Long gone are the days when only criminals and adventurers sought to America, or the New World, as Europeans called the country. For decades, the United States has been one of the most attractive areas for immigrants. However, even though the United States is called the "land of equal opportunities" and the "melting pot", it is very difficult to get into this boiler and take advantage of those opportunities. Given the inexhaustible influx of people wishing to move to permanent residence, the US authorities restricted entry by setting strict selection criteria. However, you can try your luck to get the coveted green card - a pass to North America.
Instruction manual
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If you want to move to America, but you do not have relatives there or good reason to live in this country, you can try playing the lottery. For two decades, the United States government has provided the opportunity to receive a green card (residence permit in America) through a lottery. To do this, fill out an application on the official website of the lottery - http://dvlottery.state.gov . Note that the set of applications goes two years ahead. In order to become a member of the lottery, you need to have completed school education and attach scanned color photographs of all your family members who apply for moving to the USA to the electronic application form. Children over 21 years old must fill out an application separately from you.
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You can legally move to the United States and obtain resident status if your parents, siblings, and / or spouse live in the States. To do this, your relative must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States to apply for sponsorship. He also needs to provide documents confirming his financial viability. Since by law, if necessary, a relative will have to provide you with financial support in the amount of 125% of the poverty allowance. If your relative meets all the criteria and can also confirm your relationship with him, he needs to write a petition to the Immigration and Naturalization Service at the place of residence.
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You can also move to the USA on a work visa. However, you will not be considered an immigrant, and your stay in the United States will end in a maximum of six years. In order to obtain a work visa, you must have at least a bachelor's degree (graduate from a higher educational institution), work experience in a specialty and a license. And most importantly - an invitation from an employer from the United States. Also, before submitting a petition for a work visa, it is necessary to pass certification for professional suitability.
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The bride’s visa gives the right to stay in the United States as the wife of a US citizen. Provided that within 90 days from the date of entry into the United States as a bride, you enter into a legal marriage with the groom. In order to get a bride’s visa, your groom will need to write a petition to the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and attach to it documentary evidence of your connection (photographs, letters, tickets from trips to each other). You will then be invited to an interview. The bride will have to undergo a physical examination for AIDS, tuberculosis, cancer and pregnancy. And the groom - to prove that he can act as a sponsor and has savings in the bank, or income of 14 thousand dollars.
note
An application for participation in the green card lottery is free of charge. If you are being asked for money on a website or agency, then you have come across scammers.
Useful advice
If you are traveling on a work visa, your spouse and children under the age of 21 may move with you to the United States. But they will not have the right to work in the States.
