amh 2097- Part 1: Current Immigration and Naturalization Process

Visa

a document that allows entrance into the US

Must apply to Visa in home country, get approved, then able to board plane, train, etc. to America

How are present day Visas different from past Visas?

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

The Department of Homeland Security agency overseeing lawful immigration to the U.S.

Temporary Visa and Permanent Visa

2 Main Types of Visas

Temporary Visas

Visas for temporary stay (a few months up to a year); many types

F-1 Visa

Type of temporary visa; Biggest visa at FL State for education

Tourism, Diplomates, Agricultural workers, Students, Buisness

Other types of temporary visas

Permanent Visas

Visas for those who plan on staying, maybe even becoming a citizen of US. Incredibly hard to get this visa bc we are now a closed-border country.

Permanent Resident Card (“Green Card”)

Must apply for this after receiving a permanent visas in order to work (permanent visa itself does not grant right to work)

K-1. Robbin’s husband’s name is Steve.

Example of a permanent Visa Robbin’s husband got to work in US. What is his name?

1. Try to Get Permanent Residency- Green Card only good for 2 years, then every 10 year renewal

2. Naturalization/Citizenship- Comes with fee. Most residents must live in US for 3-5 years to qualify

3. Next Steps to Naturalization- Complete the interview, Receive decision from UCIS on N-400, Oath of allegiance 

Steps to get a Permanent Visa