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mmigrants come to the United States in droves looking for economic and educational opportunities and freedoms they don’t have at home. When an immigrant plans to come to the U.S. to travel, to work or to be reunited to with a loved one, they must get approval for their travel either by applying for a visa, asylum or a green card.
Below we will share a few facts about immigration in Connecticut from the Migration Policy Institute:
The U.S. offers a wide variety of visas to immigrants who would like to travel to the U.S., get a job and reunite with a family member. There are two primary categories of visas: nonimmigrant (temporary) or immigrant (permanent). There are 20 different types of temporary or nonimmigrant visas issued to foreign-born nationals for short-term travel or work in the U.S. and usually expire within months. Immigrant visas are issued to persons who plan to remain in the U.S. permanently and work towards obtaining a green card or citizenship. Commonly issued visas include:
There are limits on how may visas in each category are issued every year. Congress is responsible for setting those limits. For instance, USCIS only issues 65,000 H-1B visas each year. It is one of the most sought after visas for immigrants, and limits are met quickly so many hopeful immigrants are forced to wait years before getting a visa. If you need to apply for a visa, we recommend you enlist an attorney. They can complete your applications and ensure they are error-free, make sure you meet critical deadlines and can accompany you to immigration interviews or hearings.
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