May 31st, 2009 by travelcampaign
Many people around the world know about locations in the USA such as New York, Maine, California, Florida, Louisville, Kentucky, Washington, DC, Hollywood and Nashville, Tennessee. However, there are some great US travel locations unknown to many travellers from other countries.
Many men and women from other countries work in US businesses, hospitals and colleges because of special skills they possess. Often students from around the world work in US companies while attending a college or university. Such people know of many US travel locations.
Among the most beautiful areas of the US is Charleston, South Carolina, which English settlers discovered and developed in 1670. The annual Spoleto Festival held in the spring is the premiere American Arts Festival. More than 120 different performances occur every year include opera, jazz, theatre, dance and symphonic and chamber music.
Charleston International Airport has both connecting and direct flights to and from London’s International airports. There is easy access to car hire centres and fuel in Charleston is among the cheapest in the country. There are several hundred hotels, motels and inns in Charleston and nearby cities.
January 24th, 2009 by travelcampaign
Before an ‘F-1 Academic Student Visa’ for a public institution can be issued, the student must show the public institution in the US has been reimbursed.
A student who is a non-U.S citizen and who wishes to study in the United States will require a F-1 Academic Student Visa. This visa is the most common for students who wish to engage in academic studies in the United States. It is for any students who want to study at an accredited U.S college or university or undertake a course at an intensive English language institute.
A foreign student seeking to study in the US may apply for this type of visa provided they meet the following criteria:
• the student must be enrolled in an academic educational programme, a vocational programme or another type of training programme,
• the school must be approved by the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services
• the student must be enrolled as a full-time student
• the student must have sufficient funds available for self-support during the proposed course
• the student must maintain a residence abroad which they do not intend to give up.
The U.S Embassy / Consulate cannot issue a US F-1 Academic Student Visa more than 120 days before the actual start date of the course. Even if a student has been issued with a visa to enter the United States, they will not be allowed to enter the country more than thirty days before the course starts; for example: if the student is to start the programme on November 1st, they will not be permitted to enter the United States until October 1st.
January 21st, 2009 by travelcampaign
No matter how keen you are to immigrate you must make sure you go to the right people. An immigration application takes time and requires attention to detail. This is a legal procedure and it helps to ask for the services of professionals in this area. However, this is an area that is open to fraudulent activity. Under the immigration law there are many documents to be signed and verified. The person or organisation you deal with for guidance must be genuine. Immigration laws can be complex, and even the representative you choose to deal with may not give you any assurance that you will get an immigration visa. Representatives who provide an immigration visa service do not make this decision.
If you are applying for immigration status to enter the United States it is advised that you do not pay expensive fees to representatives who are not attorneys. It is also important that you read all the documents for yourself. Under no circumstances must you ever put your signature on data that is not accurate or statements that are false. Ethical representatives who understand immigration law know this is illegal. If you don’t know what a document means do not sign it, and never put your signature on an application that is blank. Remember, you will be held responsible for whatever you sign. It is up to you to make certain the representative has the professional credentials to approach the USCIS on your behalf regarding immigration.
January 9th, 2009 by travelcampaign
If you want to undergo US medical professional training and are interested in staying in the United States for a temporary period then you will need to fill in a J-1 visa application. This visa is a multi-purpose document used by a variety of foreign students and au pairs. The J-1 visa application is for the purpose of allowing foreign individuals to take part in training schemes and programmes specifically designed for cultural exchange.
The person who fills in the J-1 visa application must be deemed suitable, according to the requirements of the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination. The foreign applicant must also have competent English skills. It is also necessary for the foreign student applicant to have a sponsor in the United States. The sponsor must be a relevant organisation. This support must have been acquired prior to the application being submitted.
It is important to understand the J-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa. This means there is no possibility that this visa can eventually lead to an ‘American Green Card’. The medical professional is allowed to live temporarily in the United States in order to observe, conduct research, consult and teach.
Apart from filling the criteria for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination in Medical Sciences and proficiency in English, the medical professional must also fit the requirements of the Training and Work Experience Scheme. This is similar to the United Kingdom’s TWES. This means that once the foreign medical professional has completed his or her temporary term of residence according to the J-1 visa, he or she may not enter the United States for a period of two years.
January 6th, 2009 by travelcampaign
Immigration law is said to refer to the national government polices that control the phenomenon of immigration to their country.
According to foreign citizens, immigration law is related to the nationality law, which governs the legal status of the people in matters, such as citizenship. Immigration law is said to vary from one country to another as well as to the political climate of that time.
The international law regulates the immigration law regarding the citizens of a country. All the country/countries are allowed entries to its own citizens through the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Strict laws, which regulated the right of entry and internal rights, once were maintained by certain countries. This included the duration of stay and the right to participate in the government. Many countries have laws that show a process for naturalization by which immigrants may become citizens.
The immigration law is found to be used in various ways in different countries whereby, in the UK, immigration law states that the British Overseas Citizens have identical legal rights to the British citizens distinguished only in the title. Anybody born in Britain or a British overseas territory has the right to obtain British citizenship. This is also available as a right for people of whom one parent is a British or British overseas citizen otherwise than by descent.
EU citizens, as created by the Treaty of Rome, Article 17, have the right to work, provide services or select self-employment in the UK.
The immigration law in the US is a very serious political issue as the nation heads for the 2008 presidential elections. Due to the backlog in the processing of the immigration applications by the United States Citizenship and the immigration Services (USCIS), many are still waiting to become citizens of the US.
A lot of countries have their own control measures set up at the entry points to the country (e.g., airports and roads near the border) where a traveller’s documents are checked. The documents required are passports with or without visa, a WHO vaccination card, tickets, and, at times, a presentation of the amount of cash one is carrying.
