Thursday, February 14, 2008

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA VISA IMMIGRATION

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA VISA IMMIGRATION

The most favoured destination for everyone who wishes to immigrate for better quality of life for himself and his family and his future generations as well Theres no simple explanation of how United States of America inspires and still lives up to its history of Statue of Liberty cars bridges life style etc
United States physical beauty attracts the visitors foremost It offers views of blue water and undulating hills around every corner each seeming more spectacular than the last and the streets themselves are embellished with beaux artsstyle public buildings Victorian painted statues and distinctive modern architecture The night life which rarely slows down ranges from the wacky to the ultrasophisticated But USAs greatest natural resource is its people sociable funloving artists immigrants financiers and working people with a predominantly liveandletlive approach to life

Skilled Worker Visas United States of America

For immigrating to US you need to obtain a Green Card which is a US Permanent Residence Visa It allows you to live work permanently and legally in the United States It is also a proof of your registration in accordance with the United States Immigration Laws .Green Card gives you the legal right to live and work permanently in the United States and to enter and leave the country freely Green Card holders also receive special health education and other rights and they can sponsor relatives for Green Cards The Green Card does not affect the present citizenship of a person A Green Card holder may later apply for United States citizenship if desired Broadly speaking there are two categories of visas for skilled worker in USA One is NonImmigrant or Temporary Residence Visa and the second is the Immigrant Visa or Permanent Residence Visa and to qualify for that one would need to satisfy certain parameters laid by the migration authorities

US CITIZENSHIP

A citizen of the United States is a nativeborn foreignborn or naturalized person who owes allegiance to United States and who is entitled to its protection In addition to the naturalization process United States recognizes US citizenship of individuals according to two fundamental principles US Soli or Right of Birth Place and Jus Sanguinis or Right of Blood As a citizen you get unique rights and privileges which include the right to vote having a US passport the US governments protection when abroad and the Right to Petition for Green Cards for your children and close relatives

As a US citizen you cannot be deported or lose your citizenship even if you commit a crime or choose to live elsewhere in the world unless you misrepresent yourself to get citizenship or become ineligible at the time

Naturalization is the way immigrants become citizens of the United States The general requirements for administrative naturalization include

A period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States

An ability to read write and speak English

Good moral character

Attachment to the principles of the US Constitution

Favourable disposition towards the United States

All naturalization applicants must demonstrate good moral character attachment and favorable disposition The other naturalization requirements may be modified or waived for certain applicants such as spouses of US Citizens

How do you Qualify for H1B Visa

To obtain H1B Visa there are four requirements that need to be met
You can immigrate to USA to perform services in a specialized occupation with a relevant College Degree or its equivalent with work experience or to be a distinguished fashion model
You must have a job offer from a qualified US employer
You must have a valid background to qualify for the job you have been offered
Your employer should have filled an attestation with the Department of Labour

Visitor Visas United States of America

The B1 Business Visitor visa is available to visitors seeking shortterm entry into the U S to engage in legitimate business activities of a commercial or professional nature that do not involve receiving salary or payment of any kind from a U S source

The B2 visa is available for tourist activities such as sightseeing visiting friends and relatives obtaining medical treatment attending conferences and meetings

This is how Consulate defines the qualification for the visitor visa grant

Applicants for visitor visas must show that they qualify under provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act The presumption in the law is that every visitor visa applicant is an intending immigrant
Therefore applicants for visitor visas must overcome this presumption by demonstrating that

A The purpose of their trip is to enter the U S for business pleasure or medical treatment
B That they plan to remain for a specific limited period
C That they have a residence outside the U S as well as other binding ties which will insure their return abroad at the end of the visit

There are 4 USA consulate in India and based on your address of residency state in India you need to contact a specific consulate that is applicable for you Prepare all the documents as per the list given above

Sponsor in USA needs to send

Completed and notarized Affidavit of Support form I134 You can download it from USINS web site

A letter from Bank banks on their business letter head stating your account summary

Talk to your bank and ask for your Account verification letter Which is usually on the Banks office stationary should have Date of Account open and Current balance

Copy of your Bank Statement showing a good balance in order to justify your financial position

Certificate Letter from your employer on companys business letter head stating that you are a permanent employee of the company and also stating your salary
1 or 2 recent pay stub copies
If you are a Visa holder Copies of your Visa H1 L1 H1 approval form I797 and I94 If visa has expired but has a renewed petition photocopy of the renewed petition

If Green card Holder Copy of green card
If USA citizen Copy of certificate of citizenship

Which ever is applicable

A neat photocopy of your complete Passport including even the blank pages

Copy of recent income tax returns

An application letter from you to the US consulate in India address it to the particular consulate e g Delhi requesting for issuing a visitor visa to the concerned person stating that you will be taking care of every needful for these people including tickets boarding and other expenses in USA

A formal invitation letter addressed to the person persons you are inviting to US Also stating that you will be taking care of all their needs while in US including tickets boarding and other expenses in USA

Applicant needs

Completed Nonimmigration Visa application form DS156 which is also available free of charge at the consulates only Separate for each visitor

Completed form DS157 for all male nonimmigrant visa applicants between the ages of 16 and 45 Which is available free of charge at the consulates only Separate for each visitor

Each applicant including children of any age must possess an individual passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond the intended period of stay

Two photographs 2 and 2 inches square 50 mm square for each applicant showing full face without head covering against a light background To be used in the application Form
US consulates are very particular about the Photographs specification

Must follow these guidelines for photographs

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