Do you want to live in the US? Many international students/visitors not only want…
Do you want to live in the US?
Many international students/visitors not only want to visit the US but also live in it.
It is no surprise that each year the US has so many Immigrant applicants.
These applicants want to live in the Unites States for better studying opportunities, better job offers, better quality of life, to be with their loved ones and many more reasons!
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 general requirements of the Family Visa?
The general requirements of the Family Visa are:
a valid passport,
I-130 Petition from Sponsor,
two 2×2 pictures of yourself,
Form I-864 which is an Affidavit of Support,
police certificates,
other civil documents,
birth certificates and medical examinations.
Which type of Immigrant Visa should YOU apply for?
There are many Immigrant Visas, therefore you should be very careful when you choose which one you want to apply for.
Based on your reason for traveling to the US you choose the type of Immigrant Visa you need.
You have Immediate Relative & Family Sponsored Visas, Employment Sponsored Visas and Other Immigrants Visas such as:
Diversity Immigrant Visa and
Returning Resident.
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.
Required Immigrant Spouse Visa documents?
The required documents for the Immigrant Spouse Visa 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.
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!
The three states in the United States which have the most immigrant are:
California with around 10 million of them which make almost 30% of the state’s population;
New York with around 5 million immigrants which make a bit more than 20% of the population and New Jersey with almost 2 million immigrants and 20% of them make up the population in NJ.
