Immagrating to the US from the UK?

Question

My friend wants to immigrate to the US. He is 18 years of age and has money. He can't get sponsored and he has no family in the us.

Whats the best way to go about this?

If he gets a nonimmagrant visa, how long will he be able to stay in the US? And does he just need to get a job in the US to apply for residency?

Help us out here please!

Thanks =)

Answer 1

The ways for an individual to come to the US to reside and work are:

1) Marriage to a US citizen and subsequent adjustment of status (K class Visa)

2) Sponsorship by an immediate relative who is a US citizen (IR/CR visa)

3) Sponsorship by an immediate relative who is a Lawful Permanent Resident (IR/CR visa)

4) Internal company transfer from the UK to the US (L1 dual intent visa)

5) Participate and be selected in the Diversity Visa Lottery *

6) You own or buy business as a national of a qualifying Treaty country (E2 visa)

7) An investor with at least $1million in assets (EB5 visa)

8) Assist US law enforcement to investigate and prosecute crimes and terrorist activities such as money laundering and organized crime. (S visa)

9) Get a member of Congress to sponsor a private bill with legislation that applies just to you.

Those are also listed in the order of how likely they are to happen.

* Not applicable for UK residents.

If he doesn't fit into one of these categories, all he can do is come as a tourist. It takes more than just having a job to apply for residency.