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The government of a host country has the right to declare a member of another nation’s visiting diplomatic mission to be persona non grata. This means the individual is unacceptable to the
It’s presidential election time again in the United States and with it comes the election-year tradition of hundreds of thousands of Americans threatening to leave the country if the opposition candidate is
Once you have applied for United States citizenship, you might want to know the status of your case. The government is very busy and has been known to lose important documents. Here
Unfortunately, some immigrants try to cheat the system in order to gain entry into the United States. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) appreciates whistleblowers who report fraud. Here is
The government has many different types of identification numbers for a myriad of purposes. The National Visa Center (NVC) number is issued to immigrants wanting to enter the United States. Its alphanumeric
Although there is no limit as to the amount of currency that travelers can carry when they arrive to the United States, there are certain procedures with regard to customs and taxation
Canada and the United States have long enjoyed a prosperous relationship as neighbors. The citizens of both countries may cross the border with relative ease. In most cases, a valid U.S. or
With the mobility, job opportunities, and wealth of modern families, the possibilities of dual citizenship are becoming increasingly lucrative. The United States and Canada share the language, history, culture, geography, and currency.
The United States government allows employers to hire workers in specialty occupations by assigning them an H1B Visa. These highly technical fields might be very hard to fill with native workers and
The United States is well-know as the nation built upon immigration. Unfortunately, with a bad economy and terror threats, the country has become more difficult to move to. Here are some of
Immigration sponsorship can be provided by family members or companies, depending on the type of visa being received. Certain visas require sponsorship in order to be deemed valid by the USCIS. In
A Form I-797C is sent by the United States Customs and Immigration Services to inform people in the process of immigrating to the United States of any actions that they may need
If you know of someone whom you have good reason to believe is illegally in the United States, it is well within your rights and indeed your responsibility to report that person
Many international travelers become enamored of specific foods and beverages in the countries they visit ? especially wines. Visitors to wine-producing countries such as France or Italy would like to know that
Deportation or exclusion proceedings have the purpose of allowing an illegal immigrant to be reinstated to his country of origin by way of a judicial process. This process also affords the illegal