What are the requirements for Immigrant Spouse Visas? For the Immigrant Visa for a…
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.
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 people who are eligible to apply for the Immigrant Visa are either people who have a relative or employer that can sponsor the applicant by filing an application with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or the applicant is an extraordinary worker or investor who can apply on their behalf.
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!
Even though the number of issued Immigrant Visas has gone down since Trump got elected, The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) allows the U.S. to issue up to 675,000 immigrant visas every year for all immigrant visa categories.
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!
How to switch from the IR1 Spouse Visa to a Green Card?
It is possible to switch from the IR1 Visa to a Green Card and in order to do so you need to become a permanent resident of the United States for a specific amount of time and file a petition to the USCIS.
After that you need to change your status by filing the Form I-458. Once everything is processed and approved you will get the Green Card!
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.
