For
immigrating to US, you need to obtain a Green Card, which is a US
Permanent Residence Visa. It allows you to live & work permanently and legally
in the United States. It is also a proof of your registration in accordance with
the United States Immigration Laws.
Green Card gives you the legal right to live and work permanently in the
United States and to enter and leave the country freely. Green Card holders also
receive special health, education and other rights and they can sponsor
relatives for Green Cards. The Green Card does not affect the present
citizenship of a person. A Green Card holder may later apply for United States
citizenship, if desired. Broadly speaking, there are two categories of visas for
skilled worker in USA; One is Non-Immigrant or Temporary Residence Visa and the
second is the Immigrant Visa or Permanent Residence Visa and to qualify for
that, one would need to satisfy certain parameters laid by the migration
authorities.
About US Citizenship
A citizen of the United States is a native-born, foreign-born or naturalized
person, who owes allegiance to United States and who is entitled to its
protection. In addition to the naturalization process, United States recognizes
US citizenship of individuals according to two fundamental principles: US Soli
or Right of Birth Place and Jus Sanguinis or Right of Blood. As a citizen, you
get unique rights and privileges which include the right to vote, having a US
passport, the US government’s protection when abroad and the Right to Petition
for Green Cards for your children and close relatives.
As a US citizen, you cannot be deported or lose your citizenship even if you
commit a crime or choose to live elsewhere in the world, unless you misrepresent
yourself to get citizenship or become ineligible at the time.
Naturalization is the way, immigrants become citizens of the United States. The
general requirements for administrative naturalization include:
- A period of
continuous residence and physical presence in the United States.
- An ability to read, write and speak English.
- Good moral character.
- Attachment to the
principles of the US Constitution.
- Favourable disposition towards the United States.
All naturalization applicants must demonstrate good moral character, attachment
and favorable disposition. The other naturalization requirements may be modified
or waived for certain applicants, such as spouses of US Citizens.
How do you Qualify for H-1B Visa?
To obtain H-1B Visa, there are four requirements that need to be met: You can
immigrate to USA to perform services in a specialized occupation with a relevant
College Degree or its equivalent, with work experience or to be a distinguished
fashion model. You must have a job offer from a qualified US employer. You must
have a valid background to qualify for the job, you have been offered. Your
employer should have filled an attestation with the Department of Labour
Employment Prospects : Employment prospects look bleak for the coming year with more lay-offs
likely for unskilled and sub-contract workers. But there is a bright future for
skilled and experienced people in almost every field, whether its Service
category or doing business in United States.