Iranian citizens who want to immigrate to the United States of America need to file their visa applications with one of the US embassies in the UAE, Turkey, or Armenia. They also need to comply with the same requirements as other nationalities, depending on how they decide to move here.
Below, our immigration lawyers in the USA explain the main procedures associated with relocation to the United States from Iran, as well as a few pointers on the best way to move here.
Most Iranians who want to move to the United States come here to find economic prosperity, which is why employment and business are two major prospects for them. For this purpose, the simplest way to relocate for them is a non-immigrant visa which can later be converted into an immigrant one.
Non-immigrant visas can be obtained for the following purposes:
There are also student visas – F and M.
They have different validity terms, depending on the duration of the labor contract, when it comes to employees. Intra-company transfer visas are also an option for those who are able to relocate from Iran to the USA through employment.
This is one of the most frequent questions our immigration lawyer in Miami gets and the answer is yes, such visas are available for Iranian citizens. Among these, they can qualify for:
These are also great ways to acquire Green Cards or permanent residence permits for the USA. If you are interested in any of these options, we invite you to get in touch with our US immigration attorneys for an evaluation of your eligibility conditions.
The best chances for successful immigration depend on numerous factors, however, the most important have to do with:
By far, family reunification is one of the best options, however, not all people are lucky enough to have relatives in the USA, which is why any extraordinary ability and/or work experience can prove valuable when immigrating to the USA from Iran.
You can also rely on our immigration specialists who can offer the right guidance when it comes to choosing the option with the highest chances of success.
Iranian migration to the States started a long time ago, specifically in the 1930ies. Getting close to our days, the latest statistics date from 2021, and they indicate that:
If you want to move to the USA from Iran and need support, our Miami immigration lawyers can help you. Do not hesitate to contact us by email or phone.