The following are some common migration routes and their basic steps:
Confirmation of family reunion immigration qualification: American citizens or green card holders can apply for immigration for their immediate family members (spouse, children, parents) or other specific relatives (such as brothers and sisters).
Submission of immigration application: I- 130 form (immigration application form) is required to prove the validity of kinship.
Waiting for approval and quota: depending on different categories and countries, it may take some time to get a visa quota.
Apply for an immigrant visa or adjust your status: after the visa quota is available, the applicant can apply for an immigrant visa at an overseas American consulate, or if he is already in the United States, he can apply for an adjustment of his status.
Interview and approval: after completing the interview and necessary background investigation, if everything meets the requirements, the applicant will get an immigrant visa or a green card.
Employment-oriented immigrants find American employers: some categories (such as EB-2 and EB-3) need job invitations from American employers.
Labor certification: For the categories requiring labor certification, employers need to submit a PERM application to the US Department of Labor to prove that there are no suitable American workers to fill the position.
Submit I- 140 petition: Employers need to submit I- 140 form (immigration petition form) for applicants to show their qualifications.
Waiting for approval and quota: depending on the application category and nationality, it may be necessary to wait for quota.
Apply for a visa or adjust your status: similar to family reunion immigration, complete the corresponding visa application or status adjustment.
Investment immigrants (EB-5) choose suitable investment projects: choose qualified EB-5 investment projects.
Completed investment: the corresponding investment amount (usually 900,000 or 654.38+800,000 USD).
Submit Form I-526 to prove that the investment has been completed and the project meets EB-5 requirements.
Pending approval: I-526 form approval may take a long time.
Apply for a visa or adjust your status: after the I-526 form is approved, apply for an immigrant visa or adjust your status in the United States.
Submit the I-829 form: Submit the I-829 form before the conditional green card expires to cancel the condition.
Refugees or asylum
Submit an application: submit an asylum application in the United States or at the border, or be selected as a refugee through UNHCR.
Interview and approval: complete the interview and background check.
Obtain status: After being approved, you can obtain refugee or asylum status, and then you can apply for a green card.
Diversity visa lottery participation: participate in the electronic lottery every year.
Application after winning the lottery: After winning the lottery, submit the visa application and related documents.
Interview and approval: after completing the interview and approval, get an immigrant visa.
General steps for preparing documents: Collect all necessary personal and background information.
Forensic examination: Complete the required physical examination.
Payment: Pay the corresponding application fee.
Interview: In most cases, an interview is needed.
Waiting for approval: the waiting time may be different according to different categories and situations.
Each migration route has its own specific requirements and steps. It is strongly recommended to consult professional China immigrants and lawyers in Ma Shu for accurate guidance and help.