B/2 Visitor Visa in Israel
To enter Israel, as with most countries, one must hold a valid B/2 visitor visa. Israel grants B/2 visas in a variety of ways to different categories of visitors: Visitors who are citizens of countries with which Israel has signed an agreement are granted a visa automatically, and in most cases free of charge, upon […]
Certification of Public Documents
Persons seeking to relocate to Israel will in most cases be required to gather and present various official documents according to the different stages of the relocation process. In most cases, official documents may be certified in the applicant’s home country. There are a number of requirements that should be considered. Certification of public documents […]
The Problem of “Immigrant Intent”
Many people who apply for visitor (B1/B2) visas to the US are rejected for reasons that may at first seem obscure. A common scenario involves a visa applicant being rejected on “214(b)” grounds. Section 214(b) of the Immigration Nationality Act (INA) deals with “immigrant intent.” Immigrant intent is an issue that comes up often with […]
USCIS Immigrant Fee
After Receiving the DV visa but before entering the US: Diversity visa holders who seek permanent residence in the United States need to pay a fee to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The immigrant fee allows USCIS to recover the cost of issuing a permanent resident card (Green Card). Diversity visa holders […]
Becoming a US citizen By Naturalization through Marriage
What is Naturalization? In general, naturalization is a process by which a foreign national (a person who was not born in the US) obtains US citizenship by fulfilling certain requirements. There are a number of naturalization processes, but the most common one is naturalization through marriage. When a foreign national, who has obtained a Lawful […]
Has The Statue of Liberty Changed Her Mind?
Almost all United States residents can agree that immigration reform is something that must happen in the future. However, the shape and design of the reforms themselves are hotly contested and have become one of the most controversial political topics throughout the entire country. Proponents of US immigration reform must fall into one of two […]
US Citizenship through Parents
In addition to obtaining citizenship by birthright or by naturalization, another common way to obtain US citizenship is through parents. Citizenship through parent or parents is a useful way to qualify for US citizenship if the applicant was not born in the US, and the applicant has not lived in the US for enough time […]
Children of Diplomats May Have Claim to Birthright Citizenship
Citizenship through birthright is available to persons born in the United States and subject to US jurisdiction at the time of their birth. This has been the law in the US since the adoption of the 14th Amendment, which enshrined the constitutional right to citizenship and equal protection for freed slaves and others. This […]
How Past Crimes Affect Immigration Status
Crimes affect a person’s immigration status. Crimes can make an applicant ineligible for a visa, and can trigger deportation for immigrants already in the US. Which crimes trigger what outcomes? This question does not have a simple answer, because the law has multiple layers and is constantly changing. The relevant statute is the Immigration and […]
Concubinos de expertos extranjeros
La institucionalización de una relación entre los cónyuges en la mayoría de los casos se sigue haciendo a través del matrimonio y su ceremonia. Esta institución es aceptada en todo el mundo, el cual la basa principios similares – relación pública y la unión entre la pareja. Sin embargo, cada país tiene regulaciones y leyes […]
