How can a Green Card help international students? Higher tuition fees are…

How can a Green Card help international students?

Higher tuition fees are charged to out-of-state and foreign students by many universities, colleges and technical schools in the United States. There are states where their college fees are 50% more expensive for international students. This means that if you have a Green Card, you would be considered an in-state resident and you wouldn’t have to pay that amount, therefore you would save a lot of money! Also as a permanent resident, you could apply for financial aid if needed to eliminate the tuition costs.

How long do I have to wait for an answer from the Embassy for my Green Card?

Even if your interview went well at the embassy and your application gets approved right away, you will not be able to receive the Green Card right away. The USCIS issues Green Cards through mail, therefore it can take weeks or months after your interview. But it also depends whether you submitted all the right documentation, how well you answered the interview questions and the type of Green Card you applied for.

What is a PERM?

PERM or Program Electronic Review Management, is a very important part of the employment-based Green Card process (especially for EB-2, EB-3 applicants). PERM is filed not with the USCIS but with DOL (Department of Labor), where they test the labor market to see if there are any U.S. employers willing to sponsor foreign nationals.

The next step after winning the GREEN CARD Lottery?

You’ll have to file an immigrant visa application after winning the lottery. Only if you meet the criteria for a green card will your application be accepted. In order for your application not to get rejected make sure you meet the educational or work experience requirements.