Obtaining citizenship in the United States is a desirable result for many. However, becoming a full-fledged resident of such a rich country is problematic: the procedure will require several years and a lot of effort from the applicant. However, the American government is interested in a new workforce and, due to historical circumstances, welcome new people. In order to be able to get housing and a place for employment, it is enough to have a green card. This document excludes only participation in elections, otherwise it does not impose restrictions on its owner. Therefore, it is worth considering how to get it.
Marriage
The official conclusion of an alliance with a citizen of the country is always the reason for considering his soulmate as a candidate for obtaining the status of an official resident. The difficulty lies in the process precisely for those who have chosen to immigrate to the United States. The government understands how desirable a green card is, so they arrange a thorough check of every person who has become the spouse of an American.
If the union is made out of love, there are no difficulties. Romantic feelings, dates and joint photos in this case are pleasant memories for the couple that I want to talk about. However, if the marriage is fictitious, the interrogation develops into a difficult test. In addition, the cost of such a service is quite high — about 40 thousand dollars. No contracts are concluded, so fraud among the natives of the United States is also present. The danger also lies in the disclosure of such an act after a few years. Since the crime is at the federal level, the green card is canceled, the American spouse goes to jail, and a resident of another country is sent to his homeland without the right to visit America, even as a tourist.
Important! Trump's policy has intensified honesty interrogations of spouses, who have been tested in different rooms to compare testimony.
Refugee
Becoming a refugee is another way to get the right to work and live in the US. There are also two options here — honest and fictional. In both cases, the person will need to prove that the government of their home country is unable to protect their legal rights.
To consider the application, you must first come to the territory of America. An application is then submitted stating the reason for the status request. The application must be supported by documents proving the infringement of rights — certificates from the hospital, photographs. Any format will do.
The most common reasons for obtaining the status are infringement due to non-traditional orientation, as well as political views. The first option is more plausible, as a rule, so many people get approval. The second one is more difficult to prove.
Important! After the arrival of Trump, toughening also appeared in considering the issue of obtaining refugee status. In particular, the wording was added that the authorities not only do not protect, but also encourage violent actions against the interviewer, which is difficult to prove.
Lottery
Don't assume you'll get your coveted green card unrealistic, because you can just win it. To do this, an official lottery is held annually. It is enough to submit documents, competently draw up a questionnaire and wait. The draw has rules that are important to learn in advance, and the exact timing of the draw. In some cases, the winners are people who do not meet certain criteria, so the vacant places are again distributed randomly among the remaining applicants.
Important! Trump proposes to cancel this process, considering it socially dangerous for indigenous people, because terrorists can enter the country in this way. However, the proposal was not approved.
Officially leaving for America, having received the necessary documents in the new country, is quite possible. It is enough to consider all perspectives and choose the direction that seems the most simple and pleasant.
