Re:Ask HN: Thinking of Moving to the US from Europe
by mmmmmbop on Saturday July 25, 2020 @01:57PM
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Thanks for your perspective. My understanding is that through an internal transfer visa it's feasible to receive a Green Card, especially as an EU citizen. I'm actually eyeing NYC, just because I'm really intrigued by the perceived diversity and culture, and it being the cultural epicenter of the Western world. May I ask which place you chose?
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Re:Ask HN: Thinking of Moving to the US from Europe
by injb on Saturday July 25, 2020 @02:49PM
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Where you're from generally makes no difference to getting a green card, unless you're trying to get it through the green card lottery, in which case certain countries are disqualified. But if you're doing it through employment, you need to fit into one of the preference categories (https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/gree...).
I live in the mid-west. Most of what I said in my previous comment is probably not very applicable to NYC though!
Re:Ask HN: Thinking of Moving to the US from Europe
by cjbenedikt on Saturday July 25, 2020 @02:24PM
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A Green Card comes in stages. First: two years and then requires application for an extension. The extension is by no means a done deal. It is also not cheap. Even without a lawyer it'll cost you approx. $4000 in fees all in. Anyone who says it is easy to come to the US has no idea what s/he is talking about.
Re:Ask HN: Thinking of Moving to the US from Europe
by injb on Saturday July 25, 2020 @02:54PM
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No, what you're describing is a conditional green card and that's only in certain exceptional circumstances, namely:
* a marriage-based gc where the marriage is less than 2 years old
* an investment-based gc
In general, permanent residency is permanent. You have to renew the card itself, but that's just a formality.