1, naturalized American citizen

Especially if you have a foreign accent and you are within 65,438+000 miles of the American border (including the sea), it is strongly recommended that you take a copy of your American passport, passport card or naturalization certificate with you. Due to the unpredictability of the current situation, it is recommended to keep copies of these documents in a safe place at home so that someone can access them when necessary. You may need to prove your American citizenship.

2. Fixed residents

Most people don't know this, but federal law requires anyone who is not an American citizen to carry evidence of their legal status with him. So, bring your green card. You should also keep a copy of your green card in a safe place at home, so that if you lose your green card, you need it to prove yourself. You should also renew your green card six months before it expires. Do n't wait If your green card expires, please apply for an extension immediately.

3. Legal non-immigrants

Take your employment authorization document, I-94 card, passport with entry stamp or other legal proof with you. Take the original with you and keep the copy in a safe place at home, especially if you are in the border area of 100 miles (more than 60% of the American population lives in this area).

4. undocumented immigrants have been in the United States for more than two years.

Take with you proof that you have lived in the United States for two years. This clause allows anyone who can't prove that he has been in the United States for two years to leave the United States immediately (no asylum application). Evidence from two years ago included utility bills, receipts, Facebook posts, emails or any other documents. However, if you use false documents or information to get your job, you should be very careful with the payroll, because these are all illegal actions that can be prosecuted. Similarly, you should also leave these materials at home to help your family get them, and leave copies at home. Also, if you don't go home as usual, make sure you have a family plan to seek legal aid.

Chapter II Misunderstanding of American Immigrants

Myth 1: You can apply for a green card after living legally in the United States for five or seven years.

The United States does not have a policy similar to "you can apply for a green card after living for X years";

The immigration policies of some countries include "you can apply for a green card/permanent residence after living for X years", but the time spent studying abroad is not counted;

The immigration policies of a few countries allow "you can apply for a green card/permanent residence after living for X years" and include the time of studying abroad.

American green card holders who have lived in the United States for five years can apply for American citizenship.

Myth 2: I am studying in the United States, and skilled immigrants can apply for a green card.

The immigration of excellent talents requires at least the level of a senior professor, and your research field is useful to the United States. It is impossible for a young international student to immigrate to the United States in this way, even if he has never published a paper at most. Of course, if you are awesome, you can do an experiment at school and win the Nobel Prize unexpectedly.

Skilled immigrants with special talents also include senior accountants and architects who have made outstanding achievements in literature, art or sports; Other talents, such as working ability, reach the CEO level of multinational work.

Myth 3: You can immigrate if you buy a house in the United States.

That's impossible.

Investment immigration is indeed a form of immigration, but the project you invest in must create a certain number of jobs for the United States, and real estate is not one of them.

The educational advantages of American immigrants

1, a world-class educational resource

The quality of American higher education is the highest in the world. Among the latest top universities in the world 100, there are more than 50 universities in the United States, exceeding the sum of all other countries in the world. Moreover, the United States is undoubtedly the first in the world in terms of hardware facilities, teachers, education funds, teaching level, education atmosphere, education atmosphere and the recognition and attention of the whole society to education. Therefore, with its excellent teaching quality and flexible education system, the United States has become a dream destination for students all over the world to study abroad.

2. Perfect education system.

There are many kinds of education in the United States, flexible academic system (credit system) and complete degree categories. Students can choose the school that suits them best according to their own situation. In addition, the choice of majors is relatively free and open. During the undergraduate course, students can gradually discover and find the most suitable major while learning the basic knowledge, so that students can have more time to think about their future. Moreover, due to the mutual recognition of credits between American colleges and universities, credits can be converted; This can effectively shorten the time for students to study abroad.

3. Multiculturalism

As we all know, the United States is an immigrant country, and it is often called a "melting pot", which brings together different cultures in the world. Different cultures have merged in the United States, forming a pluralistic American culture. In the United States, an equal, open and free environment composed of various ethnic cultures is more conducive to students' integration as soon as possible. Moreover, during studying abroad, students can be influenced by the multi-ethnic cultural atmosphere and get in touch with a more colorful life, which is helpful to cultivate and broaden their international horizons.

4. The diploma has high gold content.

The advanced diploma in the United States has a high gold content and is widely recognized and respected around the world, which is also the main reason why the United States has become the first choice for studying abroad. Relying on the advantages of world-class educational resources in the United States, obtaining a high-quality higher diploma and having an international educational background can make students more competitive, win more employment opportunities, have more opportunities to obtain high-paying positions and have better career development space.

5. Value-added education benefits after immigration.

The United States implements compulsory education in primary and secondary schools. If you have a green card, you can enjoy the local tuition-free benefits in the United States. Compared with $65,438+0 ~ 30,000 per year, immigration is indeed a more "value-added" choice. In order to give their children a good language environment, many parents will choose to emigrate before considering having children, so that their children can get an American green card when they land. Generally speaking, children who grow up in the United States are more likely to adapt to the American educational environment than those who transfer to the United States halfway.