Visa Attorneys
Before traveling to the U.S.A, a citizen of a foreign country must generally obtain a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. The type of visa you will need is based on the purpose of your travel:
- Visitor Visas for Business and Pleasure
- Student Visas - Academic and vocational (F and M Visas)
- Temporary Workers
- Immigrants to the U.S.A : Fiancee Visa when you are planning to marry an US citizen:Filing Petitions Abroad - Petitions, Form I-130, which can be filed abroad are limited. Petitions for immediate relative immigrant classifications. K1 fiancee visa or K3 spousal visa needed
A visa attorney can help you with that.
Temporary Workers
In order to be considered as a nonimmigrant under the above classifications the applicant's prospective employer or agent must file Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker.
Adjustment of Status (Green Card)
Become a lawfull resident of the USA.
Adjustment of status is a procedure that permits an eligible person to become a lawful permanent resident without having to leave the United States. Applicants that have come to the USA by a K1 fiancée visa or K3 spousal visa must file for an adjustment of status. (travel to the USA as a fiancee and get married in the USA).
A US permanent resident always keeps the green card in his/her possession at all times. The US resident must have a current valid green card available at all times to show to the USCIS officer, when asked.
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