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What is the quickest way to immigrate from Belgium to the US?
Asked on Dec 08th, 2011 on Immigration - California
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A friend is interested in immigrating from Belgium to the US and we are wondering what the quickest and best way to do that.
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By investing $500,000 to $1,000,000.00 in a recognized business project in the US.
Answered on Dec 19th, 2011 at 11:01 AM
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If your friend does not have close family or a job offer in the US, then the other option is by investment.
Answered on Dec 16th, 2011 at 6:13 PM
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The quickest way to immigrate to the U.S., generally, is for the alien's U.S. citizen's spouse or fiance.
Answered on Dec 15th, 2011 at 9:44 AM
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That is a good question. The answer will depend upon a wide variety of factors: education, immigration history, whether the person has an employment or family sponsor.
Answered on Dec 14th, 2011 at 11:53 PM
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Marriage with a US citizen is the fastest way. Other than that, employment based immigration especially first/second preference or investor's visa are also fast.
Answered on Dec 14th, 2011 at 9:24 PM
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Immigrating, meaning obtaining a green card (permanent residence) is not quick. It requires a family member or employer to sponsor the immigrant. There are no exceptions to this, except the green card lottery. Visiting for a short period is easier and quicker to accomplish.
Answered on Dec 14th, 2011 at 5:13 PM
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There is no quickest and best way. All immigrant applications require either a family, employer, or self-sponsorship. Best way to start is to have a consult by phone and review the person's education, work experience, investment options. Sometimes the best way is to come on a nonimmigrant visa and later apply for permanent residency status once a sponsor is located.
Answered on Dec 14th, 2011 at 5:09 PM