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The Trusted Name (but don’t take our word for it) “In Nolo you can trust.” THE NEW YORK TIMES “Nolo is always there in a jam as the nation’s premier publisher of do-it-yourself legal books.” NEWSWEEK “Nolo publications . . . guide people simply through the how, when, where and why of the law.” THE WASHINGTON POST “[Nolo’s] . . . material is developed by experienced attorneys who have a knack for making complicated material accessible.” LIBRARY JOURNAL “When it comes to self-help legal stuff, nobody does a better job than Nolo . . .” USA TODAY “The most prominent U.S. publisher of self-help legal aids.” TIME MAGAZINE “Nolo is a pioneer in both consumer and business self-help books and software.” LOS ANGELES TIMES 19th Edition U.S. Immigration Made Easy Ilona Bray, J.D. Updated by Attorney Richard Link NINETEENTH EDITION MARCH 2019 Cover Design SUSAN PUTNEY Production SUSAN PUTNEY Proofreading IRENE BARNARD Index VICTORIA BAKER Printing BANG PRINTING ISSN: 1055-9647 (print) ISSN: 2326-0041 (ebook) ISBN: 978-1-4133-2595-9 (pbk) ISBN: 978-1-4133-2596-6 (ebook) This book covers only United States law, unless it specifically states otherwise. Copyright © 1993, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2019 by Nolo. All rights reserved. The NOLO trademark is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Printed in the U.S.A. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without prior written permission. Reproduction prohibitions do not apply to the forms contained in this product when reproduced for personal use. For information on bulk purchases or corporate premium sales, please contact the Special Sales Department. Call 800-955-4775 or write to Nolo, 950 Parker Street, Berkeley, California 94710. Please note We believe accurate, plain-English legal information should help you solve many of your own legal problems. But this text is not a substitute for personalized advice from a knowledgeable lawyer. If you want the help of a trained professional—and we’ll always point out situations in which we think that’s a good idea—consult an attorney licensed to practice in your state. Acknowledgments This book was originally authored by Laurence A. Canter and Martha S. Siegel. For help in updating and revising it for recent editions, special thanks are owed to: Richard Link, an attorney practicing in Rochester, New York, who lent his years of immigration law and editing experience to the considerable task of reviewing and updating this 19th edition. Richard went above and beyond the basics, adding useful tips and insights to make this book more comprehensive than ever. Daniel Horne, an attorney with the firm Jackson & Hertogs, LLP, in San Francisco, California (www.jackson-hertogs.com), who provided excellent information and practice tips for recent previous editions. Chris Pooley, an attorney practicing in Avon, Colorado, who shared his expertise and experience with H-2B visas. Emily Doskow, an attorney in private practice and Nolo author/editor (based in Berkeley, California), for her contribution regarding international adoptions by same-sex couples. Jimmy Go, of the law firm Go & Laster (Portland, Oregon), for his contribution regarding investor visas. Julia Day Marquez, of the law firm Fallon, Bixby, Cheng & Lee in San Francisco, California (www.fbcl-visa.com), for contributions regarding labor certification. Under Nolo’s roof, thanks go to the Production Department for doing the layout. About the Authors Ilona Bray, J.D., came to the practice of immigration law through her long interest in international human rights. Before joining Nolo as legal editor in charge of immigration, she ran a solo law practice and worked for various nonprofit immigration agencies, as an attorney at the International Institute of the East Bay (Oakland) and a Goldmark Fellow at Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (Seattle). Ms. Bray was also an intern in the legal office of Amnesty International’s International Secretariat in London. Ms. Bray is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She received her law degree in 1990 from the University of Washington along with an M.A. in East Asian Studies, and her undergraduate degree from Bryn Mawr College. She has authored numerous other books for Nolo, including Becoming a U.S. Citizen: A Guide to the Law, Exam & Interview; Fiancé & Marriage Visas: A Couple’s Guide to U.S. Immigration; and Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits: Real-World Strategies That Work. Richard Link practices immigration law in Rochester, New York. He is the 2018–2019 chair of the Upstate New York Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Mr. Link is a former legal editor at the national office of AILA and at Thomson Reuters (West). Mr. Link received his law degree in 1990 from the University of California Davis School of Law (King Hall), where he served as senior research editor for the U.C. Davis Law Review and earned the certificate in public interest law. His undergraduate degree in Language Studies was obtained at the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 1986. Table of Contents Your Immigration Companion PART I: Getting Started: U.S. Immigration Eligibility and Procedures 1 Where to Begin on Your Path Toward Immigration A. Roadmap to U.S. Immigration B. The Typical Application Process C. Immigration Eligibility Self-Quiz 2 Are You Already a U.S. Citizen? A. Acquisition of Citizenship Through Birth to U.S. Citizen Parents B. Automatic Derivation of U.S. Citizenship Through Naturalized Parents C. Obtaining Proof of U.S. Citizenship D. Dual Citizenship 3 Can You Enter or Stay in the U.S. at All? A. Particularly Troublesome Grounds of Inadmissibility B. Avoiding or Reversing an Inadmissibility Finding 4 Dealing With Paperwork, Government Officials, Delays, and Denials A. Getting Organized B. How to Obtain and Prepare Immigration Application Forms C. How to Obtain Needed Documents D. Before You Mail Anything E. Dealing With Delays and Other Issues F. Attending Interviews With USCIS or Consular Officials G. Procedures for USCIS Interviews H. What to Do If an Interview Is Going Badly I. What to Do If an Application Is Denied J. When All Else Fails, Call Your U.S. Congressperson 5 Special Rules for Canadians and Mexicans A. Canadian Visitors and Nonimmigrants B. Special Work Privileges for Canadian and Mexican Visitors C. Fiancés D. Simplified Procedures for Canadian Students and Exchange Visitors E. F-3 Visa for Border Commuter Students F. Preflight Inspections for Canadians G. NEXUS for Faster Entry by Canadians 6 How and When to Find a Lawyer A. When Do You Need a Lawyer?

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