The United States was created as a country open to immigrants. And until now, residents of other countries still have the opportunity to move there, albeit with some restrictions. There are many migration routes, from government programs to family reunification.
Necessary
- - international passport;
- - documents confirming the purpose of the trip.
Instructions
Step 1
Find out if you have a reason for obtaining an immigrant visa. Children (under 21 years old) of US citizens, future and current spouses of citizens of the country have the right to it. Also, the embassy annually holds a lottery, as a result of which you can get a visa without any other grounds for it. also, in addition to immigrant visas, there are simply long-term ones that can be extended and subsequently obtained a residence permit. Such documents can be obtained by a person who has found a job in the United States, as well as a student.
Step 2
Collect documents for obtaining a visa. Obtain a passport at the district office of the Federal Migration Service, if you have not done so before. The list of documents will differ depending on the purpose of obtaining a visa. For example, for a visa for the bride and groom, you will need to present a birth certificate, a police clearance certificate, evidence of relations with the future spouse - joint photographs, correspondence. Also, the spouse will have to prove his financial viability with the help of certificates from work and tax returns. The exact list of documents for each type of visa is periodically reviewed and posted on the website of the US Embassy -
Step 3
Get a medical check-up. This can be done at one of the US Embassy approved medical centers. Their list is also posted on the official website of the institution in the section on obtaining visas. Also, those who enter the country on an immigrant visa must be provided with some mandatory vaccinations. The relevant documentation can be prepared by the same medical center where the physical examination is carried out.
Step 4
Successfully complete your visa interview. Be prepared to be asked questions to test your honesty and motivation for moving to the United States.
Step 5
If you want to take part in the drawing of immigrant visas, register on the special website of the US government - https://www.dvlottery.state.gov/ Embassy staff specifically draw attention to the fact that registration on other resources is not related to the real distribution of visas in the United States …
