Regardless of which country you wish to become a permanent resident of, there are certain basic requirements, including personal qualifications for immigration. So, do you want to know what procedures are required for U.S. immigration? Below, the editors at WorldWay will provide you with a detailed introduction.
Procedures and requirements for immigrating to the United States:
I. Requirements for applicant photo dimensions
Applicants need to know the required photo dimensions for passport applications, medical examinations, vaccinations, and visa interviews. 5cm x 5cm passport photos are used for visas and interviews. When applying for a passport at the Public Security Bureau, use passport photos; vaccinations also require passport photos. For family photos, 5-inch or larger sizes are acceptable.
II. Requirements for visa photo dimensions
1. U.S. visa interview photos are primarily used for uploading to the DS-160 form. When filling out the DS-160 form online, you will need to upload a photo, and the system will automatically detect whether the photo meets the requirements after uploading. You must bring a physical photo on the day of the interview; if no issues were flagged during the automatic detection step, the photo is considered acceptable.
2. The official requirement is 2x2 inches. Since inches are not the standard unit of measurement in China, this is approximately 5.08x5.08 cm. Professional photo studios generally provide 5x5 cm or 5.1x5.1 cm photos. Electronic photos must meet pixel requirements, being no smaller than 200x200 and no larger than 800x800. Bring one photo to the interview and attach it to the cover of your passport with transparent tape.
III. EB-5 visa waiting time
1. Submit all application materials to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for approval.
2. USCIS will complete the review within two months of receiving the application. Once approved, the applicant will receive a document package sent by the U.S. Department of State within 45-60 days and must complete this information before the interview date at the consulate. Applicants who are not approved will have their investment principal and interest returned from the escrow account.
3. The consulate will notify the investor of the interview date and require the investor to undergo a medical examination. The application cycle is approximately one to two months.
4. At the consulate interview, the immigration officer will inform the investor of the result on the spot.
5. After obtaining the visa, the investor must travel to the United States within 180 days.
6. 21 months after entering the United States, the investor must submit Form I-829 to request the removal of conditions.
7. Once the visa conditions are removed, the investor becomes a formal permanent resident. After another three years, the investor can choose whether to become a U.S. citizen.
8. Upon the expiration of the five-year investment period, the investor will receive back the $500,000 investment amount.
IV. Requirements for visa processing
1. Submit copies of the passport/ID card of one or more shareholders;
2. Submit the company registration confirmation form and signed agreement documents;
3. Pay a 60% deposit;
4. The association will handle procedures with various government departments in each country;
5. Fax or scan the registered documents;
6. Pay the remaining balance;
7. The association will mail the full set of original materials to you.