Immigration Information

Both legal and illegal immigrants will save time and money with the straightforward, up-to-date explanations of immigration law contained in this handy, easy-to-understand guide. Practical guidance is provided for such issues as helping a child get a green card; working legally; obtaining political asylum; paying taxes; receiving access to public benefits; and much more. Thoroughly updated to include timely information on the LIFE Act of 2000, the revision of H1B visas, and other important changes in the law, this hands-on resource provides readers with a solid education on the most common immigration concerns. Addressing everything from the INS and temporary protected status to the visa lottery and even creating a path to citizenship, this is a must-read for any noncitizen who wants to call the U.S. home.

The American Symphony Orchestra League and Association of Performing Arts Presenters consulted with nationally-recognized experts to create this complete and up-to-date online resource for foreign guest artists, their managers, and performing arts organizations. Immigration attorney Jonathan Ginsburg and tax experts Albert Schibani and Peter Kotsatos authored indispensable guidance featured on this site. Provides Forms and web links needed to steer through the process of engaging guest artists reliably, efficiently, and lawfully.

Obtaining a temporary work visa can be complicated, and interpreting IRS withholding requirements can be even more confusing. This handbook is a helpful guide to your taxation queries when hiring guest artists. Now available to download or view online at http://www.artistsfromabroad.org.

The Coalition site lists numerous publications, pamphlets and resources dealing with immigration questions and the INS.

368pp. Inside is the invaluable information you must have to legally immigrate to the United States. Written by a top immigration lawyer, you'll discover how to avoid the traps that delay entry and how to use shortcuts that speed up the process, as well as: The easiest way to obtain and extend your visa, Things that help—and hurt—your application, An extensive guide to Internet resources on immigration law, When you need a lawyer (and when you don't), A comprehensive nationwide listing of immigration assistance agencies, Rules and rights for workers and employers, Interview questions and answers used by INS examiners, How much English you need to know to become a citizen, Sample forms and step-by-step directions for filling them out.

Online resource for information on immigration, permanent, temporary, and student visas; green cards; and other aspects of immigration law. Search the site under "artist" for information on P and O visas.

See web site for immigration and visa forms, fees, requirements, and other information including estimated waiting time for petition processing.

Links, downloads and guidelines are intended to assist filmmakers looking for information on a variety of topics related to filmmaking in the United Kingdom. Call 44 20 7861 7860 for more information.