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Before traveling to the United States, foreign citizens must obtain a visa -- a document that gives the traveler permission to travel to a country and stay for a specific amount of time. The type of visa you will need is based on the purpose of your travel. U.S. visas come in two flavors: nonimmigrant visas -- for travel to the United States on a temporary basis -- and immigrant visas ?-- for travel to live permanently in the United States. If you or a family member is interested in legally residing in the United States or eventually obtaining a green card for permanent residency, obtaining an immigrant visa is the fastest way to meet this goal. Immigration lawyers will charge you thousands of dollars to fill out and file forms you can easily access online and submit yourself. With the help of this book, you can learn all the basics and quickly be on your way to becoming the newest U.S. visa holder. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Web site is the hub for all things related to obtaining a visa. This book will teach you how to access and navigate this site. The process for gaining a visa can be complicated and, if you are interested in legal residence in the United States, you must obtain the visa before traveling. Visas cannot be obtained once already in the United States. How to Obtain Your U.S. Immigration Visa discusses the different processes for the major immigrant categories, such as immediate relative or family sponsorship, which includes family immigration, marriage to a foreign national, or adopting a child; employer sponsorship; and special immigrant categories relating to employment. You will also learn the fees requirements for filing your immigrant visa petition, working with your family or employer sponsor to successfully complete the necessary application, the timeframe for obtaining a visa, and the different reasons and situations for which you might be denied an immigrant visa. You will receive a detailed overview of the forms required for initiating and finalizing the process -- where to obtain the forms, how to read and fill them out, and how and where to submit the forms. The companion CD-ROM provided with this book includes all of the forms and applications you need to apply for your immigrant visa. You will master the tools for successfully obtaining a visa, including completing the Application for Immigrant Visa form, working with your sponsor to submit the Affidavit of Support, and creating a file of important information regarding your application. If you plan to apply for a green card to become a permanent U.S. resident in the future, this book also gives you the tools to pursue that course. We have spent hundreds of hours interviewing immigration lawyers, family and employer visa sponsors, and newly award visa recipients who can provide you with tips and advice for successfully navigating the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. This book teaches everything you need to know about obtaining a visa and will save you thousands of dollars in the process.

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