Getting a Green Card. The American Dream
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There are several ways you can achieve your dream destination, one of the most popular being an application for a job abroad. This is a costly choice, too, as most of the companies offering sponsorship take time and effort to find the right candidate.
Your CV is accepted in case there aren’t American citizens to fill the gap, and the process may take up to one year in general. Agencies may also charge a lot for the job hunt itself as they have to surf through piles of offers to spot the hidden gem. This is not an easy way to go by all means: the hire companies have to assist you with an immigration form and provide the US government with a report confirming there aren’t Americans willing to occupy the post. If the position is in demand and there are people, say, from California applying for it, it is unlikely you will get the job. In the majority of cases, you will be asked to wait till the perfect opportunity turns up, so generally this isn’t the best pick for those wishing to immigrate fast. However, if you are an engineer or work in the field of science, your chances increase dramatically. If you are lucky, you may as well be given a personal office to conduct studies.
Will you marry me?
The second option provided to the non-US citizens, dreaming of a Green card, is marrying the American citizen. In this case, they will be obliged to apply for the card on your behalf as family members. Remember, however, that your fiancé’s relatives can be suspicious of a foreigner tying the knot with their child. Marrying for a citizenship or a fictitious marriage is a common practice with gold diggers, who are interested in social and material benefits of the matrimony. We can’t blame them, because, really, who would be happy to find out their significant other pursues a card-oriented goal? So, before you step on thin ice, think of the consequences such actions may bring along. You will be forced to answer multiple questions that have to deal with personal life, like, how long you have been in love, your plans for the future and the day you met. If this kind of cross-examining citizenship-obtaining tactics feels out of your line, try the military.
This is a sure and steadfast to receive the wannabe ticket to a better life. If you are a psychologist or a nurse, the US military may need your service. You cannot apply for an army doctor, however, if you already have work authorization. In case you are studying abroad and wish to go for the military, it is not prohibited. Yet, it is not the people’s choice, as the service itself turns out to be quite exhausting. Not the best option for the ladies either.
The lottery may be one of the most unreliable of all. Every year the Electronic Diversity Visa holds a competition for a Green card. You can take part if you have a high school diploma and know English enough to name your country of residence. This is not a guarantee, of course, as millions of go-getters around the world try the same scheme, but there is at least hope you won’t be the only one. That’s one in a million way, card being a prize, which brings us to the next point.
The law is reason, free from passion, isn't it?
If your country is at war or your life is at risk due to political tensions, you can hire a lawyer that will prove a refugee status. A word of advice from the card hunters: do not waste your time on an amateur. Choose a specialist that will confirm you are in big danger upon arrival to the current residence. There are cases when the judicial court cannot accept your political asylum application. For example, if you are a student, you are supposed to go home after your studies/college finish. Do not forget that your status is otherwise illegal and avoid messing with American law. It’s advisable to spend some time at home before you decide what to do next and consult a specialist to render the case to the American immigrant association. We are not saying you should stop trying, but a little reflection will help.