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if you go back and read the discussion, it was obvious you first mentioned "immigrants", then specifically responded to a remark from me about how no test was required for a visa or residency with "I don't know what you're talking about. As far as I was aware, ***you don't get residency unless you pass a citizenship/naturalization test***. Link please?"
The United States welcomes thousands of foreign workers in multiple occupations or employment categories every year. These include artists, researchers, cultural exchange participants, information technology specialists, religious workers, investors, scientists, athletes, nurses, agricultural workers and others. All foreign workers must obtain permission to work legally in the United States. Each employment category for admission has different requirements, conditions and authorized periods of stay. It is important that you adhere to the terms of your application or petition for admission and visa. Any violation can result in removal or denial of re-entry into the United States.
Temporary (Nonimmigrant) Worker
A temporary worker is an individual seeking to enter the United States temporarily for a specific purpose. Nonimmigrants enter the United States for a temporary period of time, and once in the United States, are restricted to the activity or reason for which their nonimmigrant visa was issued.
Permanent (Immigrant) Worker
A permanent worker is an individual who is authorized to live and work permanently in the United States.
Students and Exchange Visitors
Students and exchange visitors may, under certain circumstances, be allowed to work in the United States. They must obtain permission from an authorized official at their school. The authorized official is known as a Designed School Official (DSO) for students and the Responsible Officer (RO) for exchange visitors.
Information for Employers & Employees
Employers must verify that an individual whom they plan to employ or continue to employ in the United States is authorized to accept employment in the United States. Individuals, such as those who have been admitted as permanent residents, granted asylum or refugee status, or admitted in work-related nonimmigrant classifications, may have employment authorization as a direct result of their immigration status. Other aliens may need to apply individually for employment authorization.
Temporary Visitors For Business
To visit the United States for business purposes you will need to obtain a visa as a temporary visitor for business (B-1 visa), unless you qualify for admission without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program. For more information on the topics above, select the category related to your situation to the left.
They are overwhelmed by the # of immigrants who sign up for the class even though, according to the xenophobes, they don't want to learn english
But since you're so eager to protect those immigrants from the risks of not knowing english, I'm sure you support increased funding for the classes.
No they cannot. You cannot stay indefinitely on a green card. Those who do usually let their card expire and are here illegally.
They still have to pass tests and fill out paperwork. Green cards are not just given out, and again that doesn't change the requirements to become a permanent resident.
I can't believe I have to explain your own laws to you guys. Yes, you CAN stay indefinitely on a green card as long as the government keeps renewing it. They are currently valid up to 10 years before you're required to renew it.
Renew a Green Card | USCIS
I can't believe I have to explain your own laws to you guys. Yes, you CAN stay indefinitely on a green card as long as the government keeps renewing it. They are currently valid up to 10 years before you're required to renew it.
Renew a Green Card | USCIS
The United States welcomes thousands of foreign workers in multiple occupations or employment categories every year. These include artists, researchers, cultural exchange participants, information technology specialists, religious workers, investors, scientists, athletes, nurses, agricultural workers and others. All foreign workers must obtain permission to work legally in the United States. Each employment category for admission has different requirements, conditions and authorized periods of stay. It is important that you adhere to the terms of your application or petition for admission and visa. Any violation can result in removal or denial of re-entry into the United States.
Temporary (Nonimmigrant) Worker
A temporary worker is an individual seeking to enter the United States temporarily for a specific purpose. Nonimmigrants enter the United States for a temporary period of time, and once in the United States, are restricted to the activity or reason for which their nonimmigrant visa was issued.
Permanent (Immigrant) Worker
A permanent worker is an individual who is authorized to live and work permanently in the United States.
Students and Exchange Visitors
Students and exchange visitors may, under certain circumstances, be allowed to work in the United States. They must obtain permission from an authorized official at their school. The authorized official is known as a Designed School Official (DSO) for students and the Responsible Officer (RO) for exchange visitors.
Information for Employers & Employees
Employers must verify that an individual whom they plan to employ or continue to employ in the United States is authorized to accept employment in the United States. Individuals, such as those who have been admitted as permanent residents, granted asylum or refugee status, or admitted in work-related nonimmigrant classifications, may have employment authorization as a direct result of their immigration status. Other aliens may need to apply individually for employment authorization.
Temporary Visitors For Business
To visit the United States for business purposes you will need to obtain a visa as a temporary visitor for business (B-1 visa), unless you qualify for admission without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program. For more information on the topics above, select the category related to your situation to the left.
Generally, to be eligible for naturalization you must:
• Be age 18 or older; and
• Be a permanent resident for a certain amount of time (usually 5 years or 3 years, depending on how you obtained status); and
• Be a person of good moral character; and
• Have a basic knowledge of U.S. government (this, too, can be excepted due to permanent physical or mental impairment); and
• Have a period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States; and
• Be able to read, write, and speak basic English. There are exceptions to this rule for someone who at the time of filing:
- Is 55 years old and has been a permanent resident for at least 15 years; or
- Is 50 years old and has been a permanent resident for at least 20 years; or
- Has a permanent physical or mental impairment that makes the individual unable to fulfill these requirements.
The United States welcomes thousands of foreign workers in multiple occupations or employment categories every year. These include artists, researchers, cultural exchange participants, information technology specialists, religious workers, investors, scientists, athletes, nurses, agricultural workers and others. All foreign workers must obtain permission to work legally in the United States. Each employment category for admission has different requirements, conditions and authorized periods of stay. It is important that you adhere to the terms of your application or petition for admission and visa. Any violation can result in removal or denial of re-entry into the United States.
No you can't. You have to meet certain requirements.
That's cool, but we were talking about green cards. Green cards are not work visas. They're permanent residency permits.
Either way, no requirement anywhere to speak English.
The only requirement is to be either in the US or to not have left the US for more than 1 year. If your card is renewed, you're good for another 10 years. Until the next time you renew it...
That's describing work Visas, a green card is authorization for "permanent residency". With a green card you do not need a work visa
That's describing work Visas, a green card is authorization for "permanent residency". With a green card you do not need a work visa
Hopefully that will be changed in the near future and should be a provision included in immigration reform.
The only requirement is to be either in the US or to not have left the US for more than 1 year. If your card is renewed, you're good for another 10 years. Until the next time you renew it...
There definitely have to be some provisions. We don't just give anyone a green card. What are the qualifications for getting a green card? Do you have to know anything at all.
Can anyone who is offered a job here just get one without any kind of medical examinations, vaccinations, and not knowing anything about how the country works? This doesn't sound right. I'm thinking there are definitely some stipulations.
There definitely have to be some provisions. We don't just give anyone a green card.
What are the qualifications for getting a green card? Do you have to know anything at all.
Can anyone who is offered a job here just get one without any kind of medical examinations, vaccinations, and not knowing anything about how the country works? This doesn't sound right. I'm thinking there are definitely some stipulations.