procedures for immigration, visa & citizenship(2)

8/8/2019 Procedures for Immigration, Visa & Citizenship(2)

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Procedures for Immigration, Visa citizenship.Procedures for Immigration, Visa citizenship.Presented by.. Group-6

Sreesha Mishra (29)Ajay Kumar Kar (01)

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U.SU.S--VISAVISA --TypesTypes

Immigrant visas- For those intending to reside permanently in

the United States. (Whether or not they intend to work.).

In order to be eligible to apply for an immigrant visa, a foreign

citizen must be sponsored by a U.S. citizen relative(s) or by a

prospective employer.

Generally immigration process takes anything between 2-

3years to be completed . The US visa green card immigration

lottery fast tracks the immigration process to 2-3 months

Visa

Immigrant visasNon- Immigrant

visasTemporary

worker visas


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Non-immigrant visas- This is for people with permanent

residence outside the US but who wish to be in the US for

a short duration only. In other words it is a Visa for

visiting United States temporarily.

Reasons could be

T

ourism or medical treatment, businesspurpose, Students, Participants in exchange programs,

Temporary workers, Performing artists, Professional

journalists, and Government representatives, etc.


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Temporary worker visas - There are several categories of

temporary worker visas. All applicants for such visas must

have a petition approved by the U.S. Immigration and

Naturalization Service (INS) before applying for the visa.


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How to apply?How to apply?

1. Make an appointment to visit US embassy.

You need to make an appointment, which can be

done by telephone, mail, over the Internet or in

person.

Be sure to ask what fees are required and the

mode of payment. Application fees are nonrefundable and must be paid before the

appointment.


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2.Get all you documentation ready and you willneed :

I. A valid passport

II. An appropriate application. This can be obtained through an

Embassy or consulate or at www.UnitedStatesVisas.gov

III. Documents to support the application detailing

employment, reason for travel and financial status.

IV. Proof of payment of fees

( If you are a student applying for a visa to study in the US talk to the

US academic institution or exchange program sponsoring you to obtain

all the forms you will need to present along with your information )


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3. Submit your application along with your passport and allthe supporting documents to the US embassy or consulate.

The consular officer will review it. For most applicants the visa

is issued within a few weeks. There is no guarantee of

obtaining a visa.

4. In some cases additional reviews will be required. The

information submitted by you is checked in the worlds

foremost security database.

If your name or a close variation indicates a security concern,the process will be delayed. Additional steps will vary from

requests for additional interviews and information to official

registration and fingerprinting. This may add at least 4-6 weeks

in processing time.


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5. A US visa allows you to travel from your country to a

port of entry in the US. In many cases that port of entry

will be the airport where you land. On the airplane you will

be asked to fill out a short arrival/departure form.

When you deplane follow the directions for the non

citizen entry. At the airport a US official will interview you

and verify all of your paper work. Once admitted you will

receive an immigration stamp and proceed to baggage

claim and US customs.


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6.Applicants may visit http://www.uscis.gov forcurrent visa policies and procedures based on your

current situations and circumstance. Whether you

are a applying for a student visa, business visa, atourist visa or you are a sponsor, this is a very

good first stop.

There are many other types of visas and this site

can help you determine which kind you need and

how to obtain it.


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Immigration & CitizenshipImmigration & Citizenship

Immigration is the introduction of new people into

a habitat or population.

Citizenship is the state of being a citizen of a

particular social, political, or national community.


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US citizenshipUS citizenship

Through Naturalization - The manner in which a

person not born in the US voluntarily becomes a

US citizen

Citizenship through parents.


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General requirements forGeneral requirements for

naturalizationnaturalization

Be 18 or older.

Be a permanent resident (green card holder) for at

least 5 years immediately preceding the date of

filing the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.

Have lived within the state, for at least 3 months

prior to the date of filing the application.

Have continuous residence in the United States as apermanent resident for at least 5 years (or for at

least 3 years if you are married to a U.S citizen).


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How to apply?How to apply?

Complete your application (N-400). Get two passport- style, color photographs taken.

Necessary documents -Permanent resident card and otherdocuments.

Send your application, documents, and fee ($680)to USCIS lockbox facility.


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Receive an appointment letter from USCIS.

Go to the fingerprint location.

Mail additional documents if you are requested to

do so and wait for the date of interview.


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Receive an appointment for Interview.

Go to your local USCIS office at the specified time.

Bring identification and additional documents.ex -Permanent resident card, passport, state

identification card etc.

Answer questions about your application

and background.

Take the English and civics test.

Receive a decision.


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If passed, Taking the oath. Return your permanent resident card.

Answer questions about what you have done since

your interview.

Receive your certification of Naturalization.


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