The skilled-worker immigration journey from Vietnam to the US offers a full picture that helps you visualize the entire path, from the start to settling into your new life. Understanding the big picture helps with mental preparation and planning. This article outlines the skilled-worker immigration journey through its main stages.
The Skilled-Worker Immigration Journey: The Preparation Stage
The journey begins in Vietnam: identifying your skill set, researching suitable occupations, preparing documents, and finding an opportunity to be sponsored by an employer. This is the foundational stage that determines whether the case can get off the ground at all.
Thorough preparation at this stage, including gathering evidence of experience and civil documents, helps the later steps go more smoothly.
The Case Processing Stage
Next come the processing steps: labor certification, the petition, waiting for the priority date to become current, and then completing consular processing for the immigrant visa (for those in Vietnam). This is the longest stage, requiring patience.
This stage includes the medical exam, document preparation, and the interview at the embassy. Each step has its own requirements that must be fully met.
The Settling-In Stage in the US
After entering as a permanent resident, the journey shifts to settling in: applying for a Social Security number, starting work, securing housing, and adjusting to a new life for the whole family.
You should refer to information on the EB-3 category and the immigrant visa process for details on each stage of the journey.
Summary
The skilled-worker immigration journey from Vietnam consists of three main stages: preparation in Vietnam, case processing (the longest stage), and settling in the US. Understanding the big picture helps you mentally prepare for the long road ahead. You should prepare thoroughly from the start and look into the details of each stage through official sources.
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References
- USCIS — Employment-Based Immigration: Third Preference EB-3: https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/permanent-workers/employment-based-immigration-third-preference-eb-3
- U.S. Department of State — The Immigrant Visa Process: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process.html
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