U.S. Immigration Made Easy

By: Ilona Bray J.D.

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Synopsis: What U.S. law says about who is eligible to immigrate, whether on a permanent or temporary basis, can be hard to interpret, and even harder to act upon. U.S. Immigration Made Easy, however, demystifies the system, discussing almost every possible way to legally enter, live in, or stay in the United States. Learn how the immigration system really works and find out whether you qualify for: a work visa a student visa asylum or refugee status a green card through family, employment, or in some other category Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and more Get tips on dealing with paperwork, government officials, delays and denials. Plus, you'll get step-by-step instructions on filling out and filing forms, and learn the best way to approach the enormous U.S. government bureaucracy. Thoroughly updated and revised, this edition covers the latest changes in immigration law, including new opportunities for same-sex couples, the new "provisional waiver of unlawful presence" (offering a new path to a green card to family members of U.S. citizens, the latest average processing times, and much more. It also discusses important changes made by President Obama's Executive Order of November 20, 2014.