On entering the United States on an immigrant visa you will require no further authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in order to take up employment.

Certain applicants such as priority workers, investors, and certain special immigrants can petition on their own behalf. Diversity Visa (lottery) participants may also apply for immigration on their own behalf. All others must have a relative or potential employer file a petition for them. Applicants for family-sponsored immigrant visas should request that their U.S. See similar questions...

Bearers of immigrant visas can work upon entry into the U.S. Fiancé(e)s must first obtain permission to work from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Please visit http://www.usics.gov for further information. See similar questions...

Yes, an applicant who is in the United States may apply for registration, provided he or she is eligible for the Program. The Program was created to provide an avenue for immigration to the United States for persons born in countries which have had low rates of immigration to the United States in recent years. For this Program only, Great Britain and Northern Ireland are treated as separate countries. See similar questions...

Present your I-20 and original financial documents, which should be sealed in an envelope marked "For presentation at port-of-entry." The inspector will determine your eligibility for admission by inspecting documents and luggage and asking questions about the school, your finances, and work. See similar questions...

If you are entering the United States aboard a private aircraft of a U.S. corporation that has entered into an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security to carry passengers under the Visa Waiver Program, you will not require a visa, if you are otherwise qualified to travel visa free. If you are entering aboard any other private or official aircraft, you will require a visa. See similar questions...

K-3/K-4 visa holders cannot change status in the United States to another non-immigrant visa category. See similar questions...

Canadian permanent residents holding citizenship from the following countries, are exempted from obtaining entry visas for temporary visits to the United States: Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda British subjects), Botswana, Brunei, Cyprus, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. See similar questions...

Canadian permanent residence does not confer any particular US immigration benefits. Canadian citizens may travel to the US without a visa, and may seek employment in one year increments under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). NAFTA provides a list of eligible classes of employment most of which are executive, managerial, professional or scientific in nature. The US does not offer Canadians a fast tract to permanent residence or employment out side of the NAFTA list. See similar questions...

An immigrant visa is the one that allows a foreigner to immigrate to the United States. For details please visit the internet page at http://www.usembassy.kz/consular/iv.shtml on immigrant visas. A non-immigrant visa can be issued to an alien who wants to travel to the U.S. for a temporary stay. There are several different categories of non-immigrant visas (tourist, student, etc.). Please refer to the Visa Category Chart and the section on non-immigrant visas. See similar questions...

You must be a U.S. citizen, eligible permanent resident or on a Visa which allows you to work in the U.S., and possess a valid social security number. See similar questions...

Yes. Your work is protected in the U.S. However, in order to receive the full benefits of the U.S. Copyright Law (such as the ability to sue for infringement in the United States of America), you should also register your work with the U.S. Copyright Office. See similar questions...

A qualified applicant for a U.S. non-immigrant visa is able to demonstrate binding social, familial, and/or economic ties to Tajikistan which, in the opinion of the Consular officer, constitute a compelling need to return to Tajikistan after a temporary visit to the United States. Section 214(b) of the U.S. See similar questions...

Holders of M-1 visas may only engage in employment if it is a required part of their practical training and if the employment has been approved in advance by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It is possible in certain limited circumstances for the holder of an F-1 visa to obtain permission to work in the United States. You may not work off campus at all during the first year of study on an F-1 visa. See similar questions...

a K-1 visa holder you may file Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization with the USCIS office that serves the area where you live for a work permit (employment authorization document). See similar questions...

French citizens do not require a visa to enter the United States and may enter under the Visa Waiver Program (if all of the VWP requirements are met). See similar questions...