good starting point
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
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Bob
> 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.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...
bmxboon
> 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...
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
Bob
> 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
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
bmxboon
Ok, thanks mate for the quick response. now to give him the bad news!!
Hnchoksi
>From: bmxboon member25947@british_expats.com
>Date: 1/17/2005 4:54 PM Eastern Standard Time
>Message-id: <34$278222$1976014$11059...@britishexpats.com>
>
>
>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
>