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Denied entry to the UK two years ago - will this affect my Student Visa application?

My question has already probably been asked before, but I'm looking for some insight into my specific situation. Some basics on me - I'm a Canadian citizen, am not married and am 23 years old. Two years ago in April 2014 I was denied entry to the…
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Acquiring Health Insurance (Moving to Sweden, living in US, dual citizen of US and Finland)

I am moving to Sweden this coming fall to purse a master's degree. Currently living and working in the U.S., with dual citizenship in the U.S. and Finland. As I understand it, I will be automatically insured if I can acquire an European Health…
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Query regarding surnames and UK Visa applications

I recently got married , and then applied for a passport. The passport has my husband's name as my surname. But in the rest of my documents I have my father's name as my surname. Will it be an issue while I apply for uk spouse visa? Should I fill…
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"Visa Type/Class" after I-129 Change of Status approved

I entered the US on a F-1 visa several years ago. Whilst on OPT, my employer submitted a I-129 Petition for Change of Status to E-3, for which I am the beneficiary. I was recently notified that my case was approved(!), and expect to soon receive a…
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Does the US Social Security Administration need to see IRS returns for the 3 years previous before approving benefits?

I have been living in Guatemala for almost 30 years and am now about to claim SS. I checked on-line and I have sufficient credits. My local embassy is less than helpful (not to mention rude) and they told me to go on-line directly. I texted SSA and…
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How to activate electronic signature of German 'Personalausweis' (while abroad)

I am living in the US but am a German citizen. Some years ago, I got a new 'Personalausweis' (German citizen ID card), with the new 'electronic signature function' (I chose 'yes' when asked). However, it seems that this was not enough - when trying…
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What Visa do we need for Mexico as New Zealanders?

Our family (3 over 18, 4 under 18) is planning to move to Mexico to work long-term as volunteers setting up a church/mission/community work. We are New Zealand citizens. We will be part supported/sponsored by a church in the USA. What Visa would be…
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What Visa do we need for the USA as NZ citizens?

Our family (3 over 18, 4 under 18) is planning to move to Mexico to work long-term as volunteers setting up a church/mission/community work. We are New Zealand citizens. We will be part supported/sponsored by a church in the USA and we'll need to be…
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Renewing J-1 and J-2 visas

I'm a French citizen living in the USA, with my wife and our two children (who are French as well). I have a J1 Visa (Research Scholar) expiring the 30th of September 2016. My employer offered to renew my contract for one year. The other member of…
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Can I use previous Visa(still Valid) before new visa becomes valid?

I am currently studying in the UK. I will graduate this July. I am Korean, studying with Tier 4 via and about to apply tier 5 visa. I have Tier 4 visa which is valid until 1st NOV 2016. I am about to apply Tier 5 visa because the Government…
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Processing time for Green Card after admission to US on immigrant visa

From your experience, how long does it take to get your plastic Green Card in the mailbox from the moment of entering the United States on immigrant visa? The USCIS website specifies that if you don't get your card in 45 days after admission to the…
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Is there any rule or standard for the names that should go on the mailbox and door bell?

In Germany my family name goes on the door bell name tag (Türklingel Namensschilder or Klingelschilder) and mailboxes name tag (Briefkasten Namensschild) for identification purposes and for the correct handling of the post office mail. In my country…
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Actual wait time for interview on immediate relative sponsorship

My wife (US Citizen) applied for my permanent residence (change of status) on July 13, 2015. We submitted i-130 and i-485 to the USCIS at the same time. I had my biometrics fingerprint taken 2 months later. But since then USCIS has been reporting…
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Is a change from "J-1 Short-Term Scholar" to "J-1 Research Scholar" a "Change of Status"?

My question is as above: Is a change from "J-1 Short-Term Scholar" to "J-1 Research Scholar", both with the primary purpose of "Conducting Research", a "Change of Status"? Form I-539 makes me think "no", because on page 2, part 2, 2.b ("The change…
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Where am I resident for tax purposes?

I am a dual Australian / British citizen living in the United States on a G-4 spousal visa. I am classed as a non-resident alien in the US so fill out a 1040NR and only pay tax on US based income. So my question is: Where am I resident for tax…
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