Categories of Immigration Status in the U.S.? There are four categories in which people…
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.
Which documents are required for the Employment Immigrant Visa?
The main documents each Employment Immigrant Visa applicant needs are:
a valid passport,
the DS-260 Form,
Civil documents like birth and marriage certificates,
two 2×2 photographs of yourself,
the I-140 Form from the employer,
if you have a sponsor who can financially support you they must complete the I-864 Form and the completed medical Forms.
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$.
3 important tips for your Immigrant Visa interview!
First of all, before you even apply for the immigrant Visa you should not take any big financial decisions such as selling your house or your property or quitting your job until you actually receive the Visa.
Second, make sure you have gathered all the documents needed and do not forget to bring in evidence of the fees you have paid for the petitions and for the Visa.
And third, make sure you rehearse some interview questions to be well prepared for the interview!
Which types of Immigrant Visas get issued the most?
In the past years the United States welcomed 1 million legal immigrants where half of them were relatives of U.S. citizens, 20% were family sponsored, around 10% of them were asylum seekers, more than 10% were employment based, around 4% were part of the DIV (Diversity Immigrant Visa) program and 1.0% were Iraqis and Afghans employed by the U.S. government through the SIV (Special Immigrant Visa). This means most Immigrant Visas were accepted in the Family Related Visa category and the least in the Special Immigrant Visa category.
If your home country does not fulfill your standards, it is understandable that you want to explore and live in a nation that offers you plenty of opportunities to grow as an individual and to improve your career.
It is an excellent idea to apply for an Immigrant Visa in order to be able to work/study in the United States, because it not only provides high-quality degrees/jobs, it also helps you reunite with family you might have in the US.
How many relatives does an immigrant sponsor in the U.S.?
In the past decades, according to research in the United States, immigrants living there sponsor an average of 3.5 relatives.
Typically, they sponsor their spouses and children!
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.
