Form 1442i Australia (Tamil)

What is the process for a New Zealander to sponsor a relative from the U.S.?

1. Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) with New Zealand Immigration: The New Zealander must first lodge an EOI with New Zealand Immigration, expressing their interest in sponsoring their relative.

2. Wait for a Selection Event: New Zealand holds regular selection events where EOIs are reviewed and selected based on a points system. If the relative's EOI is selected, they will be invited to apply for a visa.

3. File Form I-130 in the U.S.: The U.S. citizen must file an I-130 petition on behalf of their relative in the U.S. This can be done online through the USCIS website or by mail.

4. Wait for USCIS approval: Once the petition is filed, the USCIS will review it and make a decision. If approved, the case will be forwarded to the National Visa Center (NVC).

5. Pay fees and submit required documents to NVC: The NVC will provide instructions on what documents and fees are needed. These must be submitted within 30 days of receiving the instructions.

6. Wait for NVC approval: Once all required documents have been received and verified, the NVC will approve the case and send it to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in New Zealand.

7. Interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate: The relative will need to attend an interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in New Zealand. They will be required to provide biometric data (fingerprints and a photograph), answer questions about their background and reasons for wanting to come to the U.S., and show that they meet the requirements for the desired visa.

8. Receive the visa: If the interview is successful, the relative will receive their visa. They can then make travel arrangements to come to the U.S.

What is the procedure for a U.S. citizen to sponsor a relative from overseas?

1. File Form I-130, Petition for a Nonimmigrant or Immigrant Visa: The U.S. citizen must first file an I-130 petition on behalf of their relative. This can be done online through the USCIS website or by mail.

2. Wait for USCIS approval: Once the petition is filed, the USCIS will review it and make a decision. If approved, the case will be forwarded to the National Visa Center (NVC).

3. Pay fees and submit required documents to NVC: The NVC will provide instructions on what documents and fees are needed. These must be submitted within 30 days of receiving the instructions.

4. Wait for NVC approval: Once all required documents have been received and verified, the NVC will approve the case and send it to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

5. Interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate: The relative will need to attend an interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. They will be required to provide biometric data (fingerprints and a photograph), answer questions about their background and reasons for wanting to come to the U.S., and show that they meet the requirements for the desired visa.

6. Receive the visa: If the interview is successful, the relative will receive their visa. They can then make travel arrangements to come to the U.S.