Whats the VISA for me ???

[amlan70 0]

Hi All,

I am a resident of India and My cousin brother ( My Father`s elder sister`s son ) is in USA since 1994 and a green car holder.Now he wants to immegrate me in USA .So whats the visa we have to aply for ???

Is there any rule that I have to stay with him after immigration as I would most probably stay and work elsewhere.

Pls can someone advice me ?????

Regards

[amlan70 0]

Hi All,

I am a resident of India and My cousin brother ( My Father`s elder sister`s son ) is in USA since 1994 and a green car holder.Now he wants to immegrate me in USA .So whats the visa we have to aply for ???

Is there any rule that I have to stay with him after immigration as I would most probably stay and work elsewhere.

Pls can someone advice me ?????

Regards

[Boiler 43,619]

Hi All,

I am a resident of India and My cousin brother ( My Father`s elder sister`s son ) is in USA since 1994 and a green car holder.Now he wants to immegrate me in USA .So whats the visa we have to aply for ???

Is there any rule that I have to stay with him after immigration as I would most probably stay and work elsewhere.

Pls can someone advice me ?????

Regards

You would apply for whatever visa type you eleigible for.

You relation would be of no direct help.

[Boiler 43,619]

What happened to your Fiancee?

[Dakine 26]

Try another visa as cousins and cousins brothers aren't in the "line up" to apply.

FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCES

First : Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Citizens: 23,400 plus any numbers not required for fourth preference.

Second : Spouses and Children, and Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Permanent Residents: 114,200, plus the number (if any) by which the worldwide family preference level exceeds 226,000, and any unused first preference numbers:

A. Spouses and Children: 77% of the overall second preference limitation, of which 75% are exempt from the per-country limit;

B. Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older): 23% of the overall second preference limitation.

Third : Married Sons and Daughters of Citizens: 23,400, plus any numbers not required by first and second preferences.

Fourth : Brothers and Sisters of Adult Citizens: 65,000, plus any numbers not required by first three preferences.

[amlan70 0]

What happened to your Fiancee?

HI BOILER,

My fiance and the possiblity of K1 is always there ......but I am only trying to explore things as My cousin offered me recently and asked if this wd be easier for me....then i wd go and marry her later. THanks

[amlan70 0]

Beckypua............ i really cdnt follow what u meant .......okk what visa shd i apply ?? and shd i ask somewhere else ????

Try another visa as cousins and cousins brothers aren't in the "line up" to apply.

FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCES

First : Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Citizens: 23,400 plus any numbers not required for fourth preference.

Second : Spouses and Children, and Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Permanent Residents: 114,200, plus the number (if any) by which the worldwide family preference level exceeds 226,000, and any unused first preference numbers:

A. Spouses and Children: 77% of the overall second preference limitation, of which 75% are exempt from the per-country limit;

B. Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older): 23% of the overall second preference limitation.

Third : Married Sons and Daughters of Citizens: 23,400, plus any numbers not required by first and second preferences.

Fourth : Brothers and Sisters of Adult Citizens: 65,000, plus any numbers not required by first three preferences.

[amlan70 0]

OKK BUT THATS WHAT I WANT TO KNOW .....WHAT WD BE THE VISA MY COUSIN NEEDS TO APPLY TO IMMEGRATE ME ................????

Hi All,

I am a resident of India and My cousin brother ( My Father`s elder sister`s son ) is in USA since 1994 and a green car holder.Now he wants to immegrate me in USA .So whats the visa we have to aply for ???

Is there any rule that I have to stay with him after immigration as I would most probably stay and work elsewhere.

Pls can someone advice me ?????

Regards

You would apply for whatever visa type you eleigible for.

You relation would be of no direct help.

[jula 0]

If he has GC, he can only sponsor his spouse and children.

US citizen can sponsor spouse, children, parents, and siblings.

Your cousin can't directly sponsor you for an immigrant visa. (he can become US citizen, sponsor his mother, who after becoming USC herself can sponsor your father. Once your father has GC, he can sponsor you - that would take about 100 years (sorry couldn't resist))

[Kez/JWolf 6]

There is NO visa that your cousins Brother could get for you.... your are not an immediate relative..

Kez

[Yodrak 7]

amlan,

You apply for your visa, someone else does not apply for you.

On what basis are you eligible to immigrate to the USA? Having a cousin in the USA is not a basis to immigrate.

Yodrak

OKK BUT THATS WHAT I WANT TO KNOW .....WHAT WD BE THE VISA MY COUSIN NEEDS TO APPLY TO IMMEGRATE ME ................????

Hi All,

I am a resident of India and My cousin brother ( My Father`s elder sister`s son ) is in USA since 1994 and a green car holder.Now he wants to immegrate me in USA .So whats the visa we have to aply for ???

