The easiest way would be to get a close American relative to sponsor you.

Or enter as a student then look for a job there.

Or migrate to Canada/Mexico first. NAFTA agreement makes it easier for citizens of these two countries to enter US.

I'm not too sure on this one, but I believe that if you own a property in the US it's easier to get a migrant visa. Anyone able to confirm this?

EDIT:

Oh yeah, I forgot about another easy method. Marry an American!

This post has been edited by chrishung: May 21 2009, 02:31 PM

Both. Needs to be direct family members I believe. The advantage of this is that you don't need a job first as required by most other methods of entry. Your family member needs to prove that they have the necessary funds (and willing) to support you in the US.

For more information visit this website http://www.uscis.gov

So what migration route are you taking?

I'm not so sure about that because I remember reading an article that they're still hiring foreign workers even in this economic climate. The reason to hire foreign worker in the first place is because they couldn't find similarly skilled American or the foreigner is willing to accept lower wages.

I would think that it's unlikely that you would get a job before migrating unless you have significant experience in some specialized skills in demand. For Canada, if you do have experience in a job on their in-demand occupation list then you can migrate without having a job first.

The best method would still be to get someone to sponsor you.

So where did you get this "anyone can sponsor anyone". Mind giving a link?

The impression I get from reading CIC website is that you merely demonstrate the ability to care for the sponsored. If either party gets social welfare then the government reserves the right to recoup the cost from the sponsor. You don't actually pay the government any money until that happens.