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Hello. This page is general information for illegal and legal immigrants in hopes to gain citizenship within the United States of America. All information is general, relative, and for those hoping to gain a visa, greencard, or citizenship legally. I will not answer e-mails pertaining to illegal means of gaining citizenship.
Roughly, 23% of the foreign population in the United States is from Mexico. Mexico accounts for the most Spanish-speakers world-wide. Roughly, 53% of the American population is native-born. This means 47% is foreign born. It's estimated within the next forty years that more than 60% of the population will be comprised of immigrants. Another 10% of the population is from Cuba, El Salvador, and the Dominican Republic.
Upon setting foot on American soil, Cubans are considered legal immigrants. Therefore, it's almost impossible to run into an illegal Cuban. If you ask about Elliot (the little boy from the 90s), he never set foot upon landing ashore. He was picked up from the boat, hence making him illegal.
There are several ways to apply for a Green card. The first way is to have a family member petition for you. This is known as applying through a family member. Another way is based on a job offer or employment, known as applying through a job. Applying through refugee or asylum status is another legal way. There are literally dozens of ways to obtain a legal green card.
The first form you will have to fill out is labeled "G-325A," or "Biographical information." It's free to file and the latest form is as of June 2009. However, earlier forms are accepted. There are several forms you have to fill out, and each is based on different cases. To see the entire list, please Click Here to view these forms.
The most common way to gain American citizenship is through birth and American parents. Each person born in the United States has potential to be an American citizen regardless where the parents are from. This is how many immigrants gain a green card, through an American child. Keep in mind that it's 100% legal. The military will also grant citizenship to many of its airmen, soldiers, marines, and sailors. You have five years to gain such citizenships. Naturalization is another way; after residing in the US for so many years legally (such as a work visa), one may take a naturalization test. For naturalization, you must submit a Form N-400.
Nonimmigration workers are known as temporary workers. These are those Mexicans that are "stealing your jobs." They migrate to the US while their families stay in Mexico and they save up funds for their families before going back to Mexico. It's 100% legal, however most do not know how to go about it legally.
Immigrant workers are known as permanent workers. These workers are granted a work visa, usually paid for by the business that employs them.
Student visas are granted for secondary and post-secondary students who wish to study in the US. Upon completion of a degree plan, the student will then return to their home country or apply for a work visa. Also, a student may request through the From N-400 to become a naturalized citizen.