What is the Difference Between an Immigrant and a Nonimmigrant? Immigrants are those who want to move to the U.S. on a permanent basis. Nonimmigrants, on the other hand are foreign nationals who wish to come to the U.S. for a specific purpose and stay here for a certain period of time. To come to the […]
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New Hampshire, a small state well-known for its quaint towns, was named by Captain John Mason after the Hampshire County in England. Here are few quick facts about New Hampshire: State capital – Concord State motto of New Hampshire – Live Free or Die State songs – “Old New Hampshire” and “New Hampshire, My New
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Can I sponsor my same-sex partner for permanent residency in the U.S.? Yes, you can! If you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident in a same-sex marriage to a foreign national, you can sponsor your partner for a family-based immigrant visa. To get your foreign national partner to the U.S., you will have
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Can I hold more than one non-immigrant U.S. visa at a time? Yes, you can! You can have more than one nonimmigrant U.S. visa, but you can be in only one nonimmigrant status in the U.S. at a time. Visas will generally be stamped in your passport. You can use those visas based on the
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In the wake of the November 13 attacks in Paris, the White House announced some changes to strengthen the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). U.S. Department of State (DOS) will now start collecting more information from those applying to travel to the U.S. without visas through this waiver program. Nationals of 38 countries, eligible to travel
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Pew Research Center’s report, based on the available government data from the U.S. and Mexico, shows that Mexican immigration to the U.S. has fallen. The study shows that the number of Mexicans who have returned to Mexico from the U.S. is more than the number of those who came to the U.S., since 2009. Around
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As a U.S. citizen, when can I sponsor my parents? When you turn 21! While green card holders can get green cards only for their husband or wife and children, U.S. citizens have been granted the privilege to sponsor their parents, husband or wife, children and their brothers and sisters for U.S. green cards. To
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What if I fail the citizenship test? You will be allowed to retake the test! The U.S. citizenship test is a combination of the English language and Civics tests. It is mandatory for the U.S. citizenship applicants to appear for and get through these tests, to become citizens of the U.S. However, some applicants are
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With which passport should I travel to the U.S. if I am a dual citizen of the U.S and of another country? With a U.S. passport! If you are a dual citizen, you will hold passports of the U.S. and of the other country of which you are a citizen. To travel to the U.S.
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South Carolina (SC) was granted statehood on May 23, 1788. It is the eighth American state. South Carolina was named in honor of Charles I – King of England. The name Carolina originates from the Latin word Carlous, the Latin word for Charles. Columbia, SC’s capital, was named for Christopher Columbus. Columbia is about a
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