flyboy_fox: (I has a sads ;_;)
flyboy_fox ([personal profile] flyboy_fox) wrote2011-05-20 09:42 am

Immigration advices plz

As most of you guys know, I've been trying for some years to find a way to move to America to be with my fiancée, Jei. We can't marry, and employment doesn't seem likely as I'm unskilled. I'd thought my best shot was my half-sister who is an American citizen.

I finally got my half-sister's contact details and shot her an email. I'm really hoping I can meet her this summer, and that perhaps she'll be able to sponsor my Green Card application. My dad already talked to her and she seemed willing. Hopefully the language barrier won't be too much of a problem, as she doesn't speak much English and I speak very little Spanish. But we'll see if she responds.

However, in an unhappy bout of coincidence, someone sent me this flow chart today: http://reason.org/files/a87d1550853898a9b306ef458f116079.pdf

Can anyone tell me if the wait-times on it are anything close to accurate? Because if it takes 6 - 14 years just to PROCESS the application for a sibling sponsorship to Green Card level, and another 6 to get the citizenship... I think I'm just going to curl up and die. Looking at that chart makes me feel like I've been shot in the stomach. ._.;

[identity profile] romik-g.livejournal.com 2011-05-20 09:57 am (UTC)(link)
Did you apply to a Green Card lottery? Small chance but nevertheless.

(Anonymous) 2011-05-20 07:00 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm sorry to tell you it is fairly accurate, yes, unless you have other circumstances that allow you to remain in the country in the meantime (ie. you'd be in danger in your own country; you need medical treatment that is unavailable in your own country, etc.)

I am not trying to be mean, but there is plenty of unskilled labor in the US. Immigration is against you because you are what their quotas are designed to keep out, you benefit the US in no economic way, so they will drag their heels on your application even if it is valid. Your best course is to become skilled.

[identity profile] canadino.livejournal.com 2011-05-20 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
I can offer no information as I honestly have no clue. My parents came to study, but I don't think you can take that route? I have a friend who applied for a green card back a couple years ago and I believe she has one now; not sure the details since she was relatively secretive about the whole thing.

Gads. So much time and effort just for something as simple as being with someone you love.

(Anonymous) 2011-05-26 11:05 pm (UTC)(link)
can u not do a college course in the states?