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Can they get to the US?

Old Apr 4th 2005, 7:56 am
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Hi there

I dont normally post on this forum as we're heading for Oz, but my cousin and her family would love to live in the US.

They have looked into it and believe they can't get in, but I just wondered if anyone knew the criteria - he's previously been a farmer and she works in a prison rehabilitating drug users. They have three children, oldest is 15. No family already in the US.

Sorry if this is basic knowledge, but as I say I know more about Australia!!

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Old Apr 4th 2005, 11:47 am
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OK I'm up early so I'll search for Pulaski's thread and cut & paste it here.

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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Old Apr 4th 2005, 12:16 pm
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Thank you, will pass the info on but looks like only option 3....
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Old Apr 4th 2005, 12:22 pm
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Is there a list anywhere of skilled people they require?

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Old Apr 4th 2005, 12:56 pm
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Default Re: Can they get to the US?

Originally Posted by bridiej
Is there a list anywhere of skilled people they require?

Thanks again
Who is "they"?

Those interested in working in the States should look at the USCIS website for further information.

Also, on British Expats there are three US visa related forums. Please look in the forum(s) appropriate to you.



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Old Apr 4th 2005, 1:18 pm
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"They" being the US!

Sorry, I was just after some general info so I can have a look.
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Old Apr 4th 2005, 1:24 pm
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Default Re: Can they get to the US?

Originally Posted by bridiej
"They" being the US!

Sorry, I was just after some general info so I can have a look.
I have the list here.



USCIS Department of Homeland Security.
Memo 14235.2
Skilled Assesment Demand. (numbered 1 through 1)

1) Nurse.




there ya go.
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