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Does an illegal alien from El Salvador become a legal resident or citizen by marrying a US citizen?
Yes, that is the most common way illegal aliens become citizens. Answer Yes, they do. Otherwise there are various other tasks...
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Is it difficult for US citizens to relocate and seek employment in Canada?
American Immigrants to Canada This info is from the citizenship and immigration Canada website. If you want to be a permanent...
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How do you find your alien registration number?
I am international student with J-1 viza.I would like to know where can i get this "A" number? Answer Hi. A Alien...
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Could your parents sponsor your illegal immigrant boyfriend and if so how?
Immigrant Sponsors NO THANKGOD! Here is advice from different FAQ Farmers: I don't know what you mean by "sponsor." Parents...
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How can you have an illegal immigrant deported from the US?
Deporting Illegal Immigrants Only the federal government can issue a deportation order. And then only after due process. The...
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How can an illegal alien become a US citizen?
Illegal Aliens Becoming Citizens The application procedure for permanent residency or citizenship for illegal immigrants is...
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If an illegal immigrant became a US citizen by marriage what happens if they divorce?
Divorce and Immigration An illegal alien does not automatically become legal through marriage. The US citizen spouse must...
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Are there any states where a citizen and an illegal immigrant can get married?
All of them
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Can a U.S. company get a work visa for a Canadian citizen to work as a subcontractor in the U.S.?
I'm not sure on the particulars but, my father did this for most of his life. It is quite easy for a Canadian citizen to get a...
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Can citizenship be revoked?
It is most likely "unilateral marriage fraud." That means that the fraud was committed completely on the part of the alien while...
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How is an illegal immigrant deported from the US?
Deportations It used to be a fairly lengthy process. Because of the new immigration laws put in place by Homeland...
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What are the main pros and cons to immigration in North America?
The first answer below is a great one for pro, but a con is: change in culture. We once were Americans but eventually, America...
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What is the easiest way to immigrate to Canada from South Africa?
Perspective Immigrants to Canada must apply from outside of Canada, to Immigration Canada. The process is about two years long...
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How can a Mexican who is in the US illegally obtain a driver's license?
My girlfriend did that in Texas, all she did was show them her student ID and tourist visa. She did apply for the driver's...
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If someone came to the US illegally is there a way for him to become legal?
His only recourse due to the stricter immigration laws is to try the compassionate route. It used to be fairly simple to receive...
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How long can a person with a 'greencard' stay outside the US without risking their legal status?
You can stay out of the US for up to 6 months with no consequence, as long as the person has a vaild green card and passport. ...
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How long can you legally stay in the US with a tourist visa?
If you enter the US on a B2 visa your normal admission at most Ports of entry will be for 6 months. In most Ports if there is a...
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Is there any way for an immigrant to get legalized in the U.S. without leaving the States if he came here illegally?
No. There is ABSOLUTELY NO WAY that a person who came here illegaly can become "legal" without first leaving the states. The...
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If your name is misspelled on your I-797 form who do you approach to have it fixed?
Simply contact the immigration office where the I-797 come from and they will fix it.
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How do you convert an H4 visa to an H1 visa in the USA?
Find a company that is willing to sponsor you in your particular work area.
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Why do Mexicans come to the US illegally?
they want better jobs also because they donnts have jobs that gey paid enougth money and the come to america to get a better...
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Is it possible for an illegal immigrant to marry a legal alien in the United States?
Yes, it's possible, as long as the people are not currently married and meet the age requirements of the state in which they plan...
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How can you find out if and when someone is being deported back to Mexico?
You can do this by calling the deportation officer. He might have more detailed information. Calling the 1800 number below might...
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How do you get an employer sponsorship for a visa to allow me to work in sydney australia.I fall into the category of skilled worker but I need an australian to give me a job.I have no family out the?
First of all, I am not immigration attorney or anything like that, but i have read a lot about us immigration procedures. Yes,...
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What are the pros of immigration into the United States?
Comments About LEGAL Immigration Although there doesn't seem to be any pros for letting in more immigrants, we have to remember...
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How can a Canadian apply for Mexican citizenship?
