (permanent residence).

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