USA Immigration
USA immigration is a complicated topic consisting of many rules and regulations. There are thousands of USA Immigration lawyers in the United States that help individuals file your application, but it is also possible to submit your own application with little or no help. USA Immigration Services is a private organization dedicated to help foreigners, green card holders and United States citizens file their own applications by obtaining downloadable USA immigration guides for a small fee.
To become a United States citizen is the dream for millions of people around the world. Unfortunately, it is not possible to just move to the United States and settle down. Most individuals are required to obtain a non-immigrant visitor visa (B-1
Business Visa or B-2
Tourist Visa)
before they can visit the United States on a temporary basis. Foreigners that
marry a U.S. citizen or green card holder, or invest in the United States may
apply for an immigrant visa (green card) and get the right to live and work
legally in the United States. The process of obtaining either an immigrant or
non-immigrant visa can be both time consuming and involve a substantial amount
of fees. For more information about how to legally immigrate to the United
States or learn about different visitor visas, please visit
US Immigration.
USA Visas
Foreigners that visit the United States must be in possession of valid visitor
visa. Individuals from certain countries can enter the U.S. under the visa
waiver program with a machine readable passport. However, most nationalities
must obtain a visitor visa (B-1 Business Visa or B-2 Tourist Visa) in advance.
Visas that are issued for the purpose of staying temporary are classified as
non-immigrant visas. Immigrant visas make up the second category of visas where
individuals can visit the United States for the purpose of legally immigrate,
such as the K-1 Fiancé Visa.
Green Cards
There are several ways to obtain a
green card. The few lucky selected in the
Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (a.k.a.
Green Card Lottery) just have to go through the
application process. However, only 55,000 individuals are given this opportunity
every year. Other ways of obtaining a green card can be through family in the
United States or through an employer. Some categories have a limit of how many
that can obtain a green card annually (e.g. family based immigration), while
other categories have no limit of green cards that can be issued (e.g. fiancés
of U.S. citizens). A
Green Card gives an individual the right to legally live
and work in the United States. Note that individuals with green cards still hold
the citizenship of their country of birth, but green card holders can apply for
U.S. citizenship after certain amount of years as a green card holder. The
United States allow individuals to hold dual or multiple citizenships.
- The current Green
Card (United States Permanent Resident Card) is not
actually "green". It got its name from the early version that was green.
- There is a difference between getting a green card and obtaining U.S.
citizenship.
- A green card is normally issued for 10 years at the time and it must renewed
upon expiration.
- Individuals that get married to a
USA Citizenship or a green card holder, or invest a substantial amount in the U.S. economy may apply for a green card with conditions that needs to be removed after 2 years.
- If your Green Card is expired or about the expire, you should submit a
Green Card Renewal Application
immediately. Having an
expired
Green Card is a serious problem.
USA Citizenship
United States citizenship can only be obtained by birth or through naturalization.
Naturalization is the process of obtaining U.S. citizenship for green card
holders. Once a green card holder obtains citizenship, he or she must surrender
the green card. Benefits of obtain
USA Citizenship include:
- You can vote in elections
- You can run for public office
- You can apply for government jobs
- You can help your family members immigrate to the United States
- Your unmarried children can move to the United States
- You will be able to get
Social Security benefits even if you do not live in
the United States
- You may live in other countries and still hold a second citizenship
- You can have an American passport when you travel
- You can re-enter the United States easily
- You do not have to renew your green card
- You do not have to file a form when you change your address
- You will not be deported
- You get financial aid from the government
- You do not have to worry about USA immigration laws
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