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General Immigration Information
Check our Blog (www.seattleimmigrationlawyerblog.com) frequently for updates on the subjects below:
- Immigration Reform and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Nonimmigrant Visas
- Permanent Residence
- Business Immigration
- Military Immigration & Citizenship Programs
- Consular Issues
- Border Matters
- Enforcement
- How to Get Documents
Immigration Reform and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Common questions about the immigration process (FAQs) - Coming soon
- How long will my case take?
- Do it yourself or hire a lawyer?
Nonimmigrant Visas
Permanent Residence
- List of Permanent Residence Categories
- Visa Bulletin (Monthly Quota Report from the US State Department)
Business Immigration
Business Visa and Green Card Information
- NEW: E-2 Treaty Investor Visas to be Available for Israelis
- List of E-1 Treaty Trader and E-2 Treaty Investor Countries
- EB-5 Investor Approved Regional Centers
- Neufeld Memo Regarding Employer-Employee Relationships and H-1B Visas (pdf)
- H1-B Cap-Exempt/Affiliation Memo (pdf)
Export Control Information for Business Visa Employer Attestations
- (EAR) Bureau of Industry and Security
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations (US Department of State)
Workplace Compliance: I-9, E-Verify and Anti-discrimination
- Employer Sanctions and Immigration-related Workplace Compliance
- Especially for Human Resource Executives
- 7 Reasons Why Employers Should Conduct an Internal Immigration Audit
Military Immigration & Citizenship Programs
- Expedited Naturalization for Military Members
- USCIS Military Help Line: 1-877-CIS-4MIL (1-877-247-4645)
Consular Issues
- US Embassies and Consulates Abroad
- Ineligibilities and Waivers
- About Visa Denials
- Visa Wait Times at US Consulates Abroad (Temporary, Nonimmigrant Visas)
- What is the mysterious “Administrative Processing?”
- Tips for Obtaining Visas at US Consulates Abroad
- International Financial and Immigration Scams
Border Matters
Enforcement
Prosecutorial Discretion Memos (6/17/2011)
- ICE General Memo on Prosecutorial Discretion
- ICE Memo on Victims and Plaintiffs (pdf)
- USCIS Memo on Prosecutorial Discretion and Issuance of Notices to Appear (pdf)
- DHS/EOIR Memo on Case Review (pdf)
- July 23, 2012 EOIR Memo on Case Review for Prosecutorial Discretion
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Check our blog for frequent updates.
How to Get Documents
US Passports and Consular Report of Birth Abroad
Birth, Marriage, Death and Divorce Records
- US Birth, Marriage, Death and Divorce Certificates (or check with the Registrar of your local county or state)(Note: Divorce or marriage dissolution decrees, custody orders, etc. must be obtained from the clerk of the court where the divorce took place.)
- Foreign (Select a country and scroll down past the Reciprocity Table to the Documents section)
Tax and Social Security Records
Selective Service & Military Records
- Register for the Selective Service
- Verify Prior Registration
- Who Must Register
- Military Verification Records Requests (DD-214)
Criminal Court Records & Background Checks
Medical Exam Information
Geneology Records
More pages are being added. We invite you to return often for additional information. Please call us today at 206-282-2279 to discuss your situation.
Updated 8/2012
