The American immigration system was developed according to the current immigration law. It is regulated in detail and serves to the national interests of the USA. Due to the developed system, the USA citizens and legal permanent residents have an opportunity to reunite their families; and American employers are able to hire highly qualified foreign specialists. The existing immigration legislation also allows to protect rights of fugitives from all over the world. This law is built according to the constitutional principles: equality of native Americans and immigrants, except the rights to elect and be elected for certain governmental positions. There are two immigrant categories, identified by the USA immigration law.
- Legal permanent resident is a citizen of another country, who has an immigration visa and a legal status in a country. As a rule, a legal permanent resident works at acquisition of a residence permit and a work permit.
- Non-immigrant is a citizen of another country, who is allowed to enter the USA for a limited period of time, using a temporary (non-immigrant) visa. This category includes students, tourists, seasonal workers, businessmen, top managers and diplomats.
Visa Pro develops individual immigration strategies, based on such immigration purposes, as family reunion, employment of highly qualified specialists and fugitives. Our lawyers are also experienced in family immigration cases.
Immigrant visa
- Immigration to the United States with the purpose of family reunification, Green Card holders or US citizens;
- The visa for the bride or groom. Marriage may be concluded only with the citizen of Unites States of America, which has a good stable income and able to support a family. The fiancee visa is issued for 90 days before the wedding;
- Immigration Green Card lottery.
Non-immigrant visa
This type of visa can stay in America for a long time. You can renew and change the status. The most popular are: student and business visa. The applicant may to renew a visa in just a year in the United States . It can work to obtain some American documents (social and tax number, driver's license, etc.).
Immigration for the business (L1 status). Even not being a businessman you need to prepare correctly all documents with the assistance of a lawyer.
Immigration for work (H1B status). After working some time with the employer, acquiring a good experience and achieving career success, you can claim the prestigious H1B status. Further, it is possible to get a more skilled work. Such status must apply for a Green Card for 3 years.
Immigration refugee (Asylum status). According to the Geneva Convention, refugee status can qualify on several counts.
Marriage with Green Card holder or American citizen.