What factors influence immigrants to stay temporarily in the United States?
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Some stay temporarily just to earn a college degree here in US because a degree earned in America can never be underestimated in other countries.
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Nothing. \n\nThe US appears to be afraid there is no reason for you to return to Canada, and that you will become an  illegal immigrant.
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Depends on the purpose. \n\nFirst don't have a crimanal record. Second be void of contagious diseases such as AIDs, TB, etc. \n\nNow for specifics. \n\nFor work you have to first get a sponsor. Get a good sponsor and your very likely to get here. Not a good route if you want to stay here permanently. It is difficult but not impossible to transfer an H1 for citizenship. \n\nStudent visas are the easiest way to get to the US. That means you have to enroll and actually attend classes. You have a ton of paperwork to go through but as long as you don't make anybody suspicious your in. \n\nFor visits, if you live in a country allied to the US and plan to stay less than 90 days you can often do this without a visa. Or at least used too prior to 9/11. Alot of things changed after that. \n\nFor long time visits you need to provide where you are going to stay (they do often check this out. I know I've had phone calls and even one visit related to somebody coming here from Australia) a return ticket, a valid reason you want to come here and stay as long as you plan too. Remember it is CRUCIAL to get a good Imegration person at your point of entry. They can instantly shorten or even deny your entry without much of a reason. Your only recourse is a long series of appeals. This after wasting plane fare and a whole lot of other expenses. \n\nTo become a US citizen marriage is the best and easiest route. If you have special talents, especially in demand talents or are a noted author, artist, etc then you will have a much easier time. If you seek political asylum again you'll have a much easier time. There are quota's for each country and you have to win the lottery sometimes to have a chance otherwise. Relitives also are often able to get direct family members into the the US. \n\nOnce here you need to keep your nose clean for 5 years and pass tests in English as well as citizenship. \n\nYour welcome to contact me with specifics. I might be able to help but you will probably have better luck talking to organizions which help get people into the US. All I'd ask of you is that you desire to be American and speak or are willing to learn English and I'll be glad to help.
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The actual time you are allowed to stay in the US will be decided upon entry and entered on your I-94 entry card. The maximum entry is 1 year and 6 months is the default, but they can make it any length shorter than that.\n\nFrom the State Dept. website:\n"Each time you arrive at the port-of-entry, a U.S immigration officer decides whether to allow you to enter and how long you can stay. Only the U.S. immigration officer has the authority to permit you to enter the United States."
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It depends on the country.  People want to move to the USA, so it is to keep them out.  If you live in a bad country, like when there was East Germany, they had to build a wall to keep people in.
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A citizen of a foreign country, wishing to enter the U.S., generally must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. The type of visa you must have is defined by immigration law, and relates to the purpose of your travel. If your destination is the U.S., please see our e-Jourmal US.\nA passport is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies the identity and nationality of the bearer. A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave most foreign countries. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue or verify United States passports.
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Great question-- except the Berlin Wall was put up not only to keep outside people from influencing the inside, but keeping the people from leaving as well. \n\nYou have to remember, whether or not you agree with the issue of illegal immigration in the United States, that the people who are coming into this country illegally are breaking the law. The law is there for a reason, and if law is not enforced then it influences decay. \n\nAn argument a lot of people use is that many of our ancestors immigrated here, and that is true, except that most of our ancestors did so legally and went through a formal process-- a process that all mexicans are free to follow through on their own. Why don't they? Why should they get special benefits over people who wait years to get in this country?
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Maintaining Permanent Residence\nMaintaining Permanent Residence You may lose your permanent residence status if you commit an act that makes you removable from the United States under the law in section 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If you commit such an act, you may be brought before the immigration courts to determine your right to remain a Permanent Resident.\n\nYou may be found to have abandoned your permanent resident status if you:\n\n    * Move to another country intending to live there permanently.\n    * Remain outside of the US for more than one year without obtaining a reentry permit or returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year.\n    * Remain outside of the US for more than two years after issuance of a reentry permit without obtaining a returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year.\n    * Fail to file income tax returns while living outside of the US for any period.\n    * Declare yourself a “nonimmigrant” on your tax returns.
