What are the Employment Visa Fees? Each applicant to be able to apply and…

What are the Employment Visa Fees?

Each applicant to be able to apply and get their Visa issued must pay the required fees for the Employment Visa. The required fees are: 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 does the process of applying for the Immigrant Visa go?

First, you submit the I-130 Form; Second, you send it to the NVC to process it and pay the fees; Third, you submit the I-864 Form; Fourth, you gather your financial documents; Fifth, you apply online (for the DS-260 Form); Sixth, you gather your civil documents; Seventh, you gather your medical examination documents; Eighth, you schedule an interview with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate; Ninth, you scan and submit your documents and Tenth you attend your Visa interview!

Where do most immigrants live in the US?

Most immigrants lived in 20 major metropolitan areas, where most of them resided in New York, Miami and Los Angeles areas. These 20 metro areas had almost 30 million immigrants which make up more than 60 percent of the total foreign-born population of the country.

How long does it take to get family visas for eligible members?

It can take a really long time based on how the relationship between the applicant and their sponsor is. Fortunately, immediate relative such as spouses and minor children receive their visas as soon as they meet all the criteria of the Visa process. As for other family members, it varies because it can take from months to years all based on their family preference category!

Who is eligible to apply for the Immigrant Visas?

The people who are eligible to apply for the Immigrant Visa are either people who have a relative or employer that can sponsor the applicant by filing an application with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or the applicant is an extraordinary worker or investor who can apply on their behalf.

What fees does the Family-Based Immigrant Visa have?

For the Family Visa you need to pay for the I-130 petition Form which is about 500$, the USCID filing fee for the I-130 petition Form which is almost 200$ and the Immigration Visa for 220$.

Is the US a good place for Immigrants?

Due to the many jobs and studying opportunities it provides, not only to its residents but to foreign students / visitors, the United States is a great place to live. The quality of life is better than that of developed nations, and the culture is very diverse and accepting. Also, if you have family in the US or your spouse, it only makes living in America even more worth it!

What are the requirements for Immigrant Spouse Visas?

For the Immigrant Visa for a Spouse of a U.S. Citizen (IR1/CR1), the requirements are: a valid passport, two 2×2 photos, Form I-130 which is a Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-864 which is Affidavit of Support from the petitioner/sponsor, DS-260 Form, civil documents, birth certificate, marriage certificate and completed medical examination forms.