What is the chance for some one from Israel to get an American Visa?

Question

This question is a little premature
I have 2 more years to finish university
I study animation and since all the big animation studios are in the USA. And although I would have liked to live in Europe; I think it’s more realistic to try my luck in America. What are my chances for an American Visa as an Israeli?
Just can’t stay here in in isreal as long as we do what we do. Arab killing Jews and Jews kill Arabs.
I want some peace and quiet.
What are my chances for an American Visa?
And even a citizenship eventually...

Randy G thanks for the answer
but i i wrote the type of employment that I want is an animator
and it a realy a very different kinf of employment... thats why i ask this question

Answer 1

Depends on the type of visa (I'm assuming that you want a work visa), and what type of employment that you want to do.

If you are a nurse, or some type of health care worker, you can probably get a H1-B visa easily.

Otherwise, you can become a U.S. citizen by joining the U.S. Army.

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...Peacetime Military Service: Under INA Section 328, persons who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces (including active duty, reserves, or national guard), can file for Naturalization based on their current or prior U.S. military service. The requirements for eligibility are that the applicant must have served honorably or have separated from the service under honorable conditions, have completed one year or more of military service, and be a legal permanent resident at the time of his or her examination by USCIS on the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. This used to be three years, but Congress changed it to one year in 2002. Filing for naturalization under this provision of the law, Section 328 of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, as amended (INA), excuses the applicant from any specific period of residence or physical presence within the United States, so long as the application is filed while the applicant is still serving with the military or within 6 months of an honorable discharge.

Service During Hostilities : By Executive Order Number 13269, dated July 3, 2002, President Bush declared that all those persons serving honorably in active-duty status in the Armed Forces of the United States at any time on or after September 11, 2001 until a date to be announced, are eligible to apply for naturalization in accordance with the service during hostilities statutory exception in Section 329 of the INA to the naturalization requirements. This means that individuals with even one day of honorable active duty service can apply for citizenship, regardless of how long they have been a resident.

Section 329 of the INA also applies to service-members who served on active duty during World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam Conflict, and Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm....

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The H-1B is a non-immigrant visa category in the United States under the Immigration & Nationality Act, section 101(a)(15)(H). It allows U.S. employers to seek temporary help from skilled foreigners who have the equivalent U.S. Bachelor's Degree education. H-1B employees are employed temporarily in a job category that is considered by the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services to be a "specialty occupation." A specialty occupation is one that requires theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge along with at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. For example, architecture, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, medicine and health, education, business specialties, accounting, law, theology, and the arts may be considered to be specialty occupations.

The H1B Visa Program is the official and primary USA work visa / work permit.

The US Government offers the H1B visa to enable highly skilled International Workers and International Students, from all over the World, or already in the USA, the opportunity to legally live and work in America.


THE H1B VISA PROCESS :-
to obtain an US H1B visa, an applicant must 'first' find an H1B job with an H1B visa employer company in the USA; commonly known as your 'H1B sponsor'.

Your H1B sponsor then applies for / files your H1B visa application. Individuals can NOT sponsor or apply for their own H1B visa - ONLY your new employer (sponsor) can.

A US H1B visa is typically valid for up to six (6) years and entitles your spouse (husband/wife) and children to accompany you and 'live' in America.


One of the main advantages of the H1B visa (US work permit) is that it is a 'dual intent' visa which means that you can apply for a Green Card (Legal Permanent Residency).


To obtain an H1B visa to work in the USA....
* the 1st step is that you Must find an H1B Job with an H1B sponsor company.
* Individuals can Not sponsor/apply for your own H1B visa - only your new employer can.

QUICK SUMMARY - an H1B visa applicant must have ONE of the following:
> A bachelor's degree or higher degree (or foreign equivalent) in the specialty field,
> At least 12 years progressive work experience in their specialty field,
> A license to practice in the chosen occupation (if such a license is required to practice), or
> A mix of further education (e.g Diploma) and work experience to total 12 years.

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You might still be eligible for a H1-B visa as an animator; the trick would be finding a sponsor. There is also a green card "lottery" that hands out green cards at random to one lucky applicant a year. Ask an immigration lawyer.

Answer 2

The previous information on H1b visas would seem to offer your best chance of success, once you've completed university. You might consider transfering to finish your degree at an American university. Among other things, it would give you far greater opportunities to find job opportunities that would lead to an H1b visa. It is possible to qualify for a green card through the H1b program.

No reason not to apply for the Diversity Visa Lottery Program either. Your chances of winning any given year are not so great, but it's free to enter, and there are 50,000 visas, and green cards available, not one. Some 30,000 or so other Israelis applied for this lottery last year.

Not to worry about the US army, at this point it's not an option for you anyway even if you wanted. You have to be a green card holder or a citizen before they would let you enlist. Check out travel.state.gov, especially for information on the DV lottery. registration will open up in a couple weeks for next year's program. also, uscis.gov for addtional information on work related petitions and visas.

Answer 3

Sweetheart, if you want peace and quiet find a grave, because there is no place in life that is. As for your question you have an excellent chance of getting a work visa, particularly if you establish work connections in the US. Another good idea is to get involved with a local organization(or an Israeli version of the Jewish Federation) that specializes in helping people like you. Keep in mind though that due to globalization, with the right Internet connection and tools you can pretty much work from anywhere in the world. (check out the website below)

Answer 4

Permanent residence because you are the fiance of an American citizen? No, that alone will not do it. He will need to apply for a fiance visa to come to the USA and you will need to be married in 90 days or you will be illegal. I believe this is the only way. I do not believe the child makes any difference.

Answer 5

Don't you have to do your 6 years in the Israeli army? Just thought that was mandatory.
Orlando Florida used to be a great place for animation with Disney studios. Most is now done on computer, probably what you are studying right?

You would be welcome here good chance for a visa and then green card.

Answer 6

No problem. Israel runs America