To succeed in sponsoring an American Study or Family Visa, one must thoroughly understand the application process. It’s a complex journey that demands your utmost attention. This guide offers invaluable insights to facilitate a smooth journey toward studying and residing in the United States.
Discover the advantages that come with American Visa sponsorship:
1. Seamless enrollment in U.S. academic institutions without needing a student visa.
2. Potential reduction of tuition fees by up to 80%.
3. Authorization to work within the United States.
4. Expedited licensing for establishing and operating businesses in the country.
5. Unrestricted freedom to move within the U.S.A.
6. Eligibility to apply for U.S. citizenship after three to five years.
7. as a citizen, the ability to invite family members to the USA after a certain period.
Distinguishing between American Study and Family Visa applications is crucial:
American Study Visa:
- Upon admission to a U.S. school, you’ll receive necessary materials.
- Apply for your visa on the U.S. visa website [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html].
- Schedule an interview at the U.S. Embassy.
- Upon a successful interview, obtain a U.S. visa for living and studying in the U.S.
American Family Visa:
- Available for family members invited by a qualified U.S. resident.
- For those with family relationships with U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (LPR).
- If invited, you’ll need an American family visa to travel to the USA.
Understanding Family-Based Petitions:
Eligibility:
- Sponsored individuals may be eligible for a U.S. Green Card.
- Fill out the USA immigration assessment form for officials to assess eligibility.
U.S. Family Immigration and Coronavirus:
- Applications are being accepted and processed.
- Family members of U.S. citizens or LPRs can enter with no COVID-19 symptoms.
Who Can Sponsor:
- U.S. Citizens: spouses, children, unmarried sons/daughters, brothers/sisters, parents.
- Green Card Holders (LPRs): spouses, unmarried children.
Petition Process:
- File a visa petition with USCIS.
- USCIS decides on the petition, forwarding approved cases to the National Visa Center.
- Preference relatives wait for visa availability.
- Immigrant applies for an immigrant visa or Green Card.
Family-Based Immigrant Visa Categories:
- Immediate Relative (IR) and Family Preference (F) categories.
- Immediate Relative: Spouse, unmarried children, orphan, parent.
- Family Preference: Various relationships with U.S. citizens and LPRs.
4 Steps to Applying for Family-Based Immigration:
- File a petition.
- USCIS decides.
- Relatives wait for visa availability.
- Immigrant applies for a visa or Green Card.
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