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The smart guide to United States visas, by Scott Syfert and Melisa Boris

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The smart guide to United States visas, by Scott Syfert and Melisa Boris

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The smart guide to United States visas

Oclc number

761851227

Responsibility statement

by Scott Syfert and Melisa Boris

Series statement

Smart guide to

Summary

The definitive guide for anyone who wants a simple explanation of the world of U.S. Visas - foreign visitors, HR staff, students and lawyers. A simple, easy to understand guide to one of the most complex, confusing and misunderstood areas of American law - U.S. visas. Whether coming to the U.S. as a tourist or a student, an investor or employee, every foreign visitor to the United States must confront the bewildering and intimidating world of U.S. Visa and immigration laws. This book will provide you and your family the best opportunity for a warm welcome to America. It will enable you to avoid common mistakes. It will simplify complex concepts and empower you with a working knowledge of the terms of art that you need to avoid a misstep, either while in front of a U.S. immigration inspector, at an Embassy abroad, or in a filing with a governmental agency

Table Of Contents

U.S. visas--the basics. What is a visa? ; Immigrant vs. nonimmigrant visas ; Visa vs. status -- The process explained. An approved visa petition ; Applying at the embassy ; Admission to the United States -- Temporary visas for business. Business or pleasure: the B visitor visa ; The camel of the visa world: the H-1B profession worker ; The L-1A and L-1B visas ; The E-1 treaty trader and E-2 treaty investor visas ; The O and P visas for those with extraordinary abilities ; The NAFTA visa for Canadian and Mexican professionals -- Visas for tourists, nannies, students, and trainees. The F-1 and M-1 visas for students ; The J-1 and H-3 visas for exchange visitors and trainees ; The K-1 and K-3 visas for fiancé(e)s and spouses of U.S. citizens ; Alphabet soup: a summary of the more exotic NIV categories -- Common NIV issues. The visa waiver program ; Changing your status ; The difference between an amendment and a change of status ; Extending your status ; Visas for spouses, children, and cohabiting partners ; Employment authorization for spouses of certain visa holders ; Overstay issues and the three- and ten- year bars ; The interplay between the visa and the green card processes ; Common questions and issues while in the United States

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United States visas

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