By: David H.
Submitted: 2009-11-10 08:19:57 | Word Count: 651
USA has been every dreamer s dream. There are things to consider when thinking of staying in the US legally.
USA has been the eye of many immigrants all over the world. The country is composed of a variety of ethnics consisting of white, black, Asian, Amerindian, Alaskan, Hawaiian and Pacific Islander. The country s labor force includes professional, technical and managerial positions. This is in their farming, forestry, and fishing as well as manufacturing, transportation and crafts industries. You can also include sales departments, offices and other services.
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Although the country faces many problems at these times, it still provides a democratic system that offers equal opportunities for persons eager and enthusiastic to achieve their dreams. The country is known to provide significant advancements in the medical field and in modern technology. This is in industries like aerospace, motor vehicles, petroleum and steel, electronics, communication, food processing and mining.
They also have the best university system, especially now that they have enforced the “No Child Left Behind” policy. Whether you want to visit the United States for business, pleasure or just to stay there for good, be sure you know how to get there. The main requirement is a country pass called US visa.
Here are several types of visas you can apply for.
R 1 Visa
This is a visa issued to people affiliated to a religious institution and was invited to work in the US by a religious organization. Initially, he can be given 3 years stay and then be extended to 5 years. The worker s spouse of child can do volunteer works but is not eligible to have a permanent job. Kids of this visa holder have the opportunity to study as well.
K 1 Visa
A type of visa issued to foreign citizen so he or she can marry her fiancé who has an American citizenship.
L1 Visa
This is a non immigrant visa issued to foreign companies that has operations in both local and US so they can transfer certain employees to their US branch. This is only good for 7 years. Employees who hold managerial, executive, and specialized positions are the ones usually sent to the US.
H 1 to H 3 Visa
These are for professionals like teachers, SPED practitioners, agricultural workers, and nurses who wish to temporarily work in US.
J 1 Visa
This is issued to visitors and students who want to visit the US for cultural exchanges. Applicants must be aware that they are just in the US for temporary stay and therefore, needs to show funds to cover their stay in the country. If the spouse or a child under 21 wish to accompany the applicant, he is entitled to apply for a J 2 visa, is allowed to study even without student visa but is not allowed to work.
F 1 / M 1 Visa
These are for students who want to pursue full time or vocational studies respectively. Spouse of this visa holder can apply for supplemental F 2 visa. Students should provide additional document like transcript of records, diploma, scores for standardized US tests, financial document to show capacity to cover tuition and living expenses, passport, additional photos, and if with dependents, proof of his relation.
The student will be allowed to stay depending on the number of years the degree allows. This type of visa will only be issued once the student received certification that they were accepted from the US based University they applied for.
There are a lot of opportunities to do while there. You can try a desert drive from one city to another, enjoying Nevada and California; you can see the world s greatest golf tournament in Georgia; and you can be at the eye of the storm with the help of Tornado tourism. For car enthusiasts, you can visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway; ride the waves in the Miami Beach; fly without gravity in Kennedy Space Center; and visit Elvis hometown in Memphis.
