What is an immigrant visa?
An immigrant visa is a type of visa that allows foreign nationals to enter the United States permanently. It is issued by the U.S. Department of State and must be obtained before entering the country. Immigrant visas are generally categorized into two types: family-based visas, which are granted to close family members of a U.S. citizen or green card holder, and employment-based visas, which are granted to qualified foreign workers sponsored by a U.S. employer. To obtain an immigrant visa, applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of the visa category they are applying for, provide evidence of their qualifications and complete the relevant application forms. In Washington, immigrant visas are generally issued through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It is important to remember that immigrant visas do not guarantee admission into the country; obtaining an immigrant visa only grants permission to apply for entry at a port of entry. The final decision rests with the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the point of entry. Immigrant visas can also be revoked or denied if the immigrant is deemed inadmissible due to criminal activity, health concerns, or other reasons. In cases of deportation, an individual with an immigrant visa will also be permanently removed from the United States.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.Una visa de inmigrante es un documento que concede al solicitante el derecho a ingresar y permanecer temporalmente o permanentemente en los Estados Unidos. Luego de obtener una visa, el solicitante debe solicitar la admisión adecuada al ingresar al país. Existen varios tipos de visa de inmigrante, dependiendo del propósito de la persona para entrar en los Estados Unidos. Por ejemplo, una visa de inmigrante puede ser otorgada a personas con lazos familiares cercanos a ciudadanos estadounidenses, personas con habilidades únicas que permitan a una empresa de los Estados Unidos realizar trabajos especializados, personas que quieren iniciar un negocio importante en los Estados Unidos, o personas fuera de su país de origen que buscan refugio o asilo. Cabe destacar que una visa de inmigrante no es lo mismo que una visa de no inmigrante (que no concede al solicitante el derecho a permanecer de forma permanente en los Estados Unidos). Además, una visa de inmigrante no significa que una persona ha recibido oficialmente la residencia permanente (también conocida como tarjeta verde) en los Estados Unidos. La residencia permanente es el último paso del proceso para obtener la ciudadanía estadounidense.
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