By making an official application at a Mexican Consulate in Canada. Answer I know of no foreign born non-Latino that has...
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How do you extend a J-1 visa from 1 to 2 years?
approach your program director for extension, once its approved, you are eligible for extention with new DS-2019 pramod
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How do California courts usually treat an accident involving an unlicensed illegal immigrant driver?
I don't know the "usual" but I saw someone I presume was illegal get prosecuted for hit and run. He only went 1/2 a block to...
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Does an illegal alien who has defied a voluntary deportation order have the same rights as a US citizen in housing courts?
Absolutely not! The person has broken the law and will be arrested by the INS and deported. Whether or not this person may have...
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What type of identification do you need for a four-year-old and a two-year-old when traveling to the U.S.?
With the fear of terrorism in the U.S. and even Canada it's best to get Visas. Also the birth certificates of your children and...
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If a Canadian retires from work can he move to the USA?
You should also be prepared to prove to the CBP officer upon entry to the US that you primarily reside in Canada. That is, you...
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What is the minimum amount of time you can have an H1-B visa before acquiring a Green Card?
I am not an expert on immigration but, I have read a lot about immigration procedures. I think that everyone with a visa other...
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How can a US citizen marry an illegal alien in the US if the alien has no photo ID?
It depends on the state. Most states require a photo I.D. If the person is from Mexico, s/he can go to the nearest Mexican...
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Can you petition to obtain a visa for a fiance in Mexico if you are on disability?
Yes, but your fiance will have to have co-sponsors to meet the financial requirements. Anyone who is willing can be a co-sponsor,...
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Does a green card give you a Social Security number?
Not automatically; However, a "green card" (lawful permanent residency for aliens) makes someone elligible for a "right to work"...
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Can you change your visa status from a visa b2?
I can not remmember the visa classifications (hb-1, b-2, k-1, etc,) but I believe that anyone with a visa other than a simple...
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Is it possible for someone who is not a green card holder to become a US citizen by serving in the US Army?
I don't think that it is possible for a non-citizen to be in the US army, although I am not sure. And I would really doubt that...
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What qualifications do you need to become a US citizen?
a period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States reside in a particular district before filing an...
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Is it easier for an illegal alien to become a citizen if he has a child in the US?
Answer NOPE, ya gotta marry him to make him a "legal alien". Kid is a citizen if s/he was born here. Answer Marrying him...
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If a minor is here illegally is there any way they can become legal or receive a visa without returning to their country?
I highly doubt it! The child will definitely have to return to the country of origin to have their petition processed through the...
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If a 6-year old child is brought into the US from Mexico illegally how can he work legally and become a citizen when he is 18?
when they are 18 they need to take a civil servise test about american history and other things, if they pass they are leggally a...
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Can you file for citizenship if you owe child support in the US?
The answer is probably YES, if it has not been reported to the Federal government or the state has not taken action against you....
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Can you sponsor an alien who has a tourist visa so he can become a permanent resident and what are the conditions of sponsoring?
I run a small business and recently have been investigating this issue. Yes, you can sponsor an alien with a tourist visa to...
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Are you allowed to work in another country while waiting for American citizenship?
Yes. Answer Sorry to the above post, but generally no. Being a permanent resident (LPR) means you reside and work in the US....
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If you're doing a masters degree in Canada how can you change your student visa to a permanent residence visa?
Speak to the Internationa Student office at your University in Canada. They will advise you re changes to your Immigration status...
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If you are in the USA on an expired tourist visa for more than a year is there any way to obtain a student visa without going home first?
Visas can only be issued outside the US. You can try and adjust status, but since you are out of status and therefor living...
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Can your spouse be asked to leave the country?
The question is a bit vague. I'm assuming that you really mean: Can your spouse be deported if you are a US citizen? The answer...
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What should you do if you're an illegal alien but have children in the U.S.?
I do not want to be sarcastic, since i am also an immigrant (althog legally living in the US). But here's the short-ok, not so...
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Is it possible for a resident alien to get deported if he has a criminal record?
Yes, but it depends on the type of felony and if you are a repeater offender
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Can you get an F student visa or waiver after you have abused one before?
