Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Part I. Permanent Resident Status
Chapter 1. Overview
A. Permanent Resident Status
B. Backlog
C. Immediate Relatives
D. Derivative Beneficiaries
E. Aging Out-The Child Status Protection Act
F. Adjustment of Status
G. Travel During Adjustment of Status
H. Work During Adjustment of Status
I. Denial of Application for Adjustment of Status
J. Rescission of Adjustment of Status
K. Visa Processing
L. Required Documents
Chapter 2. Obtaining Permanent Resident Status Through Family Relations
A. Relatives You Can Sponsor
B. Relatives You Cannot Sponsor
C. Evidence of United States Citizenship
D. Evidence of Permanent Residence Status
E. Evidence of Family Relationship
F. Special Rules Regarding Marriage
G. Affidavit of Support
Chapter 3. Other Family Categories
A. Amerasians
B. Widows and Widowers
C. Battered or Abused Spouses or Children of U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents
D. Orphans
E. Hague Adoption Convention
Chapter 4. Obtaining Permanent Resident Status Through Employment
A. Priority Workers
B. Advanced Degree Professionals and Aliens with Exceptional Ability in Sciences, Arts, or Business
C. Skilled Workers, Professionals and Unskilled Workers
D. Special Immigrants
E. Investors
F. Labor Certification
Chapter 5. Obtaining Permanent Resident Status Through Immigration Lottery
A. Eligibility Requirements
B. Application Process
C. Special Instructions for Photographs
Chapter 6. Asylum and Refugees
A. General Information
B. Asylum and Withholding of Removal Application
C. Asylum Procedure
D. Withholding of Removal
E. Spouse and Children
F. Work During Asylum Proceedings
G. Travel During Asylum Proceedings
H. Temporary Protected Status
Chapter 7. Useful Forms and Tips
A. How Do I Obtain a Replacement I-94 Card?
B. How Do I Obtain a Replacement Green Card?
C. Why Have I Not Received My Green Card?
D. How Do I Report a Change of Address?
E. How Do I Get My Original Documents Back?
F. How Do I Get Advance Permission to Reenter the United States If I Believe I May Be Inadmissible?
G. E-Verify-How Can I Determine Whether an Employee Can Legally Work in the United
States?
H. INFOPASS-How Do I Make an Appointment with USCIS or Check the Status of My Case?
I. How Do I Apply for Reentry Permit If I Am a Permanent Resident and My Trip Will Last
More Than Twelve Months?
Part II. Obtaining Citizenship
Chapter 1. Citizenship by Birth
A. Child Residing in the United States
B. Child Residing Outside the United States
Chapter 2. Citizenship by Naturalization
A. Residency Requirements
B. "Good Moral Character"
C. English and Civics Test
D. Naturalization Procedure
E. Selective Service
F. Obtaining a Replacement Certificate of Naturalization
Chapter 3. Losing Citizenship
Part III. Obtaining Nonimmigrant Visas
Chapter 1. Visitor Visa/Business Visa (B1/B2)
Chapter 2. Visa Waiver Program
Chapter 3. Canadian and Mexican Citizens as Visitors
A. FAST (Free and Secure Trade)
B. NEXUS and SENTRI
Chapter 4. Exchange Visitor Program ( J1/J2)
A. Categories
B. Employment for J2 Visa Holders
C. Procedure and Requirements for Visa Approval
D. Two-Year Foreign Residency Requirement
E. Waivers to Two-year Residency Requirement
Chapter 5. Cultural Visitors (Q1/Q2/Q3)
Chapter 6. Student Visas (F1/F2 and M1/M2)
A. F1/F2 Visas
B. M1/M2 Visas
Chapter 7. NAFTA Professional Workers (TN and TD Visas)
Chapter 8. Specialty Visa (H1B)
A. Persons in Specialty Occupations (H1B1)
B. Persons Providing Services to the Department of Defense (H1B2)
C. Distinguished Fashion Models (H1B3)
D. Physicians (H1B)
Chapter 9. Temporary Agricultural Workers (H2A)
A. Job Offer
B. Statement of Assurances
C. Duration of Status
Chapter 10. Nonagricultural Temporary Workers (H2B)
A. Procedure
B. Tree Planters and Entertainers
Chapter 11. Trainees (H3)
A. Special Education Programs
B. Duration
Chapter 12. Treaty Traders and Investors (E1/E2)
A. Treaty Traders (E1)
B. Treaty Investors (E2)
C. Documentation
D. Duration, Spouse and Dependents
Chapter 13. Fiance/Fiancee Visa (K1/K2)
A. Documentation
B. International Broker Regulation Act
Chapter 14. Spouse of U.S. Citizen (K3)
Chapter 15. Religious Worker (R1/R2)
Chapter 16. Foreign Media: Press, Radio and Film (I)
Chapter 17. Intracompany Transfers (L1/L2)
A. Documentation
B. Blanket L Visa Petitions
C. Duration and Dependents
Chapter 18. Aliens of Extraordinary Ability (O1/O2)
A. Evidentiary Requirements for O1 Arts and Motion Picture and Television Industry
B. Evidentiary Requirements for O1 Science, Education, Business or Athletics
C. Consultation with "Peer" Group or Union
D. Duration, Spouse, and Dependents
E. Traded Professional Athletes in O1 Status
Chapter 19. Artists, Athletes, and Entertainers (P1/P2/P3/P4)
A. Athletes and Entertainers (P1)
B. Reciprocal Exchange (P2)
C. Culturally Unique Programs (P3)
D. Duration of P Visas
Chapter 20. Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents (V)
Chapter 21. Victims of Criminal Activity (U)
Chapter 22. Premium Processing Service
Chapter 23. Waiver of Inadmissibility for Nonimmigrants
Part IV. Inadmissibility and Deportability
Chapter 1. Inadmissibility
A. Health-related Grounds
B. Criminal and Related Grounds
C. Security Grounds
D. Public Charge
E. Labor Certification
F. Illegal Entrants and Immigration Violators
G. Lack of Documentary Requirements for Entry into the United States
H. Persons Ineligible for Citizenship
I. Draft Evaders
J. Aliens Previously Deported
K. Aliens Unlawfully Present in the United States
L. Waivers for Refugees
Chapter 2. Deportation or Removal from the United States
A. Grounds for Deportation
1. Inadmissible persons or violators of immigration status
2. Criminal offenses
3. Change of address and falsification of documents
4. Security grounds
5. Public charge
6. Unlawful voting in the United States
B. Deportation Procedure
1. Deportation of aliens seeking admission into the United States
2. Deportation proceeding
Appendix A. Form Packages for Various
Family Categories
Appendix B. Sample Immigration Forms
Appendix C. Web Sites
Sources
Index
