What types of Immigrant Visas are there? There are many types of Immigrant Visas…
What types of Immigrant Visas are there?
There are many types of Immigrant Visas offered to international visitors and because of that they are divided into 4 sections.
These four sections are:
Immediate Relative Immigrant Visas, Family Preference Immigrant Visas, Diversity Immigrant Visas and Employment-based Immigrant Visas.
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.
What does the Embassy require for the Family Visa?
The general requirements are:
a valid passport,
two 2×2 pictures of yourself,
police certificates,
other civil documents,
birth certificates,
Form I-864 which is an Affidavit of Support,
I-130 Petition from Sponsor and medical examinations.
The required Forms for the Immigrant Spouse Visa are:
The DS-260 Form which you fill online,
Form I-130 which is a Petition for Alien Relative
and Form I-864 which is Affidavit of Support from the petitioner/sponsor.
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.
Can Your Family Members also Receive Immigrant Visas?
Your spouse and minor unmarried children, younger than 21, can apply for immigrant visas with you based on your approved petition.
They would also, like you, complete the necessary registration forms, obtain the necessary civil records, pay the required charges, and undergo medical examinations.
Upon receipt of an authorized I-130 or I-140 petition from USCIS, consular officers at the United States Embassies and Consulates will evaluate their immigrant visa applications.
Why do people immigrate to the US?
The reason why the United States has so many immigrant applicants every year is because of the many opportunities it offers.
When it comes to the United States, you can find the right field to study, the right job or be closer to your loved ones.
The quality of life is better than that of developed countries, and the culture is very diverse and welcoming!
