Product Description

Applying for a U.S. green card? Read this book first!

The U.S. immigration system is an enormous bureaucracy. It's vital that you understand all the requirements for getting a green card before starting your application - making a mistake can ruin your chances.

Fortunately, How to Get a Green Card provides everything you need to understand whether you're eligible, and then make it through the bureaucratic maze. Find out how to work with U.S. officials, how to prepare and present the right documents, and what to expect every step of the way.

Learn the quickest way to get a green card through:

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #862140 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 282 pages

Review
"Highly recommended." -- Library Journal

"Green card seekers: Look no further." -- Asian Week

"Provides a nuts-and-bolts guide on obtaining a green card to work and live in the United States.... A definitive book that is also easy to read." -- Orange County Register

"This book provides a nuts-and-bolts guide on obtaining a green card.... A definitive book that is also easy to read." -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Though many how-to books on the subject have been published, none have come with better credentials than this up-to-date, well-presented guide." -- The Irish Herald

About the Author
Loida Lewis is a former INS attorney with over 15 years experience handling U.S. immigration matters. Co-author of How to Get a Green Card, she is licensed to practice law in both New York and the Philippines.

Len T. Madlansacay has been an immigration and research specialist for 15 years. Co-author of How to Get a Green Card, he is currently president of ManAsia, Inc., a New York personnel agency specializing in recruiting foreign personnel.

Customer Reviews

Shallow book with no real information
I am lawyer from Brazil, and wanted to get real information about the green card application process (without having to go through the dry explanation in the INS website) and was completely disapointed and upset when I received this book. It does not cover anything in depth, and wastes a lot of time talking about temporary visas, fiance visas (I thougt it was supposed to explain about greencards!), special greencards for amerasians (which is not a very common situation)...
As for what I was really interested in, which was the green card application process for work-related reasons, there is a small, incomplete paragraph and a suggestion that I find an attorney!!!!
Waste of money, useless -- if you want to get a green card, either find another book, check the INS website, or hire a lawyer, this book will not help at all.

Shows your options and helps to make decisions
I believe this book may be of interest to many readers.
First of all, it explains how visitors from abroad can legally prolong their stay in the USA. It's possible to apply for an extension of one's visitor's status without leaving the USA. And this book guides well through this procedure.
Secondly, those who are interested in applying for a green card, should find the most suitable category if they want to succeed. The book describes qualifications and outlines the application process for each of them.
Many people don't know that they may be inadmissible for one or another reason even if they otherwise meet all the green card applicant requirements. Someone already in the US, and still may not be allowed to proceed if he or she falls into one of the inadmissible categories - as a violator of immigration rules in the past or for health reasons, for example. Some people find this out only after passing a medical exam. But you may want to learn about the regulations in advance. The book covers this issue in detail, including who and how can apply for a waiver of inadmissibility.
Another sensitive chapter is on cancellation of deportation. How and in what cases this may be done...
Also, you'll find some important information on how and who is eligible to claim status as a refugee or political asylee.
In all, I think the book is pretty informative and filled with practical advice. It's also easy to read and understand.

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