Categories of Immigration Status in the U.S.? There are four categories in…

Categories of Immigration Status in the U.S.?

There are four categories in which people living in the United States can fall on. They are: citizens- which were either born in the U.S. or have been living there for 3-5 years as permanent residents, permanent/conditional residents- are the ones who have a green card or residents who have been married for less than two years before getting the green card, non-immigrant- people who live in the U.S. temporarily such as F1, B1/B2 and K1 Visa holders and undocumented- people who live in the U.S. without permission.

How to apply for an Immigrant Visa?

You need to submit the I-130 Form first, send it to NVC for processing, if it gets accepted you need to pay the fees and get the I-864 Form. After that you gather your financial documents and apply online and fill the DS-260 Form. After applying online, together with your financial documents you gather and scan your civil documents as well and apply for the interview you need to schedule with the Embassy/Consulate beforehand.

What fees does the Employment Visa have?

For the Employment Visa you need to pay: The Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, Form I-140 or Special Immigrant, Form I-360; the DS-260 Form; required vaccinations and medical examination; other fees might include: photocopies, translations, birth or police certificates and travel expenses to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate.

How many immigrants came to the US in recent years?

In recent years, the United States had over 40 million immigrants where a quarter of them entered the United States after 2010, 25% between the years 2000 and 2009, 21% between 1990 and 1999 and lastly, 30% of 44.7 million before the year 1990.

How to immigrate to the United States without a job offer?

To be able to go to the United States without a job offer, you need to apply for the EB-1, O-1 and EB-5 Visas. These type of Visas are permanent work visas which do not require a sponsor from the United States or a job offer!

Which forms do you need for the Immigrant Spouse Visa?

For the Immigrant Spouse Visa, you need 3 Forms in total. These three Forms are: The Form I-130 which is a Petition for Alien Relative, The Form I-864 which is Affidavit of Support from the petitioner/sponsor and the DS-260 Form which you fill online.

Required Forms for the Family Visa?

The required Forms for the Family Visa are: The I-130 Form and the I-864 Form. The I-130 Petition Form requires you to send proof of your family relationship, proof of your petitioner’s legal status and the USCIS filing fee. And the I-864 Form is an Affidavit of Support which proves that the sponsor will financially support you.

Why is the US a great place to live?

The United States is a great place to live due to the many job and studying opportunities that it offers, not only to its citizens but to international students/visitors. The quality of life is higher than the developing countries and the culture is very diverse and welcoming.