Immigration to US

Immigration to USA based on different factors like families reunification, inducting immigrants with unique or required skills, securing refugees, etc. Here we will discuss how Immigration to USA system works. In United States of America the institute that deals immigration policy is known as the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This body allows the US to induct about to 675,000 permanent immigrant visas each year. Similarly, Congress allows the international refugees under the president suggestion from all over the world. The lawful permanent resident (LPR) can apply about all advertised jobs in USA.  If an applicant is living in United States for five years then he can apply for U.S. citizenship. However, Immigrant cannot apply directly for citizenship without first becoming an LPR. The followings are few prominent types of immigration to USA.

1. Family-Based Immigration to USA

Family-based immigration to USA method permits the United States citizens and LRPs to invite family members to USA. Asian immigration to USA is common because of huge numbers of Asian expats in this country. The family based immigration allows the immediate relatives of US citizens or through the family favorite system. However, US allow unlimited number of visas in this category for relatives of United States citizen’s relatives.  However, immigrants must fulfill the demands of this category. Moreover, sponsor or petitioner must meet the financial and specific age criteria. Therefore, the immediate relatives are:
1. Spouse of U.S. citizen
2. Unmarried minor kids of U.S. citizens (under 21 years old)
3. Parents of U.S. citizens (In case of parents invitation to US the applicant or sponsor must be minimum 21 year of age)

However, the family preference system demands to fulfill the requirements of this system from the petitioner and family. The members which are included in the family preference system are:
1. Adult children both single and married and brothers and sisters of United States citizen. However, petitioner must meet the criteria of his age which is minimum 21 year.
2. Wife, husband and unmarried kids both minor and adult of lawful permanent resident (LPR).

The family-based immigration system demands that United States citizen or LPR as a sponsor must proves the relationship with his relative and provide legal document in this regard. Similarly, he must provide that he has enough funds to support his relative in this country. Moreover, invited relative also fulfill few basics requirements like clearance of medical exam and certification that he got all vaccines just like COVID-19 vaccination. He will also proves that he does not has any criminal record and will not depend on the government for survival.

How to apply for permanent residency for a family member ?

Apply for Immigration to USA is not a difficult task, but need few basic documents. If you are going to sponsor your family member then submit a (USCIS) Form I-130. Therefore each single individual needs separate Form I-130. There are two options for submission of this application form like through email or via ordinary mail. However, there are two main conditions whether your family member is within the United States or abroad then adopt the method according to the situation. In case the family member is abroad then you need to apply through Consular process. In case the family member is already in the United States like F-1 student, B-2 visitor, H-1B worker, etc. then this process will entertain through Adjustment of Status.

2. Employment-Based Immigration to USA

There are different ways to enter in the USA with unique and demanded skills which are required in this country. The skilled individuals can enter in this country as a permanent or a temporary basis. The temporary visa for skilled worker is for a specific period. In employment based immigration category there is a limit that about 140,000 per year immigrants to USA. In this immigration the sponsor must meet the terms and conditions settled by the Department of Labor, and the Secretary of Labor confirms that the petitioner application fulfill requirements prior the sponsor may file his petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In last step the overseas applications for an immigrant visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate in applicant’s country to regulate status to LPR if in lawful status in the United States. The application for visa will not be filed prior to approval from USCIS. Immigration to USA as truck driver or nurse is possible if you fulfill the requirements of this category.

Employment based immigration also provide Green Card and stay lawfully in the US as a skilled worker. However, there are five main types of employment based Green Cards.

1. EB-1
This category of employment based immigration is designed for multinational executives, managers, HR or individuals with a lot of experience and skills in science, art, education, trade or games or sport.

2. EB-2
This type of employment based immigration is for the person having Master Degree or more than this in fields like medicine, science, and teaching.

3. EB-3
This employment immigration is for individuals having skills and minimum two years relevant experience along Master degree or PhD and not entertained in EB-2 visa.

4. EB-4
This category is designed for individuals who are not adjusted in other visa categories like religious workers, US overseas employees and other.

5. EB-5
This category is specifically designed for investors who are willing to invest at least $900,000 or $1,800,000 in a US business with at least 10 workers. Immigration to USA by investment is also a way to secure your immigration of this country. Business immigration to USA has few conditions.

3. Refugees and Asylums Immigration to USA

Refugees are allowed in the United States because of failure to go back to their home countries because of a “well-founded fear of harassment” due to their race, membership in a picky social group, political view, religion, or national origin. Refugees can apply from their native country or transition country. The refugees admission in the United States will be based on different factors like severity of fear and family member of the refugee is residing in this country or not. Similarly, asylum is assigned for those individuals seeking protection on the same ground as refugees claim. The asylum person can apply at the port of entry or after one year residing in the United States.

There is an application Form for this category that is I-590 Form and after the submission the USCIS will interview the individual and decide the fate. But, there is no fee in this category. In case the refugee status is approved then the other family member of the applicants will also get the same status.

Requirements for USA Immigration

There are few basic requirements for refugee to fulfill prior to enter in the United States.
1. The applicant must be referred from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) or United States embassy.
2. Prove that you as a refugee is not settled in any other country.
3. You as a refugee is not the immediate relative of the US citizen or a special immigrant. In case refugee is the relative of US citizen then he/she have to apply for an immigrant visa instead.