Moving to the US

[Sm1smom 256]

1 hour ago, JeanneAdil said:

Not at all sure where that site comes from but even a dv lottery winner is expected to live in the US / the green card for these people must go thru a renewal process (ROC ) after 2 years and the person would need to show US residency and US income to support the ROC

This IS total misconception. DV based GC does not go through a ROC process. A DV based GC gets issued as a 10 year GC. 
 

 

[JeanneAdil 6,671]

21 minutes ago, Sm1smom said:

This IS total misconception. DV based GC does not go through a ROC process. A DV based GC gets issued as a 10 year GC. 
 

 

i misquoted the 2 year ,  sorry i says 10

https://www.dvlottery.com/green-card/

Once you have received the Green Card, it is valid for lifetime and can only be revoked under the above conditions. However, the Permanent Resident Card must be renewed after ten years, similar to an identity card e.g.. If you fail to comply with this renewal, you will be liable to pay a fine.

 

I had googled dv lottery n it took me to green card only

 

Edited February 23, 2022 by JeanneAdil

[*Snowdrop* 604]

Unfortunately you're going to have to make a 'leap of faith' and just go for it - you can try to game the system with re-entry permits and back and forth for a while but I don't think that will really help you to commit to pushing to succeed in the USA. 

 

Do you have access to travel at the moment under the VWP? Or is  a visa the only way to enter the USA?

 

One option is to give it a really good go for 3-4 years - think of it like a career sabbatical if you can't replicate your same level of job success - get yourself citizenship and then you have freedom of travel and the option of working back home or the USA depending on what opportunities arrive.

[David54321 18]

15 hours ago, aaron2020 said:

A green card is not a tourist visa. 

Visiting family in the US twice a year is NOT enough to keep your green card for a couple of years.   You would be violating the purpose of your green card and it could be revoked.  

A green card is for living in the US.  Once you get a green card, you will need to report your WORLDWIDE income to the US and it will be taxed.  You have to LIVE IN THE US WITH A GREEN CARD.  THAT'S HOW IT WORKS.  

 

If you are not ready to MOVE TO THE US, then keep your case at the NVC.  Update once a year to keep the case active.  

Google maintaining legal permanent residency.  You will see the requirements.  

Thank you for answering me.

[pushbrk 13,133]

11 hours ago, Sm1smom said:

This IS total misconception. DV based GC does not go through a ROC process. A DV based GC gets issued as a 10 year GC. 
 

 

Correct, but using it as a tourist visa will still get the holder denied entry and card/residency status revoked.

[David54321 18]

10 hours ago, *Snowdrop* said:

Unfortunately you're going to have to make a 'leap of faith' and just go for it - you can try to game the system with re-entry permits and back and forth for a while but I don't think that will really help you to commit to pushing to succeed in the USA. 

 

Do you have access to travel at the moment under the VWP? Or is  a visa the only way to enter the USA?

 

One option is to give it a really good go for 3-4 years - think of it like a career sabbatical if you can't replicate your same level of job success - get yourself citizenship and then you have freedom of travel and the option of working back home or the USA depending on what opportunities arrive.

Thank you... I think you are summarizing it well, I will have to make a leap of faith.

I have access to VWP.

I agree with your last point, I just currently feel really lucky with my job and the company I work for. My company will more likely not give me a second chance in 3 to 4 years.

 

[David54321 18]

13 hours ago, mam521 said:

Something to keep in mind here, too.  For you to qualify, your wife will have to prove intent to re-establish domicile in the US.  In other words, you have to be committed to coming to the US.  Visiting is for visiting.  Spousal visas are for living and contributing to society in the US.  

 

I wouldn't be overly concerned about your English.  What you've written makes sense and there are many people in the US who do not write or speak English.  Your speaking skills will improve when you're immersed and don't have much of a choice but to speak English.  Many non-native English speakers apologize for their speech when it's completely unnecessary because their craft is often much better than they give themselves credit for.  

Thank you for taking the time to answer me.

I do speak English, I am just not at the good level to actually get a similar position there that I have here. I guess it is what it is and I will have to take it or leave it.

 

 

[pushbrk 13,133]

44 minutes ago, David54321 said:

Thank you for taking the time to answer me.

I do speak English, I am just not at the good level to actually get a similar position there that I have here. I guess it is what it is and I will have to take it or leave it.

 

 

You can delay within reason, but your job concerns would have been wise to address BEFORE the decision to file the I-130.  At this point, my best advice is to get as prepared as you can in the next year or so, to actually MAKE that "leap of faith" that started with the I-130 filing.

[Dashinka 24,831]

1 hour ago, David54321 said:

Thank you for taking the time to answer me.

I do speak English, I am just not at the good level to actually get a similar position there that I have here. I guess it is what it is and I will have to take it or leave it.

 

 

As an example, our cousins came here in early 2019 with DV’s, they spoke very little English, but enough to get by.  They took jobs where they could find them until they found better jobs in their area of expertise.  While doing that they lived with us for a while, then when they got better jobs approximately 10 months after entering, they moved out and have since purchased a house.  I know DVs are not the same as an IR1, there is opportunity, but it may take a little time and patience.  Don’t worry too much about your level of speaking English, I work with people all over who are English speakers as a second language, they are fine.

 

Good Luck!

[Sm1smom 256]

5 hours ago, pushbrk said:

Correct, but using it as a tourist visa will still get the holder denied entry and card/residency status revoked.

I am aware of that. My comment had nothing to do with using the GC as a tourist visa. It was simply to correct the wrong information put up about DV based GC being issued as a 2 year GC requiring to go through the ROC process. And I quoted the exact part of the post that was being referenced. 

[Redro 4,612]

Hi! 

Moving countries is seriously scary and a lot of immigrants have to take a paycut/ job that isn't as great after they move.

Even immigrants who are fluent in English! 

But, if you are skilled you'll rise in the ranks fairly quickly. 

Have a browse around the Finding Work in America section and also take a look at this thread.

Get that visa. Move to the US and make a new life. It's scary but it can be done. 

The longer you put off the move the scarier the move will become. 

@David54321

 

Edited February 24, 2022 by Kor2USA

[pushbrk 13,133]

8 hours ago, Sm1smom said:

I am aware of that. My comment had nothing to do with using the GC as a tourist visa. It was simply to correct the wrong information put up about DV based GC being issued as a 2 year GC requiring to go through the ROC process. And I quoted the exact part of the post that was being referenced. 

And I was addressing the OP and any reader.

[David54321 18]

20 hours ago, Dashinka said:

As an example, our cousins came here in early 2019 with DV’s, they spoke very little English, but enough to get by.  They took jobs where they could find them until they found better jobs in their area of expertise.  While doing that they lived with us for a while, then when they got better jobs approximately 10 months after entering, they moved out and have since purchased a house.  I know DVs are not the same as an IR1, there is opportunity, but it may take a little time and patience.  Don’t worry too much about your level of speaking English, I work with people all over who are English speakers as a second language, they are fine.

 

Good Luck!

 

17 hours ago, Kor2USA said:

Hi! 

Moving countries is seriously scary and a lot of immigrants have to take a paycut/ job that isn't as great after they move.

Even immigrants who are fluent in English! 

But, if you are skilled you'll rise in the ranks fairly quickly. 

Have a browse around the Finding Work in America section and also take a look at this thread.

Get that visa. Move to the US and make a new life. It's scary but it can be done. 

The longer you put off the move the scarier the move will become. 

@David54321

 

Thank you for your kind encouragement.