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I wouldn't worry about it. Just leave as planned and there won't be any problems. But if you're still worried, contact immigration at their website. They usually answer e-mails within 24 hours. Hope you enjoyed your visit to America. Have a safe trip home.\nwww.uscis.gov
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USA has a strong immigration system. Ironically, a certain number of illegal immigrants is required to sustain the U.S economy. There are certain segments where it is very difficult or expensive to find local workers like farming, cleaning and construction work.\n\nYes you are right some of the immigration policies are obsolete and needs to be revised.  For example the U.S government is running a visa lottery program intended to benefit the countries who have immigration less than the annual per country limit. This lottery program is a little absurd because there is no hard rules even a very low qualified person can get a green card because he has won in the draw. Instead of this the Government can revise to introduce a point system where points are awarded based upon the qualification and expertise needed in the U.S. If one scores the minimum points required, he can file for immigration.  In this way, U.S will get only those persons who are required or are in shortage in U.S.  Many countries like U.K. Canada, Newzealand and Australia are running such programs.
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Countries like Thailand are not worried  that American citizens will go to Thailand and STAY there illegally. They are pretty sure that they will get out in 2 weeks. So the government of Thailand decides to save money on a useless task of checking Americans and issuing them visas.\n\nNow, Americans cannot say the same about the citizens of Thailand, so they have  a strict visas system for them.\n\nSo this is quite fair if you think about it.\n\nBesides a lot of countries DO require Americans to get visas.\nIt all depends on the local policy of a country.
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the quickest really is probably UPS ground\nbut other than that \nyep probably the marriage thiing but you can look up the department\nof immigration online and they have all the answers and forms ya need.  good luck! :)
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A green card will give you the status of permanent resident in the US. Which means you can permanently stay in the US.\nOther kinds of visa are temporary and after they expire you either have to leave the country or re-apply for a new visa.\n\nYou DO NOT have to carry it with you all the time. Only if you travel abroad. You will need to present it when you re-enter the US.\n\nA green card is valid for 10 years and will need to be renewed..pretty much like a passport. The renewal is just a matter of sending a single form..you don't have to go through the whole process again.\n\nHaving a green card is a mandatory step if you want to become a US citizen.\n\n\nRestrictions:\nYou are still an immigrant (actually a resident alien). So\nyou are subject to deportation if you mess up with the law.\n\nYou cannot and should not vote.
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You cannot essentially live here year round. Even if you can support yourself, you will be viewed as an immigrant without proper documentation. You could be refused entry and then would need permission to ever come for any period of time or reason.
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if you follow the rules you can stay\n\nif you don't then you get deported\n\nGET A DANG GREEN CARD AND LEARN ENGLISH
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♡I would definitely rather stay in America♡, but an education is important, so stay in school and get a good education. You can always come back to America for holidays...♡
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The amount of time you can stay in the US is decided by the immigration official at the point of entry. The maximum that you can be granted is 6 months at one time. Also you can not be in the US for more then 6 months a year.So if you come and stay 6 month you must be out of the US for 6 months before you return.\n\nThe time the visa is valid is NOT the time that you can stay in the US ,rather, it is the time that you can use the visa to enter , so the expiration of the visa represents the last day you can enter the US.\n\n\nI realize you must be frustrated with this but immigration rules exist to protect american citizens. It is possible that she gets addmited again althoug the 6 months have not passed but it could be difficult. She must have a good reason.\n\nYou must ask yourself, why would a person come here and stay for so many months as tourist ? \n\nIn all likelyhood she will be admited again for 6 months but there is no gurantee. It mostly depends on luck , whatever mood the officer is in ... like it or not it's the truth\n\nIf she gets less then 6 months you still have options, you can file for an extension with the immigration office.