Immigration Law

Immigration Law

Introduction

The United States has a long history of receiving new generations of immigrants to its shores. Each generation has helped shape the country, making unique contributions to strengthen the social, economic, and cultural life of the nation.

In FY 2012, the State Department estimates that one million processed immigrant visas. Based on an updated model of the cost and services of the Bureau of Consular Affairs in December 2011, are adjusting rates to apply for these visas to better reflect the costs of providing these services.

Discussion

Family-based immigration which may include U.S. citizens and Green Card holders can apply for their families. The conditions and waiting periods for family members of U.S. citizens are different from the conditions and waiting periods for family members of green card holders. There are also temporary visas for fiance and spouses of U.S. citizens and to and enable them to come to the U.S. before applying for a green card.

The application process consists of two steps when making a request to the USCIS, in order to qualify for the family. The categories vary depending on how the relationship is removed. It has been researched that, the closer the relationship, the shorter they wait. All family members of Green Card holders, without exception, are subjected to waiting periods. After USCIS approves the request, then it is forwarded to the dossier to the National Visa Center (NVC), which is a division of the State Department. The NVC issued the case, a new case number, ask for the application fees, and collects the necessary completed forms and documents reflect the applicant. Once the NVC determines, that all required forms and documents are in the file, then the NVC booked an appointment at the consulate for the applicant. The categories of family members and the associated waiting times are ...