Frequently Asked Questions

In general, the Relocate US procedure starts with an evaluation by our group of consultants of the client’s relevant details to find the best US visa option(s) to match the client’s personal profile. Clients who are evaluated as likely to meet the criteria to apply for one or more US visas will be offered guidance from our team of consultants to help make the rest of the procedure as fast and easy as possible for them. Generally, a petition must be filed with, and approved by, the USCIS government agency (a qualifying offer of US employment and/or favorable labor certification may be required prior to filing the petition). After the petition is approved, the relevant visa application must be filed with the US State Department and an interview will need to be scheduled at the embassy or consulate in the foreign worker’s country of residence. Before the consular interview takes place, security checks, medical exams, and other procedures need to be completed and the US visa application fee must be paid. If approved, the consular official will stamp the relevant US visa inside the applicant’s passport. Please note that this is a general overview of the procedure, which will vary depending on the US visa type and the foreign worker’s unique factors. More specific details about the procedure to apply for a particular US visa can be provided by our group of consultants following the assessment.

Yes! The growing American economy has been creating approximately 160,000 new jobs in the USA each month; yet, the Labor Department recently reported that there are more than 7.1 million US jobs that are unfilled because there are not enough workers available in the United States (which has a very low unemployment rate). Thus, employers across the country are seeking foreign workers to fill US job vacancies, particularly in the technology sector and construction industry, among other areas of the economy and in a range of occupations. If you have been thinking about living and working in the United States, this is a good time to apply for a US work visa!

Yes! Non-immigrant temporary work visas to the USA usually have an option for the legally married spouse (opposite sex or same sex) and unmarried children under 21 years of age to receive the relevant non-immigrant US visa for family members so they can relocate to the United States to live with the foreign worker. The eligible family members (i.e., legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21-years-old) of a foreign worker who is granted a United States Permanent Resident Green Card can also receive a Green Card to live, study and work in the US long-term. The foreign worker and his/her family members who will relocate to the United States will, of course, have to meet all of the relevant eligibility criteria (for example, security background check, medical exam, etc.). Any minor children under 18 years of age will also need to be legally permitted to relocate to the United States (for example, if there is a custody issue).

Many of the US work visa programs require that a petition be filed with the USCIS government agency requesting permission to allow a foreign worker to relocate to the United States for a particular purpose. In such cases, the USCIS agency must approve the petition before the relevant visa application can be submitted to the US State Department at the embassy or consulate. A sponsoring employer in the United States will normally file the petition, but some US visa types allow the foreign worker to file the petition. In some cases, a favorable labor certification may need to be obtained from the US Department of Labor before the petition can be filed, basically stating that there are no qualified American workers available and willing to fill the US job opening and that the wages of American workers will not be harmed by bringing in a foreign worker for the position. Particular petitions are filed for specific US visa types. An example of a petition that is commonly filed to bring foreign workers to the United States is the Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker), but there are other petitions as well

Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status is granted to immigrants who are authorized by the US government to live, study and work in the United States long-term. A Green Card is issued to an immigrant to carry as official proof of being a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) of the United States. There are five Employment-Based US immigration programs that grant LPR status and a Green Card to qualified foreign workers and their eligible family members

There are five Employment-Based US immigration programs which grant a Green Card to Lawful Permanent Residents and their eligible family members (spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age) so they can live and work in the United States long-term. Each Employment-Based US immigration visa has its own eligibility requirements and procedures. Green Card holders enjoy many benefits, such as being able to legally live, study and work in the US permanently and the option to apply for American citizenship after living in the United States five years and meeting other criteria. The five Employment-Based US immigration visas are the: EB-1 Visa (individuals with extraordinary ability); EB-2 Visa (individuals with advanced degrees/experience); EB-3 Visa (skilled workers, professionals, or other workers); EB-4 Visa (special immigrants); and EB-5 Visa (foreign investors). 

There are several non-immigrant temporary work visas to live and work in America for a specific amount of time and particular purpose (examples include the H-Visas, L-Visas, OVisas, P-Visas and R-Visas), as well as five Employment-Based US immigration visas and Green Cards to live and work in the United States long-term as a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR). Each US work visa type has its own eligibility requirements, procedures and benefits.  

Our Relocate US team of professionals can evaluate your details and inform you about your options to live and work in America, either with a temporary US work visa or a permanent resident visa to the United States and Green Card. Other US visa options may also be available. Once you know which specific program you are most likely to qualify for, based on your personal profile and the current eligibility criteria, our group of consultants can guide you step-by-step through the process to apply for the US visa that is right for you!