United States of America Visa F.A.Q.

Questions:
  • 1. What benefits are available for refugees and asylees?

    Asylees are authorized to work in the United States. While an asylee is not required to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to be eligible to work, although they may find it a useful document to be used as a form of identification. Asylees are also eligible to receive various services that will help them acclimate to living in and working in the US from One-Stop Career Centers, including job search assistance, career counseling, and occupational skills training. For more information please call 1-877-US2-JOBS. Aslyees are eligible to apply for unrestricted Social Security Cards at any Social Security office. An asylee may request derivative asylum status for any spouse or child (unmarried and under 21 years of age as of the date the asylee filed the asylum application, as long as the asylum application was pending on or after August 6, 2002) who is not included in the asylum decision and with whom the asylee has a qualifying relationship. An asylee may apply for lawful permanent resident status under section 209(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act after the asylee has been physically present in the United States for a period of one year after the date he or she was granted asylum status. An asylee may be eligible to receive assistance and services through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) including cash and medical assistance, employment preparation and job placement, and English language training. For more information please call 1-800-354-0365. VisaHQ.com cannot assist in applying for US visas/attaining legal status in the US. This information is for reference purposes only. Please contact USCIS (www.uscis.org) for more information.  
  • 2. How can I become a US citizen?

    Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is conferred upon a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The general requirements for administrative naturalization include: - a period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States; - residence in a particular USCIS District prior to filing; - an ability to read, write, and speak English; - a knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government; - good moral character; - attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution; and, - favorable disposition toward the United States. All naturalization applicants must demonstrate good moral character, attachment, and favorable disposition. The other naturalization requirements may be modified or waived for certain applicants, such as spouses of U.S. citizens. VisaHQ.com cannot assist in applying for US visas/attaining legal status in the US. This information is for reference purposes only. Please contact USCIS (www.uscis.org) for more information.  
  • 3. What is a Green Card?

    A "green card" gives you official immigration status (Lawful Permanent Residency) in the United States. VisaHQ.com cannot assist in applying for US visas/attaining legal status in the US. This information is for reference purposes only. Please contact USCIS (www.uscis.org) for more information.  
  • 4. How do I get a Green Card?

    In general, there are three different ways to acquire a US green card: through a family member, through employment, through the Diversity Lottery program. VisaHQ.com cannot assist in applying for US visas/attaining legal status in the US. This information is for reference purposes only. Please contact USCIS (www.uscis.org) for more information.  
  • 5. What are the advantages of being a Green Card holder (US permanent resident)?

    To live permanently in the United States provided you do not commit any actions that would make you removable (deportable) under the immigration law . To be employed in the United States at any legal work of your qualification and choosing. To be protected by all of the laws of the United States, your state of residence and local jurisdictions. A Permanent Resident of the United States can travel freely outside of the US. A passport from the country of citizenship is normally all that is needed. To reenter the US a Permanent Resident normally needs to present the green card for readmission. A reentry permit is needed for reentry for trips greater than one year but less than two years in duration. Once a permanent resident completes the necessary residence and physical presence requirements (which vary in certain cases), an application for naturalization can be filed with Immigration. A Permanent Resident can petition for some relatives to join him or her in the United States as immigrants. Those relatives are your spouse and children, regardless of age. VisaHQ.com cannot assist in applying for US visas/attaining legal status in the US. This information is for reference purposes only. Please contact USCIS (www.uscis.org) for more information.