Q: My boyfriend in Ghana wants to migrate to USA for work.
What documentation and applications are needed, and what direction do we go to begin the entire process? He is open to work in any field but has skills in digital/graphic design.
A: A US employer must file a petition to sponsor him for an employment based visa
A: He must have a job offer, and the US employer must sponsor him for that position. He would be much better served if he was brought up here through a fiancé visa, if you plan to get married at some point.
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For your boyfriend to move from Ghana to the USA, the first step would be determining which visa type best fits his situation. Since you mentioned work, he could explore the H-1B visa for skilled workers, though this requires employer sponsorship and typically favors those with bachelor's degrees or higher education.
Another option might be pursuing further education in the US through F-1 student visa, which could later transition to work opportunities. The Diversity Visa Lottery (Green Card Lottery) is also worth considering, as Ghana is an eligible country, though this is purely chance-based and occurs annually.
Your boyfriend should gather essential documents like his valid passport, birth certificate, educational credentials, work history, and proof of skills/training in digital and graphic design. Consider consulting with an immigration lawyer who can guide you through the specific requirements and help choose the most promising path based on his qualifications and circumstances. For detailed information about visa requirements and application processes, visit the official U.S. Department of State website at travel.state.gov.
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