As an immigrant, applying for a U.S. visa is an intricate process that often requires guidance and understanding of the different available categories. The U.S. has a diverse range of visa categories, with each having its requirements and eligibility criteria.
Family-based immigration and employment-based immigration are the two primary categories for immigrants. The family-based immigration category is for family members of U.S. citizens or permanent residents, including spouses, children, and parents. These visas are divided into two subclasses – Immediate Relative Immigrant Visas and Family Preference Immigrant Visas. The latter has a long waitlist due to the limited number of visas issued each year.
The employment-based immigration category is for foreign individuals seeking to work in the U.S. This category is split into five categories – EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EB-4, and EB-5. The EB-1 is for individuals with extraordinary abilities, the EB-2 is for individuals with advanced degrees, and the EB-3 is for individuals with specific skills. The EB-4 is for special immigrants, including religious workers, and the EB-5 is for investors seeking to invest a minimum of $1,000,000 in a U.S. business.
Other categories available include the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, which grants visas to people from countries with low immigration rates to the U.S. The U Visa provides protection and legal status to victims of crimes committed in the U.S. Finally, the non-immigrant visa category is for temporary stays in the U.S. including tourist visas, student visas, and diplomatic visas.
In conclusion, the U.S. visa category is a complex process and requires understanding and assistance from qualified professionals to ensure a successful application. By understanding the different categories available, applicants can choose the best visa category for their needs and increase their chances of obtaining the visa.
Hi everyone, my family and I are under the F3 category and we just received a notice from NVC that our documents have been approved and that we are Documentarily Qualified. My only concern is this message that we received today in addition to the acceptance: " [Name of petitioner] does not meet the minimum income requirement to sponsor the intending immigrants for this case. The consular officer will make a decision regarding this requirement at the time of the interview. For more information, please visit https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p . To avoid delays, an additional Affidavit of Support Form I-864 for a joint sponsor may be submitted." We already have a petitioner and a household sponsor (the household sponsor's income is above the required level), but still unsure why we received this. Has anyone else received this message? All of our documents say "Approved" on NVC. Does this mean we have to find another sponsor? Can we show the consular officer our ...