With the "Border Fence" and illegal immigration assuming such prominence in our news lately, I thought I'd take a brief look at the process of being allowed to work legally in the United States if you are a foreign national. The first step is obtaining a "Green Card". At first glance, looking at the requirements makes it seem to be a straightforward process. However, "the devil's in the details", and I don't see how anyone can do it without professional help, or resign oneself to wading thru an interminable morass of bureaucratic rules and regulations. There are several ways to apply for a Green Card, including: - Green Card through Marriage - Green Card through Relatives - Green Card through Employment - Green Card through Investment - Green Card Lottery H-2B Work Visa General Information: The H-2B Work Visa was created to allow people to come to the United States temporarily, mainly for non-agricultural jobs, in which the U.S. workers are in short supply. Up to 66,000 H-2B Visas are issued every year. This year's annual quota has not yet been reached. Prospects are good that H-2B Visas will remain available in future years. H-2B Work Visa Eligibility Requirements: You qualify for an H-2B Work Visa if you are coming to the United States to accept a temporary or seasonal non-agricultural job from an U.S. employer. You may apply if you have the correct background, skills or natural abilities needed by the employer. H-2B Visas are targeted at skilled and unskilled workers. Other Work Visas: H-1B Work Visa is available to college-educated professionals Australian citizens are eligible for E-3 Treaty Professional Visas There are two types of Work Visas available for Registered Nurses. TN NAFTA Work Visas are available exclusively to Canadian and Mexican citizens. For more information visit http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/index.html.