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FAQ About Immigration
AOS is a process that allows certain persons that are present in the United States to become legal permanent residents (obtaining a green card) without having to return to their home country to complete visa processing. The main paths to obtain permanent resident status are family petitions, employment-based petitions, obtaining refugee or asylum status, or through other special provision.
2. What is a family-based petition?
It is a process by which a U.S. citizens or a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) files a petition for a family member so that the family member can become legal permanent resident of the United States.
3. What is a Fiancée Visa?
A fiancée visa (K-1 Visa) allows fiancées of U.S. citizens to enter the United States to marry the U.S. citizen and later adjust status to legal permanent resident. The couple must marry within 90 days of the fiancée’s entry into the United States.
4. What is a work Visa?
It is a type of visa that allows a person to come to work temporarily in the USA. To obtain this visa, an intending U.S. employer must file a Petition for an Alien Worker (Form I-140). If the petition is approved, the alien may eventually be allowed to adjust status to permanent resident. There are several types of visas for working in the USA. The most utilized are the H visas, L visas, E visas and J visas. Beneficiaries of these visas are only permitted to work for the company or organization that files the petition.
5. What is an H Visa?
An H visa is a visa that allows working temporarily in the United States. There are several types of H visas. Each one allows a person with certain qualities to perform a specific job. Examples of H Visas are:
H1-B for professionals who are coming to work in a specialty occupation (it is the most utilized visa in the practice)
H1-C for nurses who will work in particular areas
H2-A for agricultural workers
H-3 to come to the United States temporarily to receive instruction and training.
6. Who can obtain an Investor Visa?
These types of Visas may be available for entrepreneurs who intend to invest in the United States. They must be able to invest significant amounts of capital into a functioning business in a high unemployment area.
7. What is a VAWA Visa?
VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) Self-Petitions and U Visa Petitions are means to obtain immigration help for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and other Violent Crimes who are either immediate family members of abusive US Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents OR who cooperate with law enforcement in the investigation and/or prosecution of the crimes perpetrated against them by aliens. Beneficiaries of these Visas can legally stay and work in the United States temporarily, and may be able to adjust status to permanent resident.
The above information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should consult with an attorney on the specifics of your case.
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