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Rajeev Shrivstava writes "Getting a library card is very easy. All you need to do is provide proof of your residence. And you need to be older than 13 years."

M Visas for Vocational Students
Gregory Siskind writes "The M visa is available to international students who are coming to the US to pursue a full-time course of study at an established vocational school or other nonacademic school that has been approved by the USCIS."

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Dear Editor:
With very much interest, I read Mr. Siskinds's article about the greencard lottery. One point that caught my attention and perhaps has slipped through in your research is the issue of marital status. Last year, the question was indeed to be answered by Yes or No. In this year's official notice the examples given indicate that there might be a change on the form, i.e. the drop down box. I quote from the Visa Bulletin: "11. Marital status - Unmarried, Married, Divorced, Widowed, Legally Separated". Let's hope that this is not the case, because some lawfirms and serious companies like us would have to inform a few thousand "single" applicants to provide us with further details. I believe that there will be no change on the form, as I have not read any public notice to comment on such. But who knows whether a change in a drop down field is considered a change on the form? Mr. Siskind's opinion on this would be appreciated. Please, Mr. Siskind, continue to publish and write for ILW.COM.

Matthias Pfeiffer
Greencard Support Service Switzerland

Dear Editor:
I was dismayed to read the abject misinformation about homeschooling presented in Oliver Oziel's article, "Getting An Education In The USA". What he writes is not only discouraging, it is entirely wrong. There is not a single "fact" that is correct. The National Center for Education Statistics recently released its report that approximately 1.1 million children are homeschooled in the US. This is not, by any measure, "a small number," as Mr. Oziel contends. A small *percentage*, yes, but a huge number. Mr. Oziel's remaining statements are equally erroneous. Homeschool law varies by state, and no state - even those with the most elaborate and strict laws - require that parents must use "an accredited program" or be "supervised by an accredited teacher." His assertion that both must be used is utterly absurd. The writer's final sentence on homeschooling, "some school districts in very large cities have home school programs that oversee local parent who home school," is incorrect to the point of nonsense. Mr. Oziel that he should do a little research before he presumes to make homeschool law. Correcting this nonsense would better serve immigrants than perpetuating lies. In addition, this horribly misleading information casts a huge shadow of incredibility on the writer and ILW.COM (and the writer's home site, rapidimmigration.com). It would behoove both of you to publish the truth.

Shay Seaborne
President, Virginia Home Education Association

Dear Editor:
I am self-petitioning alien under VAWA. I moved from Pennsylvania to Chicago recently. I have my file in PA Immigration Court. I need file Motion to changing venue now. How I can do this? If it possible I would rather do it myself because I can't efford immigration attorney right now. May be you can tell me a link where I can find any information about my question? I am very appreciate your help.

Svetlana Lantzy

Dear Editor:
My parents had filed the I-485 which was approved July 04. They included details about us in their case while filling (as following to join basis). What do they need to do to bring their children to the US? We were told to file the I-824 and forward the approved case to the New Delhi consulate in India for processing. But their friend's attorney directly sent his case to New Delhi himself. Now their children are in the US. Should we file the I-824 or is there a faster way as my father's friend's attorney did. I am very upset and need your help.

Yash
India