Today concludes my first week researching immigration law. I have learned a lot about the different kinds of visas this week. My mom has been asking me for advice and information about the B-2 visa and the H-1B visa. Did you know that it costs a lot of money, about $140 per person, to apply for a B-2 visa? There’s also an interview with an U.S embassy worker, pertaining to the reason why someone wants to travel to the U.S. If the interviewer has reasonable doubt that the applicant intends to stay in the U.S for a long period of time, then the interviewer will not issue the applicant a visa. They also will not refund the $140. The interview has become something to be nervous about.
It is quite hard to achieve permanent residency. Next week I will be researching what visa types will allow a foreigner, or alien, to apply for a Green Card (which is not actually green), and what documents a person needs in order to apply.
The difference between a citizen and a permanent resident is that a U.S citizen may live in another country and still return to the U.S, whereas a permanent resident cannot be out of the country for too long, unless you are a religious worker. Also, the Green Card must be renewed. There are a lot of exceptions and nuances. That’s what makes the case laws unique and interesting. I found that there are immigration lawyers here in Arizona who will help clients apply for a Green Card, but they charge a lot (around $5000 just to apply). Hopefully, I will be well versed enough in immigration law to help those who have questions, for free.
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