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Under certain circumstances, B-2 classification is appropriate for cohabitating partners of longterm nonimmigrants, provided that certain conditions are met.

"Temporary protection" is a temporary type of immigration status which grants qualifying individuals from certain designated countries authorization to remain in the U.S. and obtain work authorization for a temporary period of time.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a 12-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Burundi until November 2, 2007.

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This section covers Enforcement of U.S. Immigration Law including Border Security programs.

U.S. immigration law grants special Citizenship rights to CHILDREN who are adopted by U.S. Citizens.

Recent changes in immigration law and USCIS procedures now make it easier for U.S. military personnel to naturalize. This page reproduces the USCIS Office of Citizenship Publication M-599 (revised June 2006), which is also attached hereto in PDF format.

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A judge has ordered New York City to stop denying aid to legal immigrant women and children who have been abused.

Law students are participating in a special program, the Washington-based Pro Bono Appeals, to help immigrants, free of charge, who have cases on appeal.

The H-1B1 non-immigrant classification (for Chileans) is available to certain otherwise admissiblep persons who do not possess a post-secondary degree or its equivalent, but who will engage in the professions of: (a) Agricultural Managers, (b) Physical Therapists, (c) Disaster Relief Claims Adjusters, (d) or certain Management Consultants who hold a degree in other than their specialty area who present alternative documentation reflecting a combination of specialized training and 3 years experience.

The H-1B1 non-immigrant classification (for Singaporeans) is available to certain otherwise admissible business persons who do not possess a post-secondary degree or its equivalent, but who will engage in the professions of Disaster Relief Claims Adjusters, or certain Management Consultants who hold a degree in other than their specialty area who present alternative documentation reflecting experience in the specialty area.

Note you may also qualify under the rules for equivalent work experience.

 

Yes.  The H-1B1 visa (for Chileans)  allows the principal applicant to live and work in the United States accompanied by his or her spouse and dependent children.

Note, however, that only spouses and children of H-1B1 work visa holders are eligible for derivative visas. Parents and other family members are NOT eligible for H4 visas.

H-1B1 visas can be valid for a maximum of 18 months. Extensions and renewals are allowed.

The H-1B1 visa (for Chileans) came about with implementation of the United States – Chile Free Trade Agreement on January 1, 2004. As a result of this agreement, Chilean nationals became eligible for the treaty-established visa known as the H-1B1 FTA Professional Visa [Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Professional Visa].

Yes.  H-1B1 visas (for Chileans) are multiple-entry.