legal immigration to the USA

[dslim 0]

please does anyone have any information(procedure of application etc) on how a friend of mine can legally migrate to the US from Nigeria?

[Inky 1,111]

Moved from games forum to general questions forum. I don't think OP is starting a game and is asking an actual question.

[marriott574 13]

Hi

There are a variety of visa's please can you give more details about the persons situatin. As far as i am aware there is no catagory for people to simply decided to emigrate to the USA. There are Fiance visa Tourist Visas and Marriage based visa and work based just to mention a few.

Any one else got any imput

[Darnell 8,479]

well, there's family-related immigration - please have a look at http://www.visajourney.com/content/family-immigration-overview

[Adil & Jeanne 296]

the friend is just looking for visa to come here. any marriage or sponsorship tomarry is considered fraud so don't go that way. Try to enter visa lottery next time it is open. they give about 5000 to Nigeria. You can check the USCIS site for information and there is no fee to enter. but if you win, must prove 2 years of techinical training past high school or 2 years of college or 2 years work experience in a techincal field. the person can also apply to college as foreign student but must pass tests to qualify and have a substanial bank account to pay for schooling. I have heard this is at least $18,000. I believe it is the first sememster charges for such a school and college in the US is expensive. Under work visa there must be substanial proof of qualifications and also proof no US citizen is qualified for the job and offer from company here to sponsor.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

There are family based visas, there is the lottery , there are work based visas that can lead to green cards. TO use the marriage based ones you MUST have a valid relationship with a USC or greencard holder. For the lottery you must have incrediable luck , but if you meet the requirements apply directly at the lottery site not though one of the crooks that line the streets. If you have a work talent that is needed in the US you must find a company to sponsor you. Short term there are student visas.