Applying for the Green Card in 5 steps! Each type of Green…
Applying for the Green Card in 5 steps!
Each type of Green Card can differ from one another in terms of the application process, but it usually goes like this:
1. A petitioner must file an immigrant petition for you (in some cases, you can file one for yourself);
2. You file a Green Card application with USCIS or a visa application with the U.S. Department of State, only after USCIS approves your immigrant petition;
3. You provide your fingerprints, photos and signature at the biometrics appointment;
4. You collect all the required documents and prepare for the interview and
5. You attend the interview!
How do green card holders become citizens?
By naturalization, a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) may become a U.S. citizen.
A permanent resident must be at least 18 years old in order to be eligible.
Even if married to a U.S. citizen, the green card holder must have been a permanent resident for at least five years, or three years in the United States.
What is the easiest way to get a Green Card?
The most common method of obtaining a green card is to receive it through a family member.
You can request a green card if you’re a close relative of a U.S. resident or a green card holder.
This is also one of the fastest forms of obtaining permanent legal residency.
What Is a Family Green Card?
An immigrant visa that is issued based on a qualifying family relationship that exists between a foreign national applicant and a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident is a family-based green card.
Among other green card categories in the United States, it is one of the most popular ways of obtaining permanent residency.
This type of Green Card has two categories:
immediate relatives of United States citizens and family preference.
Where do most asylum applicants come from?
In the past years just five countries accounted for more than two thirds of all refugees:
Syria,
Venezuela,
Afghanistan,
South Sudan and
Myanmar.
Syria has been the country of origin for most refugees, there were more than 6million Syrian refugees hosted by 126 countries worldwide during these past years.
What rights does the Green Card give to its holders?
The US Green Card allows its holders to reside in any part of the United States permanently.
There are no restrictions, its holders can move freely in all 50 US states.
Other than that, this Card gives you the right to enter the United States without any complications because you would be considered a permanent resident.
What is the EB-3 Visa?
Skilled, Professional, or Other Worker Permanent Residence/Green Card (Third Preference) or the EB-3 Visa, is an Employment-based Visa for skilled workers, professionals, or other workers which require jobs less than 2 years to be proficient.
How much does a Green Card cost?
The cost of the Green Card depends on the type you are applying for.
If you are an applicant residing in the United States, the government filing fees for obtaining a green card by marriage are around $1,700, but if you are an applicant living outside the United States then the fee is $1,200.
