Immigration
What is the purpose of immigration law?
Immigration law provides a controlled immigration system, handles national safety and security issues, and supports economic growth by managing the entrance of migrants.
How many legal immigrants are permitted in the United States each year?
According to the Immigration Act of 1990, each nation receives 7% of the available green cards for both family and employment-based immigration. This implies that each nation is allowed a maximum of 44,100 family-based immigrants and 14,700 employment-based immigrants every fiscal year.
How can an immigrant be a citizen of USA?
He or she must be accepted into the United States as a legal permanent resident (LPR) and dwell in the United States for at least five consecutive years.
How long does a green card remain valid?
Currently, green cards are valid for ten years, or two years for conditional residents. The green card has to be renewed before it expires.
What are the options for bringing my family members to the U.S?
Employees who are staying and working in the United States on certain types of employment visas may be allowed to bring their family on temporary visas that are valid for the same period as the original employment visa. US citizens and LPRs can apply to bring their family members to the United States permanently.
Reference:
- National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
- The Brookings Institution
- U.S. Government Publishing Office
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