Family-based Green Card and Citizenship: Uniting Families Across Cultures is more than just a collection of legal procedures and paperwork-it's a testament to the power of family, love, and the unwavering human spirit. It's a tribute to the countless individuals who have dared to dream, to hope, and to believe in the promise of a brighter future. This book is packed with practical advices, expert insights, and actionable strategies to navigate the complex and often daunting process of family-based immigration. From understanding the legal requirements to overcoming common challenges, this book is your roadmap to successfully reuniting with your loved ones and building a new life in America. Though this book offers valuable information and guidance, it is not a substitute for legal advice. Immigration laws and procedures are subject to change, and each case may have specific circumstances that need professional legal help. Therefore, it's advisable to consult a qualified immigration attorney or accredited representative for personalized assistance with your immigration journey. Beyond the legalities, "Family-based Green Card and Citizenship: Uniting Families Across Cultures" is a celebration of the human experience-the joy of reunification, the pain of separation, and the resilience of the human heart. It's a reminder that behind every form, every document, and every bureaucratic hurdle, there lies a story-a story of love, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of family. Remember, you will be never alone this path. As you embark on this journey, this book serves as your guiding light, shining with clarity, wrapping you in comfort, and offering reassurance at every step. I believe this book gives strength to confront challenges, navigate uncertainties, and realize the dream of building a brighter future together with your loved ones in the United States.

Family-based Green Card and Citizenship: Uniting Families Across Cultures is more than just a collection of legal procedures and paperwork-it's a testament to the power of family, love, and the unwavering human spirit. It's a tribute to the countless individuals who have dared to dream, to hope, and to believe in the promise of a brighter future. This book is packed with practical advices, expert insights, and actionable strategies to navigate the complex and often daunting process of family-based immigration. From understanding the legal requirements to overcoming common challenges, this book is your roadmap to successfully reuniting with your loved ones and building a new life in America. Though this book offers valuable information and guidance, it is not a substitute for legal advice. Immigration laws and procedures are subject to change, and each case may have specific circumstances that need professional legal help. Therefore, it's advisable to consult a qualified immigration attorney or accredited representative for personalized assistance with your immigration journey. Beyond the legalities, "Family-based Green Card and Citizenship: Uniting Families Across Cultures" is a celebration of the human experience-the joy of reunification, the pain of separation, and the resilience of the human heart. It's a reminder that behind every form, every document, and every bureaucratic hurdle, there lies a story-a story of love, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of family. Remember, you will be never alone this path. As you embark on this journey, this book serves as your guiding light, shining with clarity, wrapping you in comfort, and offering reassurance at every step. I believe this book gives strength to confront challenges, navigate uncertainties, and realize the dream of building a brighter future together with your loved ones in the United States.

Immigration reform remains one of the most contentious issues in the United States today. For mixed status families—families that include both citizens and noncitizens—this is more than a political issue: it’s a deeply personal one. Undocumented family members and legal residents lack the rights and benefits of their family members who are US citizens, while family members and legal residents sometimes have their rights compromised by punitive immigration policies based on a strict "citizen/noncitizen" dichotomy. This collection of personal narratives and academic essays is the first to focus on the daily lives and experiences, as well as the broader social contexts, for mixed status families in the contemporary United States. Threats of raids, deportation, incarceration, and detention loom large over these families. At the same time, their lives are characterized by the resilience, perseverance, and resourcefulness necessary to maintain strong family bonds, both within the United States and across national boundaries.

Since the late 1970s, there has been an increase in the study of diversity, inclusion, race, and ethnicity within the field of counseling. The SAGE Encyclopedia of Multicultural Counseling, Social Justice, and Advocacy will comprehensively synthesize a wide range of terms, concepts, ideologies, groups, and organizations through a diverse lens. This encyclopedia will include entries on a wide range of topics relative to multicultural counseling, social justice and advocacy, and the experiences of diverse groups. The encyclopedia will consist of approximately 600 signed entries, arranged alphabetically within four volumes.

Contents: (1) Overview; (2) Current Law and Policy; Worldwide Immigration Levels; Per-Country Ceilings; Other Permanent Immigration Categories; (3) Admissions Trends: Immigration Patterns, 1900-2008; FY 2008 Admissions; (4) Backlogs and Waiting Times: Visa Processing Dates: Family-Based Visa Priority Dates; Employment-Based Visa Retrogression; Petition Processing Backlogs; (5) Issues and Options in the 111th Congress: Effects of Current Economic Conditions on Legal Immigration; Family-Based Preferences; Permanent Partners; Point System; Immigration Commission; Interaction with Legalization Options; Lifting Per-Country Ceilings. Charts and tables.