Since ancient times, people have moved around the Earth. The migration of mankind is one of the oldest phenomena in history. Since the boundaries of civilizations and states have been designated, such a concept as immigration has appeared. What is in front of us - we will analyze today.
Immigration is entering another country. That is, this term is considered by the host state.
Immigration history
Immigration to Russia on a significant scale began under the reign of Peter I and continued into the flesh until the 1920s. Most of the immigrants were residents of Europe. The Soviet Union, however, suspended immigration and the reverse process - emigration. With the collapse of the USSR, the situation changed dramatically. Immigration from Russia to other countries increased significantly. Nowadays, it is growing every year. Where do Russians mostly go?
Immigration countries
The most popular countries where Russians immigrate are the USA, Canada, Germany, France, Great Britain, Australia and Spain. Each of these countries has its own policy for immigrants and a list of requirements for them. The easiest countries to immigrate to are Australia and Canada. This is due to a wide range of programs for specialists in various industries. The lack of skilled workers, as well as orientation towards citizens of European nationalities makes it relatively easy to get into these countries and subsequently obtain citizenship there. With other states from the above list, things are more complicated. Undoubtedly, the United States of America has been and remains attractive to Russian citizens.
Immigration to the United States has a number of difficulties and features, but with a clear goal - to move there to live, you can go in different ways to achieve it.
Green Card, or work visa
This method is primarily suitable for those who have already found an employer in the United States who is ready to accept a foreigner to work. The employer in this case meets with a number of difficulties. First, he needs to submit an application to the Department of Employment with a clear explanation of why an American citizen cannot apply for this position. Further, it is necessary to prove that getting an immigrant job will not lead to a deterioration in the working conditions of American workers, as well as to their reduction. As you can see, to pass this path, the employer must be very interested in hiring a foreigner. There is another way to get a Green Card: when you apply for yourself. For example, people with talents or extraordinary knowledge can expect to be open to immigration. What should these people be able to or know? The interests of the US government are clearly indicated in special lists on the official websites of embassies. If a person has abilities from this list, then having proved them, he can very well count on getting a work visa. A facilitated scheme for obtaining Green Card is also presented to investors.
Family reunification
Scheme for citizens with relatives in America. Immigration to the United States for them is becoming a very simple action. A United States citizen provides documents to his immediate family for an immigrant visa. Relatives who have a chance to obtain such a visa include children, spouses, parents, siblings.
Refuge
Considering the concept of immigration (what the term means, we have already considered), we must not forget that the reasons for it can be not just a desire, but also a necessary necessity. Refugee status, and with it the opportunity to stay in the country for a year, can be obtained by citizens who are persecuted in their homeland on racial grounds, political and sexual beliefs. Moreover, a refugee visa can be obtained both in the United States and in your own country. But in any case, evidence of a threat to life or discrimination should be thorough and documented. After a year of being in the United States in refugee status, a foreigner has the right to apply for citizenship.
Despite the existing methods, it is worth remembering that in the USA any immigration is quantitatively limited. What is meant by this? In the year the United States accepts no more than 480 thousand people under the family reunification program, no more than 140 thousand - on the Green Card. The limit on the number of refugees changes every year, but it is always regulated and clearly indicated. These data suggest that even with all the reasons for obtaining a visa to the United States, you can wait several years before the turn comes.
As the people say: "It is good where we are not." Apparently, this is one of the reasons why immigration is so attractive to a Russian person. What is in it, pleasant and mysterious? Probably, hope that in foreign countries more green grass on the lawns. And, of course, to each his own, because for many, for example in the USA, the grass really turns out to be greener and the sun is brighter.