“DREAM” is an acronym for : Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors. The DREAM Act was proposed by an American lawmaker on legislative proposal first introduced in the Senate on August 1, 2001 and has undergone several changes since then.
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Business Immigration articles from the St Petersburg Immigration Attorney at Immigration Group.
TN Visa
The TN visa is a professional visa for NAFTA (North American Free Trade) the two member countries of Mexico and Canada.Canadians can often gain entry to the US with greater ease than others; this preferential treatment for Canadians is linked to treaty provisions within the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). While there are many…
Read MoreTHE L VISA
The L Visa allows an executive or manager of a foreign company to be transferred to the U.S. entity to continue working as an executive or manager for that entity. You must have been employed continuously abroad for one of the past three years by a parent, branch, affiliate or subsidiary preceding your request for…
Read MoreTHE E-VISA – The Investor’s Visa
The E-2 Visa is often called the “Investor’s Visa” because it permits foreign national business people to purchase, develop, and direct a business here in the United States. First of all you must have an investment or be in the process of investing “at risk” funds.This means that the funds you invest must be your…
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Those immigrants wishing to immigrate to the United States based upon there work ability or investment potential should seek to come to the United States by way of business immigration. Employment-based and investor immigration follows a preference system similar to family-based immigration. a. First Preference: Priority Workers b. Second Preference: Professionals with advanced degrees or…
Read MoreVisas – Overview
There are many different visas available to the non-immigrant or immigrant. Depending on your purpose and situation, I can advise you on which visa best suites your particular situation and the strategy involved in getting one! Foreign Government Officials Visa classification A1-A3 Visitors Visa classification B1-B2 Aliens in Transit Visa classification C1-C2 Crewman Visa classification…
Read MoreAdjustment of Status
Adjustment of status is the process used by a foreign national who is physically present in the United States to become a lawful permanent resident (LPR). Adjustment of status is an alternative to obtaining an immigrant visa through a U.S. Consulate. Methods to becoming an LPR: The quickest and most efficient way to become a…
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