Well, it's time to evaluate

[KaiRai]

So I haven't been on here in a while but some of you may remember I'd briefly considered moving to the US. My motives were questioned but I'd like to ask you to leave that out this time.

All I ask is, how would a UK citizen from birth go about acquiring a green card to live and work in the US?

 

[Amethyst Wind]

Well, I can't say for certain but you'd probably have to go through your embassy, who would work with US Immigrations to evaluate your case.

Off topic: OH C'MON! THE CAPTCHA WANTS AN ACCENTED E!

 

[KaiRai]

Well, I can't say for certain but you'd probably have to go through your embassy, who would work with US Immigrations to evaluate your case.

Off topic: OH C'MON! THE CAPTCHA WANTS AN ACCENTED E!

Ahhh, I'll give them a call now. Just on topic, does anybody know how long the process is etc?

Off topic: Mine wanted an accented C...I don't even know what language has an accented C :'(

 

[Toriver]

Here's how the process goes:

1) You need a sponsor in the US, either family or an employer. In other words, you need someone who can vouch for you having a reason to stay in the US on a permanent resident basis.
2) This sponsor needs to file either an immigrant visa petition to the US Citizenship and Immigration Service or a labor certification request to the Department of Labor. From this your sponsor should receive an immigrant visa number, which means that you have an immigrant visa available, which you need for the green card application. These immigrant visa numbers are on a preference system based on the country you are applying from, and whether or not you have relatives who are US citizens, as well as other factors.
3) Once you have a proper visa and a sponsor, you can fill out the application for a green card, which can be found on the USCIS website.

I hope this helps you out. Good luck to you!

 

[KaiRai]

Thanks for all the help guys!