The USCIS refers to US visas as "non-immigrant visas" to help differentiate them from Green Cards. The difference between the two is that visas allow a temporary stay in the United States, while Green Cards are permanent. There are close to 100 different categories of US visa available through USCIS, including visas for work, study, business and investment. Sorting through each individual category of visa would take hours, so use the free online assessment above to find out which visas you need.
1. What Does USCIS Means?
The following is a brief guide to US Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, the government authority responsible
for all US immigration applications. USCIS services are split into three categories: Visas, Green Cards and Citizenship.
The USCIS refers to US visas as "non-immigrant visas" to help differentiate them from Green Cards. The difference
between the two is that visas allow a temporary stay in the United States, while Green Cards are permanent. There are
close to 100 different categories of US visa available through USCIS, including visas for work, study, business and
investment. Sorting through each individual category of visa would take hours, so use the free online assessment above to
find out which visas you need.
To qualify for US Citizenship you must have been a resident in the US for a number of years. This can be as little as three
years for spouses of US citizens, however most applicants must have lived in the country for at least five years. The USCIS
offers over a dozen different pathways to citizenship, so use the free assessment to discover the best one for you.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services:
US immigration law is notoriously difficult. Global Visas understands that our clients need someone to simplify and
streamline the application process for them, which is why we employ experts with extensive knowledge of the USCIS. Find
out further information on our Green Card page. You can get your immigration application with the USCIS started today
with Global Visas, so click on the free assessment to contact us now.
Citizenship (Includes the Related Naturalization Process):
Individuals who wish to become US citizens through naturalization submit their applications, such as the Form N-400, to the
US Citizenship and Immigration Service. The USCIS determines eligibility, processes the applications and, if approved,
schedules the applicant for a ceremony to take the Oath of Allegiance. The USCIS can help in determining the eligibility and
provide documentation of U.S. citizenship for people who acquired U.S. citizenship through their parents by using Form N-
600.
Immigration of Family Members:
USCIS also manages the process that allows current permanent residents and US citizens to bring close relatives to live
and work in the United States by submitting forms such as the I-130.