Is there any rule that I have to stay with him after immigration as I would most probably stay and work elsewhere.

Pls can someone advice me ?????

Regards

You would apply for whatever visa type you eleigible for.

You relation would be of no direct help.

[rika60607 215]

Amlan,

you may have better luck getting a student visa (F-1) or a work visa (J-1)... Depending on your stage in life

(non-immigrant visas)

[amlan70 0]

Its okk dear ........... i got the reply.Thanks all...i just wanted to know............

[Boiler 43,619]

Pulaski's Ways: How to Live and Work in the USA

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The following is a non-legal guide to living and working in the USA by people who have already done it. It is not a definitive or even detailed guide but nevertheless shows the common starting points for the beginning of your journey. Note that it is not legal advice; if you require such advice, AILA is a suitable place for a referral to a specialist US immigration lawyer. Official US government information is available at USCIS . Unlike many other popular destinations, the US does not provide specific retirement or skilled trade visas. Please research fully before you ask questions on the forum.

Simplified, there are 3 categories of US visas: immigrant, dual-intent, and non-immigrant.

Immigrant: You will be a permanent US resident (Green Card). You may under certain conditions subsequently apply for naturalization as a US citizen.

Dual-intent: You may eventually apply under certain conditions to convert to permanent resident status (Green Card). You may under certain conditions subsequently apply for naturalization as a US citizen.

Non-immigrant: You may not convert to permanent resident status and must leave the US when the reason for your stay no longer exists.

Contents [hide]

1 Family

2 Work

3 Money

4 Misc (unusual for UK citizens)

[edit] Family

Marriage or engagement in anticipation of marriage to a US citizen. Immigrant or dual-intent visa. Search for: K1, K3, direct consular filing (DCF), I-130 petition, adjustment of status (AOS).

You have a close relative (mother, father, child over the age of 21, brother, sister and no further) who is an US citizen who would sponsor you; approx. time for visa is 6 months to 12 years. Immigrant visa. Search for I-130 petition, adjustment of status (AOS).

[edit] Work

You have skills that are in short supply, 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 years experience for each year of a 4 year degree missing of study). Recruitment agents will not take you seriously if you are not already in the US. Writing for jobs is often futile, and US employers have no idea what many foreign qualifications mean, so it may pay you to get your qualification translated into a US equivalent. You need a job offer before you can get the visa. Your employer will be your sponsor at a cost to them of $5k and up. They may also have to prove to the Dept of Labor there is no American to do the job if the position is to be permanent. Your dependent spouse may not work. Employer can apply to sponsor you in April for an Oct start of the fiscal year, but there is a limited number of visa's issued, current cap of 65K visa's, which fill up quickly, unless the position is exempt from the camp, such as a university position. Dual-intent visa. Search in forums for: H1B Visa

You have a multinational employer who is willing to transfer you, but even then the employer has to make a good case for you. Your dependent spouse may work. Dual-intent visa. Search for: L1 Visa, intra-company transfer.

You have a multinational employer who is willing to transfer you, and the company you work for has significant trade between your home country and the US. You also have specialist skills which are essential to the operation of the company. Your dependent spouse may work subject to approval. Search for:E1 Treaty trader. This category is designated for persons engaged in international trade between the U.S. and the aliens’ countries of nationality.

You have extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts (including the television and motion picture industry), education, business, or athletics. Your dependent spouse may not work. Dual-intent visa. Search for: O1 or P1

You are a foreign member of a religious denomination having a bona fide non-profit religious organization in the US and entering the US to carry on the activities of a minister or religious worker as a profession, occupation or vocation Search for: R1.

[edit] Money

You own or buy business as a national of a qualifying Treaty country. The business must have a minimum value of around $150k (the 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 $350k would be a nearer minimum. Your dependent spouse may work. Non-immigrant visa Search for: E2.

You are an "investor" i.e. you have at least US $1m in assets to bring with you, or half that in certain areas. Your background will be investigated to the hilt. Dual-intent visa Search for: EB5.

[edit] Misc (unusual for UK citizens)

You participate in, are selected, and successfully process the Diversity Visa lottery. Note that persons born in certain countries including the UK (but excluding N. Ireland) are generally not eligible to apply unless your spouse or both parents were born abroad. Immigrant visa. Search for: diversity visa (DV).

You are in a position to claim refugee status/political asylum.

You assist US law enforcement to investigate and prosecute crimes and terrorist activities such as money laundering and organized crime. Search for: S visa.

You get a member of Congress to sponsor a private bill with legislation that applies just to you. (extremely rare)

Originally written by BritishExpats member "Pulaski". Additional content by BritishExpats Member "Ray". Edited and re-vamped by BritishExpats Member David, "Fatbrit" ©britishexpats.com