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Move from Chile to The United States

Learn the various pathways of immigration to The United States from Chile, including family-sponsorship and employment.

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Interested in Immigrating to the US from Chile?

Chilean Americans refer to those who are Americans that have full or partial origin from Chile. This can mean both those who are native to the US and those who immigrated from Chile to America. There are many Chilean Americans in the US, over 170,000 people! 

Immigration from Chile to America rose during the 1960s. Chileans began to immigrate to the US for more economic or academic opportunities.

Although 170,000 Chilean Americans may sound like a lot it is actually the fourth smallest Hispanic group from South America. Many of Chilean Americans want to come together groups of those who have similar backgrounds. There are many resources, organizations, assocations, etc that help Chileans adjust to the new culture in America all while keepign their culture alive.

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Chilean American Community in the US

There are Chilean Americans throughout all of the United States but there are some hot spots where more of them live together. 

There are regiosn with significant populations of Chilean Americans such as: New York Metropolitian Area, South Florida, Los Angeles County, San Francisco Bay Area, and the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitian Area. 

Immigration Process

Today, the majority of migrants from Chile who obtain lawful permanent residence do so through family sponsorship or as immediate relatives of US citizens. Aside from family-based preferences, immigrants may also get a Green Card through employment.

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Working in the US

Chilean immigrants in the US have become active participants in the labor force. To immigrate for employment, it is important to obtain a work visa . Immigrant work visas include the EB-1 and EB-2, both leading to receipt of a Green Card soon after entry. Non-immigrant work visas include the H-1B, L-1, O-1, and E-1, and are temporary. However, if an individual comes to the United States to work with a non-immigrant visa and wishes to become a permanent resident, they may be eligible to change their classification and apply for an immigrant work visa while in the States. Speaking to an immigration professional may provide helpful guidance in determining which visa best suits each individual.
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H-1B1 Visa

The H-1B1 program provides for the temporary employment of nonimmigrant aliens in specialty occupations from Chile and Singapore, limited to 1,400 nationals of Chile and 5,400 nationals of Singapore. The H-1B1 program is governed by many of the rules that apply to the H-1B program. The period of employment is one year. Extensions may be obtained twice but only in one year increments. Further extensions can be obtained only with the filing of a new Labor Condition Application.
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Family Sponsorship

Family-based visas, the most common pathway to legal permanent residence among Chilean immigrants, come in two categories: Immediate Relative and Family Preference. An individual immigrant’s relationship to family members who are US citizens or permanent residents will determine which visa is best. Speaking to an immigration professional is also helpful in determining one’s eligibility.
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