The United States is a great place to live due to the many job and studying opportunities that it offers, not only to its citizens but to international students/visitors.
The quality of life is higher than the developing countries and the culture is very diverse and welcoming.
Which Forms do you need for the Employment Immigrant Visa?
For the Employment Immigrant Visa, you need the DS-260 Form which is the Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application, the I-140 Form which is an Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker and the I-864 Form which is an Affidavit of Support Form if you have a sponsor.
What types of Employment Immigrant Visas are there?
Some types of Employment Visas are: E1, E2, E3, EW3, C5, T5, R5, I5, S, etc.
This type of Visa includes: Priority workers, Professionals Holding Advanced Degrees and Persons of Exceptional Ability, Professionals and Other Workers, Employment Creation/Investors, Certain Special Immigrants, Religious Workers, Afghans Who Worked for/on Behalf of the U.S. Government, Iraqis Who Worked for/on Behalf of the U.S. Government and Iraqi and Afghan Translators/Interpreters.
Which forms do you need for the Immigrant Spouse Visa?
For the Immigrant Spouse Visa, you need 3 Forms in total. These three Forms are:
The Form I-130 which is a Petition for Alien Relative,
The Form I-864 which is Affidavit of Support from the petitioner/sponsor
and the DS-260 Form which you fill online.
How many immigrants came to the US in recent years?
In recent years, the United States had over 40 million immigrants where a quarter of them entered the United States after 2010, 25% between the years 2000 and 2009, 21% between 1990 and 1999 and lastly, 30% of 44.7 million before the year 1990.
Depending on the Immigrant Visa category, you get different questions.
If for example you are applying for the Spouse Visa then the questions might revolve around how you met them, they might ask you more in-depth questions about your U.S. citizen spouse such as biographical information, education and employment info, their cultural background, your common interests and their family/children.
Other than that you might be asked about the reason you want to enter the U.S., how long you plan to stay there, if you want to get a job or maybe study and they will also ask about your criminal history!
Are Medical Examinations and Vaccinations needed for the Immigrant Visa?
It is important to note that you will need to arrange and complete your medical tests and the necessary vaccines prior to your visa appointment as you register for your interview.
Each applicant, irrespective of age, must undergo a medical test that must be performed by an approved panel physician before an immigrant visa can be given.
Also, NVC offers guidance for applicants with respect to medical exams, including details on approved panel doctors.
Which documents do you need for a Family Visa?
For a Family Visa you need these documents:
I-130 Petition from Sponsor,
Form I-864 which is an Affidavit of Support,
a valid passport,
police certificates,
other civil documents,
two 2×2 pictures of yourself,
birth certificates and medical examinations.
