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Immigrant1993   0

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Hi, I am an Iraqi citizen who moved to Ukraine due to religious reasons. I would like to permanently reside in the United States, but not sure what to apply for. If i try to get a tourist visa, it expires. I also have a license from Ukraine to work as a dentist, and was hoping to continue work in the US. Any idea where I should start?

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Immigrant1993   0

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Well tourist visa isn't for living in the US so not there.

You need to find a job in the US there will sponsor you for a work visa. Might be very difficult as a dentist though.

Any easy way to do that? Any online resources or job banks I am search through?

Is it possible to get my tourist visa, then apply for permanent residence after that?

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Georgia16   2,858

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Any easy way to do that? Any online resources or job banks I am search through?

Is it possible to get my tourist visa, then apply for permanent residence after that?

No and no

there is NO easy way of doing all of this and honestly your chances are very slim!

And no you can't go on tourist visa and then apply for permanent residence.

You need to get rid of you being so desperate and then do A LOT of research instead.

 

 

 

 

Cheezees Mentor

Cheezees   1,514

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Any easy way to do that? No. Any online resources or job banks I am search through? I can't think of any that specifically target foreign dentists.

Is it possible to get my tourist visa, then apply for permanent residence after that? No. Acquiring a tourist/non-immigrant visa with the intent to immigrate is visa fraud. Do not even consider it.

 

 

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Immigrant1993 Newbie

Immigrant1993   0

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Any easy way to do that? No. Any online resources or job banks I am search through? I can't think of any that specifically target foreign dentists.

Is it possible to get my tourist visa, then apply for permanent residence after that? No. Acquiring a tourist/non-immigrant visa with the intent to immigrate is visa fraud. Do not even consider it.

I'm not being desperate yet. I am just trying to get pointed in the right direction. I moved from Iraq to Ukraine in the first place because of the growing ISIS threat. Can I apply for amnesty? Not sure if I can since I'm living in Ukraine now.

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millefleur   5,047

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Try to apply for the Diversity Lottery? You might get lucky. I know people in Russia who've been picked for it.

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/diversity-visa/instructions.html

Seems like Iraqis are eligible for the upcoming 2018 year.

http://www.dvlotteryhome.com/list-of-countries-by-region-whose-natives-are-eligible-for-dv-2018/

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Boiler Grand Master

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www.match.com?


www.match.com?

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JFH Grand Master

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I'm not being desperate yet. I am just trying to get pointed in the right direction. I moved from Iraq to Ukraine in the first place because of the growing ISIS threat. Can I apply for amnesty? Not sure if I can since I'm living in Ukraine now.

Since the USA was subject to the biggest terrorist attack ever, you might be best sticking with Ukraine.

Timeline in brief:

Married: September 27, 2014

I-130 filed: February 5, 2016

NOA1: February 8, 2016 Nebraska

NOA2: July 21, 2016

Interview: December 6, 2016 London

POE: December 19, 2016 Las Vegas

N-400 filed: September 30, 2019

Interview: March 22, 2021 Seattle

Oath: March 22, 2021 COVID-style same-day oath

 

Now a US citizen!

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Some second hand experience about dentistry:

- you will need re-certification.

- depending on the state you might be looking at up to 3 years of additional education (college) and about $100k cost.

- competition to get into those colleges / schools is insane (for international students at least, but I believe same goes for USCs). A friend that applied said that there is 2500 candidates for 60 spots where she applied. She didn't get in.

- it is very normal to go 3 - 4 application cycles (3-4 years) before you get in. Each application cycle bring additional cost.

- you can not practice as a dentist before or while at school (again, state specific I believe). You can assist or do dental hygienist's jobs.

So if you have a lot of money and time at your disposal... it's an option. Otherwise it will be VERY difficult.

As suggested above - diversity lotery, spousal/fiance visa. I doubt you are eligable for asylum.

Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   45,947

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Can you not claim asylum in the Ukraine?

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

 
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