two questions regarding working capabilities and such, thanks!

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connieho - 31 Jan 2005 02:25 GMT

I recently married a H.K. citizen, and am planning on going there over
the summer for approximately 70 days. However, because I am a U.S.
citizen, is there a specific document/visa that I need to obtain in
order be employed there temporarily, without placement? Also, how can I
obtain H.K. residency if I decide on living in there?

ALSO:
What is the process for my husband to obtain his green card and ability
to live and work in the U.S.? So far, we have gotten married, however we
are both unsure of the next step to enable this. We do not know which
forms or applications we need, and are especially unsure about the whole
concept of a "sponsor" for the immigrant-to-be. We have both thoroughly
read the processes, and several articles online that discuss this very
thing, however further clarification is always needed. And one final
question, does being in New York State change any forms that we need, or
are they universal for any state?

Thanks,
Connie Ho

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USA & Pakistan - 31 Jan 2005 05:29 GMT

> I recently married a H.K. citizen, and am planning on going there over
> the summer for approximately 70 days. However, because I am a U.S.
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> Thanks,
> Connie Ho

This is a good website to get detailed information:
http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1faq.htm#step21

Good Luck!
Marnee

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ian-mstm - 31 Jan 2005 13:37 GMT

> I recently married a H.K. citizen, and am planning on going there over
> the summer for approximately 70 days. However, because I am a U.S.
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
> Thanks,
> Connie Ho

Marnee has given you a great starting place, but I can address
these bits:

Every foreign spouse must be sponsored to be allowed to legally enter
the US. In this case, you are your husband's sponsor, regardless of your
ability to financially support him. If your income is below 125% of the
poverty level (you can get that info from www.uscis.gov) your husband
will need to find a joint sponsor, sometimes called a co-sponsor. This
is a USC or PR living in the US whose income is sufficiently above the
125% level to support their family + your husband. If you or your
husband have substantial liquid assets equal to 5x the deficiency in
your income level, that can substitute for the joint sponsorship.

While the state may control things like getting a driver's license, the
immigration process is federal... all the forms are the same regardless
of where you live.

Ian

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Immigration Forum / USA Marriage Base / January 2005

two questions regarding working capabilities and such, thanks!