Tier 4 reforms- Government proposals to ‘shake-up' the student visa system including tougher entrance criteria -
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Shwan
On 7th December 2010, the Immigration Minister Damian Green announced Government proposals to ‘shake-up' the student visa system including tougher entrance criteria. The Government will be more selective when considering Tier 4 applicants and revealed that currently, over 40 percent of migrant students in the...
Right of appeal in a human rights claims -
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Shwan
Anwar & Anor v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2010] EWCA Civ 1275 (11 November 2010) A tribunal had jurisdiction to hear an immigration decision which carried no right of in-country appeal , until that point was taken. Only once the point was...
Article 8 rights and continuity of residency in the UK -
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Shwan
FA v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2010] ScotCS CSOH_159 (30 November 2010) A citizen of Afghanistan has been successful in having a decision of the Secretary of State for the Home Department reduced. The Home Department had certified that the petitioner's claim...
Refugees and safe third country -
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Shwan
RR (refugee-safe third country) Syria [2010] UKUT 422 (IAC) (13 November 2010) The claimant was a national of Syria, married to a national of Algeria. In 2008 the Secretary of State for the Home Office (SSHO) rejected her asylum claim , with the intention to...
Switching into the ECAA business category under Ankara Agreement -
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Shwan
Upper Tribunal decision in the case of: EK (Ankara Agreement - 1972 Rules - construction) Turkey [2010] UKUT 425 (IAC) This case held that the previous decision in the case of OT (Turkey) [2010] UKUT 330 (IAC) was incorrect. The case of OT held that...
EB5 Visa Immigrant Investor Pilot Program - Will Congress Make it Permanent? -
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Stephen Parnell
Advocates of the EB5 Visa Immigrant Investor Pilot Program keep wondering why Congress doesn't make this beneficial program permanent. At this time, it is set to expire on September 30, 2012, having been extended yet again for three years in 2009. Created on October 6,...
What is the best source of information on EB-5 regional center programs? -
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Stephen Parnell
For those searching for information on the EB-5 visa , which requires an investment of $500,000 in a regional center program there is a dilemma, how does one obtain good impartial advice on the various programs? Sure, there is a mass of information on the...
Learn How to Send Money to the Dominican Republic on a Card, and Know Where to Go Before You Visit -
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Lisa Goldberg
You should not leave your house without being aware of the currency in this country so that you have an idea of the exchange rate before you arrive. The legal tender in the Dominican Republic is the Dominican peso. You may choose to bring...
What is the Purpose of Green Card Lottery? -
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Samuel Beckett
The Green Card lottery which is officially known as the Diversity Visa lottery is an annual lottery program administered by the US Department of State. The green card lottery offers 50,000 visas to people every year through the lottery program. The main purpose behind the...
Filing for US Visa Extensions -
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Paul Anderson
Of the many visas granted in the United States, visas for visiting the United States comes to you with a time line and you must leave the country or face the risk of being deported. However, there are instances where a person may wish to...
Tips on How to Apply for US Citizenship -
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Samuel Beckett
For many non US citizens, staying in America and becoming a citizen of US is a lifelong dream. Unfortunately, so many people experience frustration and disappointment when trying to obtain the US citizenship. The citizenship guidelines are so strict that one has to strive hard...
Is it Smarter to Apply For the Eb5 Green Card Or the Eb2 Visa? -
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Lisa Goldberg
You might know what the eb5 green card is, but the eb2 visa is not always well-known. The two have some similarities, but the eb2 visa lets immigrants enter the United States to control a particular investment. Additionally, such immigrants need to be from...
3 Eligibility Requirements For the Green Card by Investment -
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Lisa Goldberg
If you want the best chance of receiving an eb5 visa, be sure that you know the top three requirements that must be met to ensure that you get a green card by investment as soon as possible. 1). An investment of at least $500,000...
Use Your Eb5 Immigration Visa at a Regional Center That Appeals to You -
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Lisa Goldberg
The ability to help in one of the targeted employment areas is just another benefit. Before you apply for the eb5 visa in Florida, find out the facts about the Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa regional center. Immigrants with families are especially sure...
What to Do After You Apply For the Eb5 Immigrant Program -
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Lisa Goldberg
You are probably excited to find out the answer for sure. After all, this will be a big move from your home country to the United States, and you will need to plan long before the move. While you wait, you should try to...
Eb5 Investors Should Get an Idea of How Long the Process Takes Before Applying -
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Lisa Goldberg
Though the timing varies depending on your immigration lawyer and your particular case, you can expect it to take anywhere from nine to fifteen months. During this time, it will be determined whether you got the money legally. You can also expect to have...
Learn Some of the Main Differences Between Eb4, Eb5 Visas -
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Lisa Goldberg
Unlike eb4, eb5 visas only require immigrants to invest money into the United States, which is why it is the investment visa. On the other hand, the eb4 kind is directed toward a special category. It is meant for special immigrants, which includes religious...
3 Ways an Eb5 Attorney Can Help You -
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Lisa Goldberg
In most cases, your best bet is an immigration lawyer, also known as an eb5 attorney. Get to know the ways one can help you in this sometimes arduous process. 1). You will need someone to explain the requirements to you. Though you might know...
Use Your Immigration Investor Visa to Improve a Northeastern City -
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Lisa Goldberg
CanAm Enterprises owns regional centers in major areas like Los Angeles, Hawaii, and Philadelphia. If the latter interests you, the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, or PDIC, could be the perfect place for your investment. It is a nonprofit center dedicated to growing the local...
If the Most Recent Eb5 Extension Excited You, Consider Its New Permanent Status -
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Lisa Goldberg
The eb5 program began in 1991, at which time all interested immigrants had to invest $1 million and create ten jobs on their own. Regional centers were designated in 1993. Any area that had 150% more unemployment than the nation qualified as a regional...
