US immigration handbook : a survival handbook /
Hampshire, David.
Rizvi, Sid.
London : Survival Books,
2010.
Explains the history of American immigration, different visa classes, and information on naturalization.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-268), online resources, and index.
Welcome to America. Climate ; Time zones ; Geography ; States -- Immigration history & demographics. The U.S. population : overview ; Immigration history ; A potted history ; American today & tomorrow ; Illegal immigration ; Popular trends -- Which visa? U.S. government departments ; Health requirements ; Types of visas ; Nonimmigrant visas ; Nonimmigrant visa categories ; Immigrant visas ; Arrival-departure form -- Visitors. Visa waiver program (VWP) ; Electronic system for travel (ESTA) ; B-1 business visas ; B-2 visitor visas -- Temporary employees. Petitions ; Labor certification & condition applications ; Visa categories for temporary workers -- Doing business. Doing business in the U.S. ; Category E, treaty trader & investor visas ; Category L, Intra-company transferees ; EB-5 investor immigrant visas -- Students & exchange visitors. Student & exchange visitor program (SEVP) ; Category F, academic or language students ; Category J, exchange visitors ; Category M, Non-academic students -- Permanent residence (immigrant visas). Permanent resident (green) card ; Immigrant visa categories ; Before making an application ; Petitions ; Visa application procedure ; Interviews ; Fees ; Departing the US & re-entry permits ; Green care updates & renewals ; Abandoning permanent residence -- Citizenship. Citizenship through parents or adoption ; Citizenship through naturalization ; Applying for naturalization ; Duties & privileges of citizenship ; Applying for a US passport --  Miscellaneous. Crime ; Government ; Legal system ; Military service ; Pets ; Police ; Religion ; Social customs -- Appendices. Useful addresses ; Citizenship questions ; Immigration forms ; Glossary ; Weights & measures.
Explains the history of American immigration, different visa classes, and information on naturalization.
Emigration and immigration law
Citizenship
Visas