Green
Cards are sometimes issued by the USCIS to individuals that are defined and
categorized as Special Immigrants.
The “Special Immigrant” category consists of different categories that have
specific requirements. These specific application requirements must be fulfilled
for the Green Card immigration application to be accepted. Green Card application requirements include favorable recommendation letters, certified copies of original documents, bank account statements, insurance documents, and evidence of higher education.
The application process can be carried out in the United States or at any U.S. consulate abroad. A filing fee
is charged by the USCIS for most applications, but some applicants may not have
to pay the fee. Married applicants or applicants with children below the age of
21 can apply for green cards as accompanying relatives. In this case, they would
need to prove their
relationship by submitting the required supporting documentation.
The
Green Card As A Special Immigrant manual was developed to help an
individual file his or her own Green Card application without the costly
assistance of an immigration attorney. The application guide contains detailed
filing instructions and all the required application forms for individuals who
qualify as special immigrants to apply for a Green Card. This step-by-step-guide
will help you submit your Green Card application as efficiently and quickly as
possible
The "Special Immigrant" classification consists of the following categories:
- Workers for recognized religious organizations
- Employees of certain Panama Canal companies
- Physicians
- Foreign medical graduates who have been in the United States for a certain time
- Foreign workers who were formerly long-time employees of the United States government
- Foreign nationals who have been declared dependant by juvenile courts in the United States
- Retired officers or employees of certain international organizations who have lived in the United States for a certain time
- Certain armed forces members
- Afghani and Iraqi nationals who worked with the U.S. Armed Forces a as a translator for at least 12 months
The Green Card application process involves two steps:
- The Petition
- The Application
The Green Card as a Special Immigrant Application Guide includes:
- Green Card as a special immigrant overview
- The different special immigrant categories
- Privileges and limitations
- Eligibility and requirements
- How to apply if you are already in the United States
- How to apply if you are outside the United States
- How to fill out the application forms
- Document checklist
- List of all USCIS (formerly INS) offices nationwide
- List of United States Embassies and Consulates
- FREE Green Card Immigrant application forms
