Immigrating into Australia: My girlfriend is English and is attempting to become an Australia Resident. Everything seemd to be going so well until this morning.
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posted by Man_in_staysis
on Jan 22, 2009 -
10 answers
Movie ID filter: A Turkish man, escaping poverty, crosses borders into Europe. Tragedy ensues. What's the film?
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posted by Dee Xtrovert
on Jan 4, 2009 -
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How do I travel from the UK to the US as a US citizen if I don't have a passport or a valid driver's license?
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posted by nímwunnan
on Nov 13, 2008 -
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A friend of mine has been in the US for about 14 years, but her visa expired about 3 years ago. What does she need to do to rectify the situation?
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posted by LittleMissCranky
on Oct 6, 2008 -
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Where can I find an Australian migration agent who's good with the creative industries, or otherwise unusual career paths?
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posted by divabat
on Oct 3, 2008 -
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A friend from China is planning a trip to Puerto Rico. She is now in the US on an F1 visa, but it is not multiple-entry. If she flies directly from the US mainland to PR and back, does she need to show her passport and visa? Is there a possibility she will be denied entry to PR, or back to the mainland?
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posted by Wet Spot
on Sep 25, 2008 -
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What, exactly, does a Schengen-zone immigration officer at an airport see on his screen when he scans my machine-readable, has-entered-the-Schengen-zone-before non-Schengen passport? I'd love to see a screenshot, or just an explanation of the information available to the officer at first glance.
posted by mdonley
on Sep 10, 2008 -
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I passed my U.S. citizenship test last month (woo!). But I still haven't received notice of when my swearing-in ceremony will be, and D.C.'s voter registration deadline is coming up (Oct. 4). Can I somehow officially get my citizenship without waiting for the official swearing-in ceremony? I really don't want to miss out on being able to vote just because of this stupid delay.
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posted by hazelshade
on Aug 20, 2008 -
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What's the deal with getting a creative writing MFA from an American school, as a Canadian?
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posted by skwt
on Jul 23, 2008 -
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If you hold H4 visa applied by both previous company and new company (not approved yet). Can you go back to India and get your visa stamped on H4 applied by previous company? more info follows...
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posted by tvjoshi
on Jul 16, 2008 -
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How to help a young man (dual Turkish-Pakistani citizenship) pursue his education in Western country?
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posted by ebellicosa
on Jun 29, 2008 -
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My sister has been living and working in the US for years. She applied for her Green Card in 2003 - she's still waiting, along with a group of workmates who applied at the same time. She believes she has no recourse. Is this true?
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posted by mooza
on Jun 23, 2008 -
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International Marriage filter: When a US Citizen marries a foreigner, what process is involved in bringing the new spouse to the US and getting permanent resident status?
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posted by Vorteks
on Jun 23, 2008 -
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How do I get personal information from banks and utility companies? For immigration purposes I need to gain access to utility bills from old addresses and bank loans I co-signed. How do I get utility companies and banks to give this information to me in a prompt and timely fashion?
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posted by Kattullus
on May 20, 2008 -
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Asking on behalf of an American friend, who's been working in Canada (BC) for the last 3+ years: does anybody have advice on how best to get started on applying for citizenship?
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posted by zeph
on May 20, 2008 -
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I'm a US citizen, while my wife is from Canada, and is in the US on a K3 visa while we work on getting her Green Card. The downside of this is that until she gets either that Green Card or a work permit, she can't be employed in the US.
I filed my taxes as "Married Filing Jointly," and was informed that because she has an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, rather than a Social Security Number, I would not be getting my "Economic Stimulus (Bush Bribe)" check. Does anyone understand the rationale here? Why does her status preclude my receiving my payment?
posted by mgrichmond
on May 19, 2008 -
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Very old parking tickets/fines and US immigration... do I have to pay up when I come home?
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posted by xanthippe
on May 14, 2008 -
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Any recommended online language translation services? (for a foreign birth certificate).
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posted by wongcorgi
on May 8, 2008 -
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Our daughter, 4 years old now, was born in California while my wife and I (both Canadians) were working legally in Los Angeles. She obviously has a US birth certificate and SIN but lives in Canada. Will this make things easier for her should she want to study in the US when she gets to University age or will it be of no advantage whatsoever?
posted by Umhlangan
on May 1, 2008 -
22 answers
H1B question: Can I go on leave without pay and remain in continual employment, for the purposes of transferring the H1B to a new employer?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 30, 2008 -
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I'm completely confused about UK immigration policy and am getting conflicting information re: extended stays for academic research.
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posted by venividivici
on Apr 18, 2008 -
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How can I bring my 16 year old nephew to live with me in America? He wants to attend college here but it is so expensive for foreign students. I am an American citizen. Any suggestion is appreciated
posted by orlando1544
on Apr 15, 2008 -
9 answers
Wanted: Most expedient and financially prudent way to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
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posted by Brockles
on Apr 13, 2008 -
5 answers
Can anyone tell me the percentage of children of illegal immigrants who attend college? Specifically in Texas. We are arguing the HB 104 (in state tuition bill) in my government class and I need to know how many children of illegal immigrants who were not born in the US actually attend institutions of higher education....
posted by madmamasmith
on Mar 22, 2008 -
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I am a US citizen. My fiance is a UK citizen. We want to live in the US. In fact, we already own a home together, and he is making trips back and forth. We don't want to wait the 6+ months it will take for a K-1 visa to be approved before we get married. Can we legally marry while he is here on a tourist visa? If we do, does he have to return to the UK if we file for a change of status? What problems might this cause with immigration?
posted by sapphirebbw
on Mar 18, 2008 -
21 answers
How hard is it for a third country national to work in Austria after going through university there?
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posted by joewandy
on Mar 5, 2008 -
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I'm a Canadian going to grad school in the U.S. I don't have a student Visa as it is not required for Canadians - we only need to show an approved I-20 form at the border - and I'm trying to figure out if and where I can work. I'm employed by the University as a TA but I'm not sure if I can work anywhere off campus or how that might be done. Any thoughts?
posted by pantsonsteven
on Feb 15, 2008 -
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I am a Canadian citizen who is earning the final credits of a degree online. In the meantime, I would like to take my stellar bartending skills on the road and reside in the U.S. I know the process is likely excruciating, but how can one do it?
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posted by scabrous
on Feb 14, 2008 -
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How do you establish your credit rating and rental history in one country when you're from another one?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 7, 2008 -
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I'm a 21 year old Canadian considering moving to Europe, and I'm mostly looking at Germany. What difficulties might I face? Which country might be the easiest to get a EU citizenship in?
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posted by radgardener
on Feb 4, 2008 -
22 answers
Creating a citizenship class for ESOL students: any web resources, books, or other forms of support out there?
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posted by imposster
on Jan 17, 2008 -
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Like a lot of Latinos, I have a huge name. I am afraid that, in the long run, it may get me in trouble in the US. Help me prevent it.
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posted by falameufilho
on Jan 2, 2008 -
13 answers
Where exactly did my ancestors disembark in New York when they arrived from Ireland?
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posted by pantufla
on Dec 19, 2007 -
11 answers
I'd like to put together a "K-1 Visa Kit" full of office supplies to make the process as easy as possible for my sister and her boyfriend. What do I need?
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posted by natabat
on Dec 6, 2007 -
15 answers
What is your favorite book or DVD series about Mexico? Particularly historical fiction or contemporary fiction. Preferably in English, but if you have a great recommendation in Spanish, I'd take that too! My grandmother thanks you!
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posted by barnone
on Nov 27, 2007 -
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