20090709 -- Moving to America (2)

Moving to America

SC: Some people say it is easier to come in illegally and then stay.
RA: I don't think so. There have been some major moves in the U.S. system to limit the immigration of illegal entries. There are a number of provisions that say if you come in illegally you basically closethe door on future immigration. An illegal entry is something that is very difficult to overcome.

SC: What about students overstaying their visas?
RA: If they overstay, they could be subject to arrest and deportation. But a student going into a job offer has a little bit of a unique situation. If they do overstay, they can take certain steps to correct it and reestablish immigration status. However, the law is much more unyielding if someone comes for work and overstays his or her visa.

SC: Is there any advice you would give people who are interested in getting into the United States?
RA: Individuals interested in coming to the U.S. should get a good immigration attorney. They need someone who can analyze their situation and intentions and come up with a long-term strategy. Immigrating to the United States is not something that most people can do alone.



provision n. 預定
provision n. 規定/條款
eg: This provision in the school housing agreement states that there is no smoking in the dorms.
eg: Tom accepted the job offer with the provision that he gets two months vacation each year.
eg: As a caution, we inserted several provisions in our contract.

status n. 定位/身分/狀況
eg: Tricia needs to stay in school if she wants to keep her status as a student.
eg: Please state your marital status (婚姻狀況) on the application form.
eg: His status on the tax-report form is self-employed.


un-否定的
yielding 讓步
unyielding adj. 不讓步的/不容易妥協
eg: We debated for over two hours, but Michelle was unyielding.
eg: The government showed their unyielding commitment to improve the economy.

intention n.
eg: Maggie has good intentions, but she cannot keep a secret.


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subject 主詞/科目

be subject to 遭受/容易受到
-> open/explose to something
eg: they could be subject to arrest 他們可能遭受逮捕
eg: The prices are subject to change. 價格可能有變動

subject v. (發音不同) 遭受到
eg: The prisoner was subjected to torture. 遭受到酷刑