What is the process?
Notice of Receipt: You should receive an acknowledgement or Notice of Receipt within a few weeks after mailing the application and fee to the USCIS. Prima Facie Determination: Battered immigrants filing self-petitions who can establish a “prima facie” case are considered “qualified aliens” for the purpose of eligibility for public benefits (Section 501 of the Illegal Immigrant Responsibility and Immigration Reform Act (IIRIRA). The USCIS reviews each petition initially to determine whether the self-petitioner has addressed each of the requirements listed above and has provided some supporting evidence. This may be in the form of a statement that addresses each requirement. This is called a prima facie determination. If the Service makes a prima facie determination, the self-petitioner will receive a Notice of Prima Facie Determination valid for 150 days. The notice may be presented to state and federal agencies that provide public benefits. Approved Self-petition: If the I-360 self-pet
Getting Started Sometimes knowing where to begin can be difficult. Many birth parents start by just calling and talking to one of our counselors. The call is free. When you call, a counselor will answer all of your questions truthfully and candidly. She will begin to help you explore all your options. If you wish, following your call, the counselor will send you initial information to read, and forms to complete so that we can get to know you better. Financial Issues All our services are free to birth parents. Sometimes birth mothers may find that they need financial assistance with basic living expenses and/or expenses associated with their pregnancy. We will work with you to assess your circumstances, and assist you as allowed by law. Counseling You will have your own personal counselor who will be with you throughout the entire adoption process. When you want guidance, support, or information, your counselor will always be there for you. Of course, we will also help you to explore w
Alien Land Holders Licence. A foreign national who wishes to acquire real estate in St. Vincent & the Grenadines will need an authorization known as an Alien Land Holding License as stipulated by the Laws of the Country. Once a property has been selected and prior to a purchase being completed, an application should be made for an Alien Land Holding Licence. This application is usually made by a lawyer and involves a police clearance from the purchaser’s country, a banker’s reference and a character reference. Upon granting the Licence, the purchaser pays an Alien Land Holding Licence fee which is currently 7% of the purchase price. The acquisition of real estate does not automatically grant citizenship. Title Deeds. There are two different systems of transferring and showing proof of ownership to real estate. Under the British deed system inherited from the colonial period, title to property can be transferred with a deed in accordance with the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act, wh
All our properties are sold with clear title which depends on the original title of the development. Each development, when complete, is divided into individual title deeds for each plot and is then transferred to the buyer automatically by us. The actual procedures are as follows: • Buyers are highly advised to take professional and independent legal advice and the validity of a title deed should be checked by a solicitor who will visit the Land Registry personally. • Contracts of sale are drawn up and notarised, at which time a the deposit is payable, and a completion date is set. In many cases, the purchaser can return home leaving a power of attorney with their solicitor, who can then complete the purchase. • The Contract is lodged at the Land Registry and is binding on both purchaser and vendor. • An application to purchase must be made to the Council of Ministers which can take 12-18 months. • The Land Registry will value the property for Purchase Tax, which is not normally inclu
Anybody can buy property in most countries in the Caribbean. You just need your passport and a tourist visa (the green form you fill out when you enter Venezuela). Your lawyer will then register the sale, and make final payment. If you cannot be present at the agreed date and time, you can issue a power of attorney specifically to register on your behalf. The legalities of each island differ enormously, so it is imperative that you seek advice from a local lawyer before committing to any purchase. In some islands, UK solicitors are not even allowed to practice, so this really is a case of seeking local knowledge.
