Visas
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Foreign nationals often need a visa to visit or live in the United States. A visa is a stamp in a person’s passport that gives them the right to travel to different countries. Contrary to what many people think, a visa to the United States does not automatically allow a person to enter the country. This is a decision made by officials at the U.S. points of entry.
Officials can detain a person and return them to their home country if they have reason. However, when a person meets all of the requirements and does not pose a threat to the country or any of its residents, they will be granted entry into the country when they have an appropriate visa.
Immigrant vs. Non-Immigrant Visas
An immigrant visa provides the holder the right to remain in the United States on a permanent basis and does not expire. A person with an immigrant visa can study, work, and live in the United States as long as they do not engage in criminal activity. A non-immigrant visa, on the other hand, requires a person to return to their home country once the visa expires.
Family-Based Visas
Family-based visas allow foreign nationals to join their family members that already reside in the United States on a permanent basis. The types of family-based visas available are as follows:
- IR-1, CR-1 visas: These are two different types of visas that allow a person to enter the country when they are legally married to a U.S. citizen.
- K-1 visas: A K-1 visa allows a person to enter the country with the intent to marry a U.S. citizen. The marriage must take place within 90 days of the foreign national entering the country.
- K-2 visas: Unmarried children under the age of 21 can apply for this visa when their parent applies for a K-1 visa.
- K-3 visas: These visas are available for spouses of lawful permanent residents.
- K-4 visas: Children of K-3 visa holders that are under the age of 21 can apply for a K-4 visa.
The above are just a few of the most common types of visas issued every year in the United States. A Metairie visa lawyer can advise on which type of visa is right for a family member that wants to visit or live in the country.
Employment-Based Visas
Just as individuals can apply for a visa to reunite with a family member, visas are also available for different employment opportunities. The most common of these visas include:
- EB-1 visas: These visas are available for first priority workers, which include outstanding professors and researchers, individuals with extraordinary skills and abilities, and multinational managers.
- EB-2 visas: Second priority workers that are a professional with an advanced degree, or that have exceptional skills and abilities can apply for an EB-2 visa.
- EB-3, EW-3 visas: Known as third priority workers, individuals that can apply for an EB-3 or EW-3 visa include skilled workers with at least two years of necessary experience, professional workers, and unskilled workers that do not require two years of training or experience.
- EB-4 visas: Religious workers, broadcasters, and certain employees of the United States government can apply for an EB-4 visa.
- EB-5 visas: These visas are available for foreign nationals that invest in the United States or create employment opportunities.
Like family-based visas, the above are just a few types of employment-based visas available. A Metairie visa lawyer can advise on a person’s situation and the type of visa that is right for them.
Our Visa Lawyers in Metairie Can Advise You of Your Options
Obtaining a visa allows foreign nationals to visit or live in the United States, but obtaining the right type of visa is not always easy. At Nicaud & Sunseri Law Firm, our Metairie visa lawyers will review your case, advise on the type of visa you need, and help you throughout the entire process. Call us today or contact us online to schedule a consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.
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