The USA is the fourth largest country in the world, in terms of area, and the third largest country, in terms of population. There are 50 states covering an area of 4 million square miles with a population of more than 281 million. The density of population greatly varies, depending on where you are in the country.The US is the world's foremost economic and military power. It is also a major source of entertainment: American TV, Hollywood films, jazz, blues, rock and rap music are primary ingredients in global popular culture.

Lifestyles vary greatly. It is very formal in the west when compared to the east, while in the north it is more casual than in the south. In the south the lifestyle is more religious and traditional, mainly focusing on the family. In the east and west coast it is new, varying and trendy. Food styles and menu offerings vary greatly from place to place, largely depending on the culture of the original settlers in that area. For example, while food in Texas has a strong Mexican flavor, food in Louisiana has a Cajun or French Flavor. The recipes of the Scandinavian settlers are still maintained in far northern States, while in Northern California the cuisine has an Asian flavor.

A person from another country that wishes to enter the United States (U.S.) must first obtain a travel document called a visa. There are many types of visas, but visas are divided into two groups: nonimmigrant and immigrant. A Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) is for a temporary stay, while an Immigrant Visa (IV) is for those who want to live in the U.S. permanently.

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Non Immigrant Visa

• A - Foreign Government Officials
• B - Visitor Visa
• F - Academic Students
• H - Temporary Work Visa. Most Commonly used Category for the Professionals. Requires a minimum 4 Year Equivalence of USA Bachelors Program. Includes: Professional Nurses, Specialty Occupation Workers (Computer Programmers, Engineers, etc.) and Trainees.
• J - Exchange Visitors, Includes Medical Drs.
• K - Fiancés and Fiancées
• L - Intecompany Transferees
• TN - NAFTA Visas for Canadian's and Mexican Professionals.

List of some of the most common type US Permanent Immigrant Visas Categories (and types):

• Family Based Immigration, Immediate Relatives including: Spouses of U.S. citizens
  • Minor children of U.S. citizens
  • Parents of non-minor U.S. citizens
  • Spouses of recently deceased U.S. citizens
  • First: Unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens.
  • Second: Spouses or unmarried sons and daughters of permanent residents.
  • Third: Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens.
  • Fourth: Brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens over 21.
    
• Employment Based Immigration
  • First: Priority workers, including (a)persons of extraordinary ability, (b)outstanding professors and researchers, and (c) multinational executives and managers.
  • Second: Members of professions holding advanced degrees or persons of exceptional ability.
  • Third: (a) Professionals and skilled workers, and (b) other workers.
  • Fourth: Investors who hire at least 10 U.S. workers and invest $1,000,000.
    
• Diversity-Based Immigration: Individuals from "Low Admission States" (Lottery Visa based).

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