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Im a Born in Sri lankan Im working in Middle east I want to Settle in USa

2006-10-24 05:25:22 · 8 answers · asked by hidevaka 1 in Politics & Government Immigration

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Permanent residence in the United States breaks down into two categories, non-quota or quota immigrants. Non-quota immigrants are the immediate relatives of United States citizens, which mean the spouses, and unmarried children (under the age of 21), of US citizens, as well as parents of US citizens, as long as the child petitioning for the parent is at least 21 years of age. All other aliens coming to live in the United States permanently are known as quota immigrants, and there is a limit on the number of these persons who can become residents each year. Quota immigrants are divided into categories known as preferences. There are family-based preferences and employment-based preferences.
Family-based preference divides into four priorities; first preference is the unmarried sons and daughters of US citizens. These would be those who are unmarried and over the age of 21. The second preference is divided into two categories. Category 2A is the spouses and minor, unmarried, children of permanent residents. Category 2B is the adult, unmarried, sons and daughters of permanent residents. The third preference is the married sons and daughters of US citizens. The fourth family-based preference is the brothers and sisters of US citizens. The US citizen must be at least 21 years of age to file a petition for a brother or sister.
Employment-based preference is separated into four priorities as well; the first preference is divided into three categories: aliens with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and researchers, and certain multinational executives and managers. The second preference is divided into two categories: aliens who are members of the professions holding advanced degrees, or aliens of exceptional ability in the sciences, arts or business. The third employment preference is divided into three categories: skilled workers, professionals, and other worker.
If by any chance you don't fit in one of these preferences you can always file for a temporary worker visa. However, if you file for a temporary worker visa you will be classified as a non-immigrant because your stay is limited. The temporary worker visa falls into more categories although if it was hard for you to file into the permanent it might be difficult. You can always extend your stay and eventually file for permanent residence.

2006-10-28 05:25:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

You need an employer to offer you a job and be willing to sponsor you. Most effective way is to come her ewith a tourist visa to attend job interviews. If you get a job offer, then file the papers with USCIS and go home to wait for the approval and the appointment at the consulate. Either the company sponsoring you will take care of all the paper work mess or you need to hire an immigration lawyer. Its the American way.

2006-10-24 07:08:47 · answer #2 · answered by TrueSoul 4 · 0 0

Because there are immigration laws. If the US allowed everyone who wanted to settle there to do so, the last person out of Sri Lanka don't forget to turn off the lights.

2006-10-24 07:03:40 · answer #3 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 0 0

My brother was born in England and athough he bought a house in the US and had a job could only get a 6 month permit.So he eventually sold up and went home.

2006-10-24 05:34:09 · answer #4 · answered by grumpyoldman 4 · 0 0

We really need a bit information on your situation. It sounds like you have already applied, but without more details, it's difficult to respond appropriately.

Here is the US Immigration website.
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/
Hopefully this will provide some help. If not, then please post again and provide more information.

2006-10-25 20:26:56 · answer #5 · answered by Pichi 7 · 0 0

You can't get a Visa, unless someone who lives in the US sponsors you.

2006-10-24 05:34:09 · answer #6 · answered by mimi 4 · 0 0

not a good question to ask people on here. check with an immigration consultant! thats your best bet.

2016-03-28 06:08:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

We're full.

2006-10-24 05:32:32 · answer #8 · answered by LoneStar 6 · 0 0

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