good starting point
Jan 17th 2005, 8:54 pm
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good starting point
Hi, I'm looking into immigration to the US on behalf of a freind. Can anyone point me in the direction of a good starting point, thanx
Jan 17th 2005, 9:37 pm
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Re: good starting point
Originally Posted by bmxboon
Hi, I'm looking into immigration to the US on behalf of a freind. Can anyone point me in the direction of a good starting point, thanx
the faq's at the root of this forum and www.visajourney.com
Though would help if people knew what type of visa he was after to begin with...as it ain't easy getting into the states...
Jan 17th 2005, 10:35 pm
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Re: good starting point
Originally Posted by Bob
www.ucis.gov
the faq's at the root of this forum and www.visajourney.com
Though would help if people knew what type of visa he was after to begin with...as it ain't easy getting into the states...
the faq's at the root of this forum and www.visajourney.com
Though would help if people knew what type of visa he was after to begin with...as it ain't easy getting into the states...
Jan 17th 2005, 11:01 pm
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Re: good starting point
Originally Posted by bmxboon
sorry not really sure what type of visa he's after but heres his circumstances- his ex wife and new hubbie want to move to US with his son(unsure of the visa their after) but don't really want take the boy away from his father so they asked him look into going as well (strange maybe, but a nice thought) and as I've already been granted a visa into australia he asked me for advice but I know nothing of US immigration laws but want to do everything i can to help, thanks
Here's a list someone compiled to get the gist of the visa's:
There are basically SEVEN ways that you can get a visa to live and work in the US:
(1) Marriage (or engagement in anticipation of marriage) to a US citizen.
(2) You have skills that are in short supply in the US e.g. scientific or medical training. A degree is normally a must. Or you have superior specialist skills with at least 12 years experience.
(3) You have an Employer who is willing to transfer you - but even the employer has to make a good case for you - so you have to be a manager unless you fall under category (2) above.
(4) You may get a Green card in the diversity lottery (UK citizens, except N.Ireland, are not generally eligible unless you, your spouse or parents were born abroad or held a different citizenship.
(5)You own or buy business (does not get you permanent resident status i.e. no green card)
The business must have a minimum value of around $100k (more the better) bearing in mind you will need somewhere to live and with any startup business you will need at least 2 years living money as back up. So a figure of $250k would be a nearer minimum
(6)You are an "investor" i.e. you have at least US $1m in assets to bring with you. And your background will be investigatedto the hilt.
(7)You have a close relative (mother, father, brother, sister and no further) who is an US citizen who would sponsor you, approx time this take 2-12 years.
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Jan 17th 2005, 11:17 pm
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Re: good starting point
Originally Posted by Bob
errr....he probably won't get one....
Here's a list someone compiled to get the gist of the visa's:
There are basically SEVEN ways that you can get a visa to live and work in the US:
(1) Marriage (or engagement in anticipation of marriage) to a US citizen.
(2) You have skills that are in short supply in the US e.g. scientific or medical training. A degree is normally a must. Or you have superior specialist skills with at least 12 years experience.
(3) You have an Employer who is willing to transfer you - but even the employer has to make a good case for you - so you have to be a manager unless you fall under category (2) above.
(4) You may get a Green card in the diversity lottery (UK citizens, except N.Ireland, are not generally eligible unless you, your spouse or parents were born abroad or held a different citizenship.
(5)You own or buy business (does not get you permanent resident status i.e. no green card)
The business must have a minimum value of around $100k (more the better) bearing in mind you will need somewhere to live and with any startup business you will need at least 2 years living money as back up. So a figure of $250k would be a nearer minimum
(6)You are an "investor" i.e. you have at least US $1m in assets to bring with you. And your background will be investigatedto the hilt.
(7)You have a close relative (mother, father, brother, sister and no further) who is an US citizen who would sponsor you, approx time this take 2-12 years.
© Pulaski
Here's a list someone compiled to get the gist of the visa's:
There are basically SEVEN ways that you can get a visa to live and work in the US:
(1) Marriage (or engagement in anticipation of marriage) to a US citizen.
(2) You have skills that are in short supply in the US e.g. scientific or medical training. A degree is normally a must. Or you have superior specialist skills with at least 12 years experience.
(3) You have an Employer who is willing to transfer you - but even the employer has to make a good case for you - so you have to be a manager unless you fall under category (2) above.
(4) You may get a Green card in the diversity lottery (UK citizens, except N.Ireland, are not generally eligible unless you, your spouse or parents were born abroad or held a different citizenship.
(5)You own or buy business (does not get you permanent resident status i.e. no green card)
The business must have a minimum value of around $100k (more the better) bearing in mind you will need somewhere to live and with any startup business you will need at least 2 years living money as back up. So a figure of $250k would be a nearer minimum
(6)You are an "investor" i.e. you have at least US $1m in assets to bring with you. And your background will be investigatedto the hilt.
(7)You have a close relative (mother, father, brother, sister and no further) who is an US citizen who would sponsor you, approx time this take 2-12 years.
© Pulaski
Jan 19th 2005, 12:14 am
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Re: good starting point
>Subject: good starting point
>From: bmxboon member25947@british_expats.com
>Date: 1/17/2005 4:54 PM Eastern Standard Time
>Message-id: <[email protected]>
>Hi, I'm looking into immigration to the US on behalf of a freind. Can
>anyone point me in the direction of a good starting point, thanx
www.uscis.gov
>From: bmxboon member25947@british_expats.com
>Date: 1/17/2005 4:54 PM Eastern Standard Time
>Message-id: <[email protected]>
>Hi, I'm looking into immigration to the US on behalf of a freind. Can
>anyone point me in the direction of a good starting point, thanx
www.uscis.gov
