American EB- 1 Types and conditions of immigrants

1. American EB- 1 Types and conditions of immigrants

First, EB- 1A immigrants with outstanding talents

1, EB- 1A Application conditions for talents to immigrate.

EB- 1A The application conditions for immigration of outstanding talents are divided into two categories: one category is talents who have achieved one-time major international achievements, awards or major inventions. The other category is "special talents" who have not won the international appeal award but meet the following three conditions.

2.EB- 1A immigration fee for outstanding talents

EB- 1A immigration expenses for outstanding talents mainly include agency fees, lawyer service fees, materials fees, visa fees, etc. , the overall price is about 45-70w RMB (the lawyer service fee of different applicants will be different).

Second, EB- 1B well-known professors and researchers immigrate

1, EB- 1B distinguished professor researcher's immigration application conditions.

Professors or researchers who have achieved certain personal achievements and international reputation in specific scientific or academic fields;

At least three years of relevant research experience or teaching experience in a specific scientific or academic field;

If a permanent research post or lifelong teaching post is obtained, the employer supports the application;

2. Criteria for excellent professors/researchers

Won a major award or reputation for outstanding achievements;

Membership in an association that only people with outstanding achievements can join;

In professional publications, there are articles that report the achievements of the foreigner (not just citing the works or achievements of the foreigner);

Participated in the review of other people's works, or served as a judge of periodicals;

He has published articles or written academic works in international journals;

Make original scientific, academic or artistic contributions in your field of expertise.

3. EB- 1B Immigration expenses for distinguished professor and researchers.

The immigration expenses of EB- 1B outstanding professors and researchers mainly include attorney fees, application fees, materials fees and visa fees. Intermediary service fees and other expenses. Depending on the employer, the price will fluctuate slightly. The total cost is about 50w people.

Three. EB- 1C transnational executive immigrants

1, EB- 1C application conditions for multinational executives to immigrate.

Chinese and American enterprises have been in business for more than two years, with excellent performance and financial statements and a certain number of employees;

The applicant must have served as the manager or senior manager of the parent company in China for at least one year in the first three years of application;

Enterprise executives with certain academic qualifications and management experience.

2.EB- 1C Transnational Executive Immigration Expenses

EB- 1C transnational executives' immigration expenses consist of the applicant's investment projects, lawyer's fees, materials fees, intermediary service fees and other expenses. According to the applicant's investment projects, the fees will be different. The total cost of EB- 1C transnational executive immigration is about 55w-100w (refundable).

2. Introduction of American relative immigrant visa

According to American immigration law, an immigrant refers to a person who intends to give up his original residence and nationality, enter the United States for permanent residence and apply to become an American citizen. An immigrant visa is a visa for the purpose of immigrating to the United States. Generally, an application must be made to the US Immigration Service. After strict examination, the Immigration Bureau will issue "approval documents" to those who meet the requirements. Then, the applicant will apply for an immigrant visa to the American consulate abroad with this document.

American immigrant visas are:

1. Relatives immigrants: F 1, F2A, F2B, F3, F4.

2. Marriage immigrants: CR 1/CR2, IR 1/IR2, K3/K4.

3. Professional immigrants: EB 1/EB2/EB3/EB4/EB5.

Relatives are divided into two categories, one is relatives who are not limited by the number of global immigrants, and the immediate family defined by American immigration law refers to:

1. Spouses of American citizens

For this kind of immigration application, American citizens can directly sponsor overseas spouses to apply for permanent residency in the United States. However, according to the law, this foreign spouse only obtained a conditional two-year effective permanent residency. Generally speaking, 90 days before the expiration of the two-year effective permanent residence, American citizens must sign to prove that their marriage is still valid, and guarantee to apply for canceling the above two-year conditions, so that their foreign spouses can successfully obtain permanent residence.

However, if a foreign spouse can prove that the marriage cannot last for two years due to domestic violence and other reasons, he can also apply for lifting the two-year restriction to obtain permanent residency.

2. Unmarried children under the age of 2/kloc-0 whose parents are American citizens;

3.2/kloc-parents of American citizens aged 0 or above; Adopted sons, adopted daughters and adoptive parents are regarded as immediate family members, but the adoption relationship must be established before 16 years old; Stepsons, daughters, stepfathers and mothers are also regarded as immediate family members, but stepfathers and mothers must get married before their children reach the age of 18.

This category is classified as close relatives.

The other is the relative migration limited by the number of global immigrants, which is divided into four grades according to the priority order:

F 1: Adult children of American citizens (2 1 above) and their children.

F2A: Spouses and minor children of permanent residents

F2B: Adult unmarried children of permanent residents and their children.

F3: Married children of American citizens and their children (regardless of age).

F4: Brothers and sisters of American citizens aged 2 1 or above.

3. Introduction of spouses of American citizens

If immigrants to the United States get a green card, but they still need certain conditions to become American citizens, how can they become American citizens through the spouse relationship of American citizens? The following is the naturalization process for spouses of American citizens. Generally speaking, you can apply for naturalization according to section 3 19 (a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The prerequisites for becoming an American citizen are:

Have been permanent residents (green card holders) for at least 3 years.

During this period, he lived with the spouse of the same American citizen and had a marriage relationship.

Meet all other qualification requirements specified in this section.

In some cases, spouses of American citizens working abroad may be eligible for naturalization, no matter when they become permanent residents. These spouses may meet the requirements of Article 3 19(b) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act.

According to Article 3 19(a) of the Immigration and Naturalization Law, applicants must meet the naturalization requirements:

At least 18 years old

Be a permanent resident (green card holder) for at least 3 years and apply for naturalization before submitting the N-400 form.

The spouse of an American citizen has been an American citizen for three years before submitting the application, and has been living in a marriage relationship at all times before the application is reviewed.

Have lived in the state or USCIS for at least 3 months before the date of submitting the application, and have jurisdiction over the applicant's place of residence.

Before submitting the application, he has lived in the United States as a legal permanent resident for at least 3 years.

Living in the United States from the date of application for naturalization to the date of naturalization.

Have actually lived in the United States for at least 18 months within 3 years from the date of submitting the application.

He is a man of good moral character, conforms to the principles of the US Constitution, and can well adapt to the good order and happiness of the United States at all relevant periods stipulated by law.

Generally speaking, spouses of American citizens, including spouses of military personnel or other qualified employers, who plan to work abroad for at least 1 year at the time of submission, may be eligible for naturalization according to Article 3 19(b) of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Generally speaking, at the time of naturalization application review and naturalization, according to the legal permanent residence permit, the spouse of an American citizen employed in the United States must be in the United States and meet all the requirements listed above:

You don't need to be a permanent resident (green card holder) for a specific period (but your spouse must be a permanent resident).

There is no need for a specific continuous residence time or actual existence time in the United States.

There is no need for a specific marriage period; However, the spouse must be in a valid marital status at the time of submitting the application until naturalization.

Note: You must also make sure that you leave the country immediately after naturalization, and that you intend to live in the United States immediately after your spouse works abroad.