December 31st, 2008 by travelcampaign
The USA has recently updated its visa policy, in an effort to increase the security of the country and its visitors. As a result of the changes, the length of time taken for the processing of US visas has increased. There are certain steps you need to take in order to obtain a US visa, beginning with an application form. The process also usually entails a visit to your local US Embassy or Consulate and typically requires an appointment, so be sure and check to determine the proper procedure.
There are many types of US visa and if you are unsure of the one you need, the US Embassy can assist you. Anyone seeking a student visa will need a letter of acceptance from the educational institute, while other types of supporting documentation including passport, employment information and financial status may be required, and depending on the visa you are applying for. All this information must be included with the visa application. Check with your local US Embassy to ensure that you have the proper documentation prior to submitting an application. One good way to start the process is by going online. You can view and print the visa application forms, along with the latest rules and regulations about obtaining a US visa.
Applications for US visas are submitted in your own country. They are reviewed and a background check is also completed, after which you will be informed if your application has been approved.
December 17th, 2008 by travelcampaign
The United States of America has four immigration divisions for the investment visa. Please note that any kind of immigration to the United States entails a complicated system. Many prospective immigrants feel it is necessary to seek the help of professional immigration experts. The four divisions for an investment visa are:
International Managers (L-1A)
Treaty Traders (E-1)
Treaty Investors (E-2)
Immigrant Investors (Eb(5)
International Managers:
A foreign company that is tied to the United States by at least fifty percent common ownership can have its manager apply to invest.
Treaty Traders:
Five hundred thousand dollars or over in a single year of trading means the executive or manager of the treaty country will have supervision of this large sum, and therefore can apply under the Treaty Traders category.
Treaty Investors:
An employer creating investment in the United States by a new business that has at least fifty percent ownership can have its developer or owner apply. The application can be made under Treaty Investors and the new business must be from a treaty country.
Immigrant Investors:
A person who has the means to make an investment of at least five hundred thousand dollars is one of the requirements for an Immigrant Investors application. This amount is 150% of the national unemployment rate. The investor must have ten employees in two years. If he or she does not do this an investment must be made in Regional Centre. Job multiplier studies can be used if direct employment is not. It should be noted that this category takes a long time. Because this investment visa is contentious it is impossible to predict the outcome.
October 30th, 2008 by admin
The federal immigration law determines whether a person is an alien as well as the rights, duties, and the obligations associated with being an alien in the United States and how they gained residence and citizenship in the United States. This also gives the means for which an alien can become a legally naturalised citizen with full rights of citizenship. The immigration law serves as a gatekeeper for the nation’s border, determining who is to enter, how long they may stay, and when they must leave.
Complete authority over immigration is found to lay with the U.S. Congress. With this, the presidential power does not extend beyond the refugee policy. Apart from the questions regarding aliens’ constitutional rights, the courts have generally found the immigration issue to be complex.
The states have limited legislative authority regarding immigration and are not involved in details that fall outside the lines of state jurisdiction. Generally, these details are handled by federal sentencing guidelines for illegal entry into the country.
The goals of the immigration policies have been achieved by the federal government through controlling the visa processing program. Visas are of two types: immigrant visa and the non-immigrant visa. For tourists and temporary business visitors, they are given the non-immigrant visa, which is divided by the government into eighteen different types of which most types do not impose a cap on the number that may be granted on an annual basis. Of the categories for the non-immigrant visa, only a few of them allow their holders to work in the United States. For the immigrant visa, the holders are permitted to stay in the United States permanently and also apply for citizenship.
September 30th, 2008 by admin
The United States allows foreign nationals to enrol in US colleges and universities through a student visa. Over the years, there has not been a significant increase in the number of international students studying in the country. Since the academic year 2002 to 2003, the number of foreign students enrolling in the US has declined due to the tougher requirements. It was only in the academic year 2006 to 2007 that an increase was noted in the number of foreign student enrolment.
For the first time after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the number of foreign students enrolment increased in 2006 according to the Institute of International Education or IIE. There was a 3.2 percent increase from the previous year which gives a total of 582,984 students for the academic year of 2006 to 2007.
The leading nationalities of foreign students include Japan, South Korea, and China. But the top country of origin for international students was India. There were around 83,833 students from India. Chinese nationals followed with 67,723 students, South Korea was third with 62,392 students, and Japan was fourth with 35,282 students enrolled in the US for the year 2006 to 2007.
As for the course of study, Business Management was the top field for the international students. There were about 103,641 international students enrolled on this course. About 89,137 foreign students were enrolled in Engineering courses, the second most common field. The Physical and Life Scientists courses were third with 51,863 enrolling, while Social Sciences account for 48,978 others.
September 10th, 2008 by admin
A US tourist visa entitles the holder to travel to the United States of America for a limited amount of time; this can be as a tourist or to visit friends and relatives. The main type of tourist/visitor visa the US use is the B2 visa.
The B2 visa is not a route to gain permanent residence in the US and is only intended for use with tourism, visiting friends and relatives, for health reasons and short study courses. For people seeking permanent residence a US Green Card or Permanent Resident Card must be applied for.
A B2 visa is usually approved for a period of between 1 and 10 years, and during this period the visa holder is entitled to enter the US multiple times, as long as it is used in accordance with the B2 visas regulations.
Each of the B2 visa holders visits to the US will be limited to no more than six months; this can be extended by an extra six months, but the visa holder must show that their visit is a temporary one and that they intend to return to their country. A B2 visa holder is not allowed to work in the US or entitled to any employment rights.
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