Probably not. Governmental regulations are becoming increasingly strict concerning all types of visas.
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If someone came here on a tourist visa and overstayed 3 years now he needs to return to the Czech Republic how can he insure that he gets back in?
Yeah this is a tough one. My husband is from the Czech Republic & has overstayed his tourist visa for 3 years & needs to...
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How can an illegal alien with a resident relative get a green card?
Contact an immigration lawyer. They can go over the process and details with you. It's going to be a lot off jumping through...
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Does a child of two illegal immigrants acquire US citizenship by being born in the US?
Yes. Any person born in the United States is automatically a citizen. The citizenship of children born in the United States is...
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How can you get an illegal immigrant picked up if government agencies do not seem to care?
Illegal Immigrants Here is some advice from FAQ Farmers: Good luck. I'm a cop in Northern San Diego County and I know your...
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Can an illegal immigrant be deeded a home that they purchased on contract?
Yes, just because you are a immigrant (illegal), doesn't mean you can't buy something. A contract is legal and binding. If i go...
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Can an illegal immigrant who has had an American baby get a green card?
Generally speaking, they will not be able to get a green card until the child reaches the age of 19 or 21 (can't remember...
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Can a 30-year-old man become a citizen if he has been in the U.S. illegally for 15 years and is married with a 12-year-old son?
Nope. I am an American Citizen who married an illegal alien from the Pacific. We have met with attorneys, INS officers, you name...
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Can an illegal alien become a citizen if they have a child that is a U.S. citizen?
My husband and I have been married for six years and we have two kids, the oldest is five, and my husband is still not legal....
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What happens if an illegal immigrant has an American child?
Any child born on U.S. soil is a natural citizen of the U.S. The mother/father does not attain citizenship merely because of the...
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Can an I-20 that has been expired for more than 2 years be renewed?
I am not sure, but i think that it's possible. Answer NO. I-20 is the document issued by the school to certify that you...
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If you live in America more than 15 years can you become a citizen?
yea because you only have to live in the usa for 14 years and then you are a us citizen
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Are there different rules for traveling outside of the U.S. with a temporary green card versus a permanent green card?
When lawful permanent residents seek to reenter the United States, they are actually applying for admission as special...
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Can an illegal alien work in the US without a green card or visa?
Not legally, no. Do you have family in the US legally? Do you have a potential employer in the US? Are you an engineer, doctor,...
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How do you find your US Visa number - not the Visa Credit Card number?
The visa number can be found on the Visa sticker on your passport page. The number can be 8 or more characters long, and in RED...
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Why do Mexicans move to the US?
Currently all Central and Southern American nations also have "free" societies with the democratic process built into their...
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How can your girlfriend stay longer in the USA if her J-1 Visa expires in a few months?
well there are some choices she can reapply for a new visa or you can marry her and then call the immigration office in your...
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How do you get a green card?
well see first you would have to jump the border then you would have to run for your life
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If a mother has a child born in America and she is a citizen of Mexico can she still cross the border with the child?
If she gets a visa, green card or some other immigration papers from INS. Having a baby in the US does not instantly grant...
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How get back an ex?
No they won't. Immigration does not check you when you leave the country. The airline clerk collects your I-94 when you leave but...
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Can a person have their green card taken away and if so how would they go about getting it back?
Yes. For any number of reasons. Getting it back is done via the INS/Federal Court system. The best option would be to consult an...
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What is the G-325A File number?
I believe that is an immigration form. It may be the biographical information form if my memory serves me correctly. G-325A...
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Is it illegal to live in the United States without Social Security and if so how can you report someone?
No, you are not required to participate in the Social Security System. That said, most, but not all employers, require their...
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Can a minor who was brought to the United States by his parents at a young age apply for US citizenship when he is old enough?
Yes, the person can apply for citizenship at age 18. ANS. If the parents that bought him here are illegal and he was not born...
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Can a US citizen adopt a child who is in the US illegally?
Adopting an Illegal Alien Guardianship or adoption is only possible for a child who is under the age of 16-years when the...
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What is the quickest and easiest way to get your LPR immigrant wife deported?
don't do that you scum of the earth ANS. If she gained her status by marrying you and it has been less then 2 years then...
