Green Card Application

A Green Card or Permanent Resident Card serves as proof of a person's lawful permanent resident status in the United States. An individual with a Green Card has the right to live and work permanently in the United States. A person’s valid Green Card also means that he or she is registered in the U.S. in accordance with United States immigration law.

There are various ways to qualify for a Green Card and a person may have several choices on how to apply. For example, a person may qualify for a Green Card through employment but also qualify for a Green Card through a relative. In this scenario it is important to understand what type of application will be more likely be approved and processed faster. Obtaining a Green Card through employment means that the applicant must first have been issued a work visa, such as an H-1B Visa, and that the applicant's company must act as the Sponsor for the applicant.

It is recommended to learn about the different criteria of eligibility for Green Cards and  to determine how you can best prepare for your application. The Green Card application process is different depending on what criteria the applicant qualifies under and whether the applicant is applying from within the United States or abroad.

Green Card holders have several privileges including:

• The right to live permanently in the United States
• The right to work in the United States
• The right to travel abroad for a certain period of time
• The opportunity to apply for U.S. citizenship after a certain amount of years as a Green Card holder
• The right to petition for a Green Card for the applicant's spouse and any unmarried children under 21 years of age

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ BEFORE PROCEEDING The Green Card Application Guide includes information about different ways to obtain a Green Card The Green Card Application Guide includes the necessary application forms on how to apply for a Green Card The Green Card Application Guide includes answers to some of the most frequently asked questions, including: - What is a Green Card? - How long is a Green Card valid? - How do I apply for a Green Card? - What is the difference between a conditional Green Card and permanent Green Card? - What do I need to know if I am going to travel with a Green Card? The Green Card Application Guide includes information about how to apply for a: - Green Card through Adoption - Green Card through Marriage - Green Card through Relatives - Green Card through Employment - Green Card through Investment - Green Card Lottery - Green Card as a Special Immigrant - How to Apply for a Reentry Permit - How to Remove Conditions on a Green Card - Change of Address Requirements for Green Card Holders

For more information about different ways to obtain a Green Card, it is recommended to download the Green Card Information Guide.

The Green Card Application Guide contains:

• Green Card overview
• Explanation of the difference between a conditional and permanent Green Card
• Different ways to obtain a Green Card
• How to qualify for a Green Card
• Traveling with a Conditional Green Card and Permanent Green Card
• Information about reentry permits for Green Card holders
• How to obtain a Green Card through adoption
• How to obtain a Green Card through employment
• How to obtain a Green Card through investment
• How to obtain a Green Card through marriage
• How to obtain a Green Card through a relative
• How to obtain a Green Card as a special immigrants
• How to submit your entry for the DV Lottery (Green Card Lottery)
• Frequently asked questions and answers
• List of all USCIS (formerly INS) offices nationwide
• List of United States embassies and consulates
  
• FREE Green Card Application forms
  * All Green Card application forms are provided to you free of charge with the purchase of this application guide.
  

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