Immigrants to the US from Chile most often need an H-1B1 visa (for specialty jobs), an E-2 visa, or help applying for the visa waiver program (ESTA). Whatever your situation, if you need help immigrating to MA from Chile, contact me, Boston immigration attorney Giselle M. Rodriguez. I help clients with the full range of immigration challenges, from visas to citizenship. I am bilingual (English & Spanish), and work with clients throughout Greater Boston and Massachusetts. Contact me today to discuss your case, or read on to find out more about protecting your immigration status in the United States.
Why come to the US from Chile?
Since the 1970s, Chileans have been immigrating to the United States seeking relief from political and economic turmoil. Currently an estimated 190,000 Chileans reside in the U.S.
Those coming from Chile have shown significantly higher educational attainment rates than other South American nationalities with 43% obtaining Bachelor’s degrees. Many seek technical training and have successful blue collar careers. Though not very concentrated, many Chileans reside in the Boston, Quincy, and Cambridge areas.
Community Resources
You will find that there are many resources for those immigrating from Chile to Massachusetts. There are numerous health and counseling centers that are catered specifically to Spanish-speaking residents. One of these is La Alianza Hispana, providing culturally and linguistically appropriate health and education programming to Boston’s Hispanic population.
ChileMass is a nonprofit organization based in Boston with the mission of bolstering Chilean community development as they work to ease migrant integrational success.
Processing Times in Boston
If you’re seeking a visa, plan to allot 7 to 24 months for processing. If you require a visa to meet a deadline for school or work, it is important to work closely with my office to ensure your documents will be processed in time.
Unsure which type of visa or status to request? I can help. Contact me to discuss your goals and situation, and I can assist you in selecting the right program for your unique needs.
Past & Current Clients from Chile
Our law office has had one fruitful case with a Chilean client recently, and we would be happy to take on more! We aided this client in filing an H-1B1 Visa, a form that allows for Chilean immigrants to work in the United States with employer sponsorship. Currently, we are working to renew this visa for the same client.
If you are planning on coming to the U.S. from Chile, consider reaching out to my office. We’ve worked with Chilean clients in the past, and are eager to help you achieve your desired immigration goals.