{"id":142,"date":"2020-08-26T16:31:17","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T16:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usaimmigrationdnatesting.com\/?p=142"},"modified":"2020-09-02T21:01:06","modified_gmt":"2020-09-02T21:01:06","slug":"how-to-apply-for-a-us-immigration-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usaimmigrationdnatesting.com\/how-to-apply-for-a-us-immigration-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for a US Immigration Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>The United States of America is perhaps the freest and prosperous country in the world. Hence, many people throughout the world sacrifice everything to obtain their US immigration visa and come to the United States to find their American dream.&nbsp;They leave behind their homes, their families, their friends \u2013 all for a chance to live here.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some take a chance to come here illegally, the safest and most effective way to enter the country is to apply for a US immigration visa. Currently, the Immigration and Naturalization Act permits up to 675,000 legal immigrants from the entire world each year. Additionally, the US makes exceptions for close relatives of legal citizens here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our goal is to help with informing you about our country\u2019s immigration policies and about auxiliary tools like DNA testing. As a result, we feel it\u2019s crucial to outline the process of applying for a US immigration visa. Also, it\u2019s important to differentiate between when to apply for a visa and when to apply for a green card. Individuals already living in the country should apply for a green card. Conversely, individuals living in other countries seeking citizenship here will want to apply for a visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applying for a US Immigration Visa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several different categories of US immigration visas. There are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Family-based Visas&nbsp;<\/li><li>Adoption-related Visas<\/li><li>Work Visas<\/li><li>Special Immigrant Visas \u2013 For government workers, interpreters, religious workers, etc.<\/li><li>Finally, Diversity Visas<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of visas granted are actually family-based visas. Hence, we will be focusing on the process for those.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Firstly, an American citizen in your immediate family files a petition for you. This petition requires providing supporting documentation of a familial relationship. Also, there are certain cases where the petitioner lacks enough documentation or evidence to support claims of a biological relationship.\u00a0In this case, the US Embassy will request DNA testing in NYC. Additionally, it\u2019s worth noting that the Embassy mandates that all DNA testing needs to take place at AABB-accredited labs exclusively. Be wary of third-party DNA testing sites in NYC claiming to be accredited laboratories. Ultimately, it\u2019s worth checking the list of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aabb.org\/sa\/facilities\/Documents\/AABB-Accredited-DNA-Testing-Facilities.pdf\">accredited labs here<\/a>\u00a0before making that call.\u00a0<br><\/li><li>After approving the petition, the hopeful immigrant then completes the visa application.\u00a0<br><\/li><li>The next step involves taking a medical examination to ensure the safety of American citizens.\u00a0<br><\/li><li>After, you go into an interview at the US Embassy nearest to your home country.\u00a0<br><\/li><li>Finally, the US sends you the results of their decision \u2013 either you\u2019re becoming a citizen or they reject the application.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>As a side note, many people get stuck on the first step which is petitioning for a US immigration visa. When their paperwork is not in order, the US Embassy most likely requests DNA testing for both parties. Many people don\u2019t have access to an AABB lab or simply don\u2019t know how to find one. Ultimately, if this describes your situation, feel free to give us a call so that we can point you in the right direction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We wish you the best of luck, and thanks for visiting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United States of America is perhaps the freest and prosperous country in the world. 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