Posts Tagged ‘Permanent Resident Status’

Canadian immigration announces faster permanent residency for foreign caregivers

January 8th, 2012 Tushar Mathur

Canadian immigration has now shortened the procedures needed for foreign live-in caregivers to obtain permanent resident status and has also announced several changes which they say will protect the caregivers from abusive employers. Canadian Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney stated the changes were the Canadian government’s response to reports of abuse to foreign caregivers by their employers.

“Too many live-in caregivers have completed their work obligations but must continue living in the home of their employer, waiting for their application for permanent residence to be reviewed,” said Kenney. “This is understandably frustrating.

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Important issues about the filing of I-485 adjustment application

December 23rd, 2011 Tushar Mathur
The cutoff dates for employment based 2nd preference immigrant visa for China and India have advanced significantly for the past three months.  Since November 2011, the cutoff dates have leaped forwarded by more than 17 months to January 1, 2009.  The rapid advancement means that many EB-2 professionals and advance degree holders are able to submit their I-485 application to adjust status to that of legal resident of the United States.  Simultaneously the applicant may also apply for a general employment authorization document (EAD) and a travel document.   Upon approval of the I-485 application, the applicant will receive her permanent resident card (or green card).  There are some important issues related to this last step of the immigration process.

First and foremost, an applicant must ensure that she is not subject to any grounds of inadmissibility that would cause the denial of her green card.  The U.S.

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The Green Card Process

March 29th, 2010 Tushar Mathur

A United States Permanent Resident Card also known as a Green card is an identification document or the card attesting to the permanent resident status in the United States of America. Green card is an identification document for a LPR (lawful permanent resident) of U.S. who doesn’t have American citizenship. It is basically the confirmation that the card holder is legally permitted to stay and work in United States. This card was initially when started was known as ‘Alien Registration Receipt Card’ but nowadays it is known as ‘Permanent Resident Card’. This card is always kept by permanent resident along with him all the times for the possession.

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The Green Card Process for Indians in US

December 11th, 2009 Tushar Mathur

Green card is actually a permanent resident card which gives somebody the right to work and live permanently in US. Green card holder has to follow rules and law of the immigration as well as being registered properly with the US government.

Nevertheless, there are limitations for those who wish to leave the country for quite a long time, whether it is for work purpose or vacation. They need to know how long they can stay outside the country without losing their Green Card or permanent resident status.

So, in order for them to avoid the risk of losing the status, they need to get a document called “Reentry Permit” from the USCIS before traveling.

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