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Introduction to Immigrant Visas

http://www.shusterman.com This presentation discusses the important aspects of immigrant visas. Schedule a legal consultation (by Skype, telephone or in person) at http://shusterman.com/schedule-immigration-consultation.html For more information, please see: http://shusterman.com/greencards.html

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Introduction to Immigrant Visas

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  1. Introduction to Immigrant Visas Carl Shusterman Immigration Attorney

  2. The Preference System • Who Qualifies for Green Cards? • Per-Country Quotas • No Limits on “Immediate Relatives”

  3. No Numerical Limits Spouses of US Citizens Now Including Same-Sex Children of US Citizens Parents of US Citizens Immediate Relatives

  4. Preference Categories • 1st – Unmarried Adult Sons and Daughters of USC • 2A – Spouses and Children of LPRs • Spouses Now Include Same-Sex Marriages • 2B – Unmarried Adult Sons & Daughters of LPRs • 3rd – Married Sons & Daughters of USCs • 4th – Brothers & Sisters of USCs

  5. Availability of Visa Numbers • 226,000 Persons per Year • 7% per-Country Limit • Principal and Derivative Beneficiaries • Each Category Has a Limit

  6. Waiting Times • State Department Monthly Visa Bulletin • Range from 2 to 23 Years on Paper • Reality is Much Worse • Visa Bulletin Looks Backward, Not Forward

  7. Changing Categories Marriage Divorce Naturalization Opt-Out Under CSPA

  8. Changing Country of Chargeability • “Alternate Chargeability” • Though Spouse/Marriage • Child – Though Parents • CSPA

  9. Immigration Reform Bill Would… Raise FB Per-Country Quotas to 15% Exempt 2A Immigrants from Quotas Reduce the 3rd Preference Category Eliminate New Filings for 4th Category

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