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Moving from Singapore to The United States

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Do You Want to Migrate to the USA from the Singapore?

The United States is home to nearly 47 million immigrants and expanding everyday. Almost 40,000 of them are Singapore nationals contributing to the United States culture diversity across the country. Although the fraction of Singaporean Americans is small, you can find many communities scattered around including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and more!

You can also find a great community of Singaporean Americans in Chicago, Illinois. You can come across many Singaporean families settling in the windy city as well as individuals who are temporarily there on student or work permits.

The close and well organized Singaporean community in Chicago come together for two major celebrations every year, the Chinese New Year and Singapore National Day. Many take pride making authentic foods from Singapore and hosts many events doing so.

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Immigration Process

Many Singaporeans immigrating will obtain their Green Card and become lawful permanent residents (LPRs) through family sponsorship or as immediate relatives of US citizens. A large number also choose to immigrate and obtain lawful permanent residence through employment-based pathways. Singaporean immigrants are more likely to become LPRs through each of these pathways than the overall LPR population.

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Working in the US

Chilean immigrants in the US have become active participants in the labor force. To immigrate for employment, it is important to obtain a work visa . Immigrant work visas include the EB-1 and EB-2, both leading to receipt of a Green Card soon after entry. Non-immigrant work visas include the H-1B, L-1, O-1, and E-1, and are temporary. However, if an individual comes to the United States to work with a non-immigrant visa and wishes to become a permanent resident, they may be eligible to change their classification and apply for an immigrant work visa while in the States. Speaking to an immigration professional may provide helpful guidance in determining which visa best suits each individual.
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H-1B1 Visa

The H-1B1 program provides for the temporary employment of nonimmigrant aliens in specialty occupations from Chile and Singapore, limited to 1,400 nationals of Chile and 5,400 nationals of Singapore. The H-1B1 program is governed by many of the rules that apply to the H-1B program. The period of employment is one year. Extensions may be obtained twice but only in one year increments. Further extensions can be obtained only with the filing of a new Labor Condition Application.
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Family Sponsorship

Family-based visas, the most common pathway to legal permanent residence among Lebanese immigrants, come in two categories: Immediate Relative and Family Preference. An individual immigrant’s relationship to family members who are US citizens or permanent residents will determine which visa is best. Speaking to an immigration professional is also helpful in determining one’s eligibility.
Useful Resources for Singaporean Immigrants in the US
  • The US Embassy in Singapore provides information on how to apply for a visa, as well as which visa is best for individual cases.

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