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Immigrate to USA from Chile

Immigrate to USA from Chile

In order to immigrate to USA from Chile, the citizens of this jurisdiction will need special immigration documents that will allow them to enter the country for a specific purpose. The American authorities provide numerous types of visas, which can be issued for a short-term purpose or a long-term purpose. In this sense, we mention that the foreigners may apply for immigrant visas or for non-immigrant visas and our team of immigration lawyers in Miami can offer in-depth details on the types of documents available for Chilean citizens moving to USA

Immigrant visas in the United States 

One of the legal options available for Chilean citizens refer to the issuance of immigrant visas. These types of documents can help foreigners to obtain the permanent residency in U.S. At the same time, through an immigrant visa, a foreigner can apply for the American residency.  One of the common routes to obtaining a green card in the US is through family reunification. Those who marry US citizens, those who are US residents, or members of their families also qualify for this card. However, each case is handled differently and implies is a waiting period, which varies based on the category of immigrants one enters. For this purpose, you can rely on our immigration lawyer for support in applying for it.

There are several categories of immigration visas when moving to USA, which can be obtained on several legal grounds. The main categories are as follows: 

•    family – based visas;
•    fiancé visas;
•    employment – based visas;
•    visas issued under the Diversity Visa Program;
•    Returning Resident Visa

fiancé visa can be obtained by a Chilean citizen relocating to US if he or she can prove a continuous relationship with an American citizen. Foreigners can also obtain a visa under the Diversity Visa Program, administered by the Department of State. 

Through the program, foreign citizens can obtain the permanent residency in U.S. It is important to know that the local authorities can only issue 50,000 visas on an annual basis under the Diversity Visa ProgramOur immigration attorney in USA can offer more details on this program and can help you relocate to the United States from Chile.

You can also count us if you want to apply for a US spouse visa. Depending on your country of origin and where your American spouse lives in, the steps to complete are the same, however, the sponsorship requirements are different. This is why, in such cases personalized approaches must be considered. Contact us for details on the procedure.

Non-immigrant visas in USA

Chilean citizens moving to USA may also obtain non-immigrant visas in Miami. These types of documents can be issued for various short-term purposes, such as employment, studies, travelling and others. 

The non-immigrant visas issued here will not offer eligibility for other immigration related matters, such as citizenship or permanent residency. The recipient of the document will be entitled to live in Miami, U.S., for the period prescribed under the visa he or she received. 

Please contact our Miami immigration lawyer for more details on the visas available here. If you intend to immigrate to USA from Chile, our lawyers can offer tailored legal assistance.