Visas

As an immigrant, you do not have the immediate right to work in the United States. You will need to go through a process to secure the ability to seek employment. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services explains you have three options for securing the right to work...

When you want to become a full-time student in the U.S., but have no intention of relinquishing residency in your home country, you will need an F-1 student visa to accomplish this goal. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services advises that F-1 visas are for...

Whether you are in the middle of pursuing an immigrant visa or you have aspirations to move to the states and want to learn more about the immigration process, it is helpful to go over statistics on immigration. These statistics shed light on the prevalence of...

Entrepreneurs and investors may obtain permanent residency in the United States by qualifying for the EB-5 Program. The U.S. Department of State’s website notes that visas could go to applicants who have the ability to start new businesses that support the U.S....

Although many people enter the United States from other countries for the purpose of living permanently in the country, not everyone plans to spend very long. Those visiting the U.S. for specific reasons may apply for a non-immigrant visa. Not everyone entering the...

As an immigrant to the US, once you achieve permanent resident status, you likely begin thinking about bringing various of your relatives into this country, too. The Bureau of Consular Affairs of the US Department of State explains that, depending on which relatives...

Many medical professionals and students come to the U.S. – and California, specifically – to take advantage of our excellent medical schools. Most of these international medical graduates (IMG) relocate to the U.S. on a J-1 visa. This visa allows them to study, train...

Have you dreamed of immigrating to the United States? Do you worry that you don’t have enough unique qualifiers to help you get through? You may still get your chance through the Diversity Visa lottery. Sometimes called the “green card lottery,” the Diversity Visa...

Getting a "green card" means that you can essentially stay in the United States without fear of removal. Only in certain, extreme situations like criminal convictions will your status as a permanent resident ever be at risk. Not only do you have more security than you...

For an immigrant to obtain a visa to live in the U.S., they need to undergo a medical exam and screenings to document their physical and mental health. Of course, a person doesn’t have to be in perfect health to obtain a visa. However, certain conditions -–...