What are the Different Ways to Come to the U.S.?

Written by on Aug 29, 2011 | 1 Comment

Question

How would you suggest to get my niece here to the U.S.? Is it possible that I can petition my niece here then after a year she can change her status so that she can able to work?

Norma in Louisiana
Niece in the Philippines

Answer

Norma, The way [...]

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Barred from the U.S. for Working on a B Visitor Visa

Written by on Apr 22, 2011 | Comment on this Post ...

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Allan,

Here is what happened. My sister entered the U.S. as a visitor and worked at a friend’s restaurant for tips. She left the U.S. in time on her visitor visa, so there was no overstay. A few months later, she attempted to again visit the U.S. to see me. She was stopped [...]

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Extended U.S. stays for Japanese Stranded in the U.S. due to Earthquake or Tsunami

Written by on Mar 15, 2011 | Comment on this Post ...

Japanese residents and other foreigners from the Pacific stranded in the United States due to the earthquakes and tsunami devastation in the Pacific, may apply to extend stays in the U.S.

You may be permitted up to an additional 30 days to depart the U.S.

Visitors traveling under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP):

If [...]

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