What are the different things I should consider when deciding what kind of visa application I should make to USCIS?
You should think about how long you want to stay and what reasons motivate you to come to the United States. A temporary visa may be the solution if you’d like to come to the U.S. for a set period of time and then return to your home country. The U.S. offers a wide range of temporary visas for a number of different purposes and lasting for different amounts of time. These include visas for business visits, study, employment, intra-company transfer, cultural exchange, family reasons, and many others. On the other hand, if you are seeking permanent residence in the U.S., then an application for a “Green Card” may be more appropriate. Lawful permanent residency, also known as Green Card status, allows immigrants to the U.S. who are not citizens to live and work in the country while enjoying almost all privileges of citizenship. Some ways to obtain permanent resident status include sponsorship by a relative, sponsorship by an employer, and the granting of refugee or asylum status due to pe