| Visa Denials For Lack Of Strong Ties To Home Country |
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| United States law presumes that aliens who wish to travel to the U.S. intend to stay in the U.S. permanently rather than temporarily. For this reason, aliens who want to visit the U.S. temporarily must prove that the purpose of their trip is temporary before U.S. consular officers will issue nonimmigrant visas.
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| Visa Types - Temporary Visa General Requirements |
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| There are several categories of nonimmigrant temporary visas, and which type is granted depends upon the purpose of an alien's visit. Examples of temporary visas include visas for U.S. citizen spouses and children, visas for U.S. lawful permanent resident spouses and children, travel visas for business or pleasure, visas for temporary workers, visas for students and exchange visitors, and visas for victims of trafficking in persons. More... |
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| Attorneys - Professional Responsibility Immigration Proceedings - Discipline Procedure |
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| If an attorney involved in an immigration proceeding violates disciplinary rules, such as by submitting false evidence to a court or an administrative body, disciplinary proceedings may be filed, seeking a formal reprimand, suspension, or even disbarment. The complaint procedure is structured, involving a complaint and official inquiry, followed by additional action, depending upon the outcome of the inquiry. Summary suspension is available against an attorney who has either been suspended or expelled in another jurisdiction or who has been convicted of a serious crime.
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| Mexican Border - BORSTAR |
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| BORSTAR, which stands for Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue Teams of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, is a program that is in place to protect the lives of undocumented aliens crossing the border, as well as the lives of border patrol agents and the public. More... |
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| Powers and Duties of the Secretary of State |
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| Section 104 of the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA) sets forth the powers and duties of the Secretary of State of the United States. It also establishes several offices relating to immigration issues. More... |
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