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Can you work for an insurance company without a green card?
No. If you are in the USA without the permission of the US Government, why would you think it would be "all right " for you to...
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Where can you find sample hardship letters?
What do you mean by hardship letters? Answer Writing hardship letters to a mortgage company. Answer You can find an...
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What are the process times for each type of Green Card?
Depends on the service center and the type of application. Go to https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/ptimes.jsp and look for...
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How can you find out if someone is a U.S. citizen?
Ask them. Either a US birth certificate or a US passport will prove their citizenship status. Answer There is no way of...
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Can a resident alien purchase a house?
Legally, a resident alien, or even a nonresident alien, can buy a house. Getting a mortgage should also not be a problem. ...
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If paying child support for a child and that child gets pregnant and has two children how much longer does child support have to be paid?
In most cases child support orders are enforced until the child reaches the age of majority. Which in most states is 18. There...
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Could an insurance claim be denied if you state in the application that you are a citizen or resident of the U.S. when you are not?
Possibly. Depending on the conditions of your policy, the claim may be denied or only paid a rediculously small fraction such as...
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Can an H1B sponsored employee file for personal bankrupcy without involving the sponsoring company?
Yes. Personal banruptcy does not relate to the company where the person is employed.
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If you do not have an IT backgroud how do you convert your H4 visa to H1 status?
converting from H4 to H1 i am on H4 visa to usa.and now i want to convert that to H1 as soon as possible and i have no work...
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If you had a visitor's visa as a minor and it expired but you have gotten your ead and took your fingerprints for your aos can you obtain your greencard and Social Security number?
What's an ead and a aos? EAD - Employment Authorization Document AOS - Adjustment of Status
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What are reasons for immigration into the United States?
Many. From marriage, employment, education (College aka University), among many others. And, in the case of illegal immigrants,...
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If someone is in the United States on a student visa how can he become a legal resident?
Having a student visa means that you are legally in the U.S. They could change their student visa to a working visa (H1. After...
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Can an illegal alien buy a house in the U.S. if he or she pays cash?
I believe so. No financing will be involved so you'll not have to document your residency status in the US to a lender. Answer...
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How does immigration affect Americans?
America has a history of acceptance and tolerance towards people who choose to immigrate to this country. The United States came...
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How can an illegal alien get a federal tax id number and if you only know their artist name how can you look them up to see if they are illegal?
http://www.theamericanresistance.com/articles/art2005jul12.html Answer They can get an ITIN number (individual taxpayer...
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If an illegal alien and a US citizen are to get a divorce and they have a baby born in the US would both have custody rights?
Immigration status is a completely separate issue from child custody rights.
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How do you report an illegal immigrant?
RE: Reporting Illegal Immigrants Go...
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What taxes does a resident alien who married an illegal alien pay?
They can get thier illegal alien spouse an ITIN (individual taxpayer identification number) and file jointly as a married couple....
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Can you work if you don't have a Social Security number but are in the process of getting one?
no, they take a copy of your social security card when they hire you. if immigration came into a business and the owner of the...
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If you are a U.S. greencard holder but have a criminal background will that affect your application for citizenship?
Yes. Why would the USA accept someone with a criminal history? Having a "criminal record " is very surely a "difficulty" but...
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If you're here on a student visa f-1 acting how can you become a permanent US resident?
By applying for "adjustment of status." aka "green card." But i don't know if it's possible with a F-1 (student visa). Visit the...
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How can you get a legal alien with a green card deported if he forced his American wife to marry him under threat of physical violence?
Go to the USCIS and make your report. I think they will know what to do.
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Can a Canadian citizen apply for a US Social Security card?
No. Social Security is a US federal program. Answer The question was "Can a Canadian citizen apply for a US Social Security...
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Does bankruptcy affect immigration to the US?
Yes. If you are filing to sponsor someone you will need to fill out an Affidavit of Support stating you can support this person...
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Does an illegal alien who has been detained due to defying a voluntary deportation order have the right to re-open their case?
I doubt it. Although it could be possible after the so-called "10-year ban". But do not take my word for it.
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