How to move to the us?

Moving to the US is exciting for many international students. Experiencing a different culture, visiting new places, studying in a practical learning-based environment, and living a better lifestyle attract students globally.

However, there are certain factors that you must know beforehand so that you do not face any difficulty in adjusting to the US when you reach there.  They are:

1. Plan your budget

Planning your budget makes it easier to manage your expenses after reaching the country. The first thing one must do is to check the living expenses of the city where you choose to stay.  Once you know the living expenses, you can plan your finances accordingly by arranging funds from your family or taking a student loan.

2. Pick an affordable place to live

The cost of living in the US varies from one city to another. While finding a place to live, you must consider these two factors: affordable housing in the area you choose to live and how far it is from your university campus.

Choosing an affordable place that is not too far from the university can create problems as it can cause more transport spending. One might also struggle to reach college on time.

3. Learn about the traffic rules of the country

The traffic laws in the US are more strict than Indian traffic laws.

Even crossing a ‘No Crossing’ sign can cost a lot.

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This guide focuses on family and employment-based green cards since those are the options used by most immigrants. Let’s take a closer look.

Most green cards are issued to the family members of current U.S. citizens and green card holders. Eligible family members include spouses, widows/widowers, children, parents, and siblings, but the rules vary depending on whether the sponsor is a U.S. citizen or a green card holder, and also on how closely related the immigrant is to the sponsor. You can read more about the requirements for a family-based green card below.

Many immigrants come to the United States using employment-based green cards, which are issued in five different categories based on the skills or other benefits you bring to the country.

The first four categories — called EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-4 — focus on the skills you bring as an employee. In some cases you’ll need a U.S. employer to sponsor your application; in others, you’ll have to demonstrate extraordinary abilities or specialized training. You can read more about these requirements below.

The EB-5 green card is a little different: it’s issued to investors who spend between $500,000 and $1 million creating jobs in American communities. The details vary depending on your home country, so seek legal and financial advice if it’s a route you want to explore.

An employment-based green card shouldn’t be confused with a work permit (officially called an “Employment Authorization Document”), which is a separate document granting marriage-based green card applicants the right to work in the United States.

Green cards are sometimes issued to refugees and asylees, as well as to victims of human trafficking, abuse, and crime. Getting a visa as a member of one of these groups can be complicated, so speak to a lawyer if you think you might be eligible. Our introductory guide to green cards has more details about humanitarian visas.

The United States runs a “green card lottery” that randomly awards immigrant visas for up to 50,000 people each year. Only applicants from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States are eligible to apply. Check the Boundless guide to the diversity lottery for more information.

Green cards can be issued to individuals who have physically lived in the United States, either lawfully or unlawfully, since January 1, 1972. They must have entered the United States before that date and not have left the United States